Alex Russell (actor)

Alexander Andrew Russell (born 11 December 1987) is an Australian actor. He is best known for starring in the films Chronicle (2012) and Believe Me (2014). Since 2017, Russell portrays Jim Street in the crime action-drama reboot S.W.A.T..

For other people named Alex Russell, see Alex Russell (disambiguation).

Alex Russell
Alex Russell at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
Born
Alexander Andrew Russell

(1987-12-11) 11 December 1987[1]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Partner(s)Diana Hopper (2015 - Present)
Parents
  • Dr. Andrew Russell (father)
  • Frances Russell (mother)

Early life

Russell was born in Brisbane and grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland.[2] He is the son of surgeon Dr. Andrew Russell and nurse Frances Russell. He has a younger brother, Dominic, and a younger sister, Georgiana. He finished studies at Rockhampton Grammar School in 2004[3] and afterward attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.[4]

Career

Russell made his debut in the 2010 film Wasted on the Young. In 2011, he appeared in two short films, The Best Man and Halloween Knight. He directed a short film as well, titled Love and Dating in LA!, which was featured on El Rey Network's Peoples Showcase: Horror Edition. In 2012, he starred in the science fiction film Chronicle.[5] In 2013, he played Billy Nolan in the Carrie remake, a role that is originally by John Travolta.[5] In 2014, he played Sam Atwell in Believe Me.

Five years after making his TV debut as a guest star on NTSF:SD:SUV, in 2012, he joined the main cast of the 2017 reboot of the 1975 series S.W.A.T. as Officer Jim Street, the role played originally by Robert Urich.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Wasted on the YoungZack
2010Almost KingsHass
2011The Best ManMalcolmShort film
2011Halloween KnightPaulShort film
2012ChronicleMatt Garetty
2012Bait 3DRyan
2013The HostSeeker Burns
2013CarrieBilly Nolan
2013Love and Dating in L.A.Director/Short Film
2014Believe MeSam Atwell
2014Cut SnakeSparra Farrell
2014UnbrokenPete Zamperini
2015Prisoner of WarBo
2015Pacific Standard TimeUnknown
2016GoldstoneJosh
2016Blood in the WaterPercy
2017Only the BraveAndrew Ashcraft
2017JungleKevin
2017RabbitRalph
2018Brampton's OwnDustin

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012NTSF:SD:SUVStewie MearsEpisode: "16 Hop Street"
2015GalyntineRomanTelevision Movie
2017–presentS.W.A.T.Jim Street[6]Main

References
  1. "Only the Brave: Australian actor Alex Russell talks new movie | Community News Group". Community News Group. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  2. Formosa, Amy (24 February 2011). "Alex Russell the next big name". The Morning Bulletin.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Mcbryde, Emma (21 April 2011). "Hollywood legend has eye on Alex". The Morning Bulletin.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Formosa, Amy (12 December 2009). "Hollywood hunk home for Xmas". The Morning Bulletin.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Barton, Steve (15 May 2012). "Carrie Cast Continues to Expand". Dread Central.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Petski, Denise (17 March 2017). "Alex Russell Joins CBS' 'S.W.A.T.' Pilot; Melissa Roxburgh In CW's 'Valor'". Deadline. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
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