Andrew Alexander (actor)
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Andrew Alexander | |
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| Born | Andrew James Joseph Alexander de Perlaky |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Araxie Kutchukian |
Andrew Alexander is an English actor and singer, who is best known for his role as Sir John Bullock in Downton Abbey.
In 2018, he was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music for his significant contribution to the creative industries.
He is currently[when?] training to be an entertainment lawyer at the entertainment law firm Clintons.
Early life
[edit]Alexander attended Bradfield College, receiving academic and music scholarships. He went on to read history at King's College London before training in Musical Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music.[1]
Career
[edit]Theatre
[edit]At 29 he played the lead role, Richard Hannay, in The 39 Steps in London's West End, having understudied the role previously.[2] He was the first understudy to be promoted in the production due to favourable reviews and notices, including from Stephen Fry on Twitter. Other credits include The Hot Mikado at The Watermill (nominated for a TMA award) and Trouble in Mind at The Print Room[3] (nominated for Offie and UK Theatre Awards).
Film and TV
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Downton Abbey | Sir John Bullock |
| 2014 | The Monuments Men | Major Piper |
| 2014 | A Hundred Streets | Mikey |
| 2015 | The Hippopotamus | Matthew Lake |
| 2015 | Midsomer Murders | Harry Whyam |
| 2017 | McMafia | Milo |
| 2018 | EastEnders | Henry |
| 2019 | Ladhood | Tom |
Singing and music
[edit]He was an original member of the Sony BMG group Teatro. Teatro's first album was certified Gold in the UK. Performances included headlining at the Royal Variety Performance, meeting the Queen, and supporting José Carreras at the BBC Proms In The Park in Hyde Park.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | |||
| Teatro |
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Personal life
[edit]Alexander currently lives in West London with his wife, artist Araxie Kutchukian.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Interview with Andrew Alexander: Richard Hannay The 39 Steps". Lastminutetheatretickets.com. 16 November 2011.
- ^ "Andrew Alexander on Mascara-ing His Mustache as the Suave Star of London's The 39 Steps".
- ^ "WhatsOnStage". 10 August 2017.
- ^ "BPI". Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Tatler Bystander". 19 May 2014.