Alex Russell (actor)

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 (age 37)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
EducationNational Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA)
Years active2008–present

Alexander Andrew Russell (born 11 December 1987[1]) is an Australian actor and director. He is known for starring in the films Chronicle (2012) and Believe Me (2014). Since 2017, Russell has portrayed Jim Street in the CBS crime action-drama series S.W.A.T.

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 L.A., which was featured on El Rey Network's Peoples Showcase: Horror Edition.

In 2012, Russell starred in Josh Trank's found footage science fiction film Chronicle,[5] which was a critical and commercial success. A year later, he featured in Kimberly Peirce's remake of Stephen King's Carrie as Billy Nolan, a role originated by John Travolta.[5] In 2014, he starred in the independent film Believe Me.

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

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Wasted on the Young Zack
Almost Kings Hass
2012 Chronicle Matt Garetty
Bait 3D Ryan
2013 The Host Seeker Burns
Carrie Billy Nolan
Love and Dating in L.A. N/A Short film; director[citation needed]
2014 Believe Me Sam Atwell
Cut Snake Sparra Farrell
Unbroken Pete Zamperini
2015 Prisoner of War Bo
Pacific Standard Time N/A [citation needed]
2016 Goldstone Josh
Blood in the Water Percy
2017 Only the Brave Andrew Ashcraft
Jungle Kevin
Rabbit Ralph
2018 Brampton's Own Dustin

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 NTSF:SD:SUV Stewie Mears Episode: "16 Hop Street"
2015 Galyntine Roman Television film
2017–2024 S.W.A.T. Jim Street Main role,[6] also director

Director

Year Title Notes
2021–2024 S.W.A.T. "Safe House", "Witness", "SNAFU"

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.
  3. ^ Mcbryde, Emma (21 April 2011). "Hollywood legend has eye on Alex". The Morning Bulletin.
  4. ^ Formosa, Amy (12 December 2009). "Hollywood hunk home for Xmas". The Morning Bulletin.
  5. ^ a b Barton, Steve (15 May 2012). "Carrie Cast Continues to Expand". Dread Central.
  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.