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.
Alex Russell | |
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.jpg) Alex Russell at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | Alexander Andrew Russell 11 December 1987 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA) |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Early life
editRussell 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
editRussell 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
editFilm
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2024 | S.W.A.T. | "Safe House", "Witness", "SNAFU" |
References
edit- ^ "Only the Brave: Australian actor Alex Russell talks new movie | Community News Group". Community News Group. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ Formosa, Amy (24 February 2011). "Alex Russell the next big name". The Morning Bulletin.
- ^ Mcbryde, Emma (21 April 2011). "Hollywood legend has eye on Alex". The Morning Bulletin.
- ^ Formosa, Amy (12 December 2009). "Hollywood hunk home for Xmas". The Morning Bulletin.
- ^ a b Barton, Steve (15 May 2012). "Carrie Cast Continues to Expand". Dread Central.
- ^ 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.
External links
edit- Alex Russell at IMDb
- Alex Russell on Instagram
- Alex Russell on Twitter