Alex Russell (actor)

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.

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
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
EducationNational Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA)
Years active2010–present
SpouseDiana Hopper (m. 2022)

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
2010Wasted on the YoungZack
2010Almost KingsHass
2012ChronicleMatt Garetty
2012Bait 3DRyan
2013The HostSeeker Burns
2013CarrieBilly Nolan
2013Love and Dating in L.A.N/AShort film; director
2014Believe MeSam Atwell
2014Cut SnakeSparra Farrell
2014UnbrokenPete Zamperini
2015Prisoner of WarBo
2015Pacific Standard TimeN/A
2016GoldstoneJosh
2016Blood in the WaterPercy
2017Only the BraveAndrew Ashcraft
2017JungleKevin
2017RabbitRalph
2018Brampton's OwnDustin
TBAChronicle 2Matt Garetty

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012NTSF:SD:SUVStewie MearsEpisode: "16 Hop Street"
2015GalyntineRomanTelevision film
2017–presentS.W.A.T.Jim StreetMain role[6]

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. 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.
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