Andrew Alexander (actor)

Andrew Alexander is an English actor and singer, who is best known for his role as Sir John Bullock in Downton Abbey.

Andrew Alexander
Born
Andrew James Joseph Alexander de Perlaky
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present
SpouseAraxie Kutchukian

In 2018, he was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music for his significant contribution to the creative industries.

He is currently training to be an entertainment lawyer at the entertainment law firm Clintons.

Early life

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

Theatre

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
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

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

Studio albums
Title Details Certifications
UK
Teatro
  • Released: 26 November 2007
  • Label: Sony BMG
  • Format: CD

Personal life

Alexander currently lives in West London with his wife, artist Araxie Kutchukian.[5]

References
  1. "Interview with Andrew Alexander: Richard Hannay The 39 Steps". Lastminutetheatretickets.com.
  2. "Andrew Alexander on Mascara-ing His Mustache as the Suave Star of London's The 39 Steps".
  3. "WhatsOnStage".
  4. "BPI". Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  5. "Tatler Bystander".
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