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.