Andrew Alexander (actor)

Andrew Alexander

Andrew Alexander
Born Andrew James Joseph Alexander de Perlaky
(1982-07-18) 18 July 1982
St John's Wood, London, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 2007–present
Spouse(s) Araxie Kutchukian

Andrew Alexander is an English stage, television and film actor, who is best known for his role as Sir John Bullock in Downton Abbey.[1]

Early Life and Education

Born in St John's Wood, London. His father is Hungarian and his mother English.

Alexander received academic and music scholarships to Bradfield College.

Alexander was offered a choral scholarship to Oxford University but instead read History at King's College London. He went on to train in Musical Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music.[2]

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.[3] He was the first understudy to be promoted in the production due to favourable reviews and notices, including from Stephen Fry on Twitter.

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

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 HM 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

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