Alex Lawther

Alex Lawther

30 · Born: May 4, 1995

Personal Details

BornMay 4, 1995 Petersfield, Hampshire, England, UK
Relatives
  • Cameron Lawther (Sibling)

Biography

Alex Lawther, a talented individual born in 1995 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. His remarkable portrayal of the young Alan Turing in the 2014 film The Imitation Game earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious London Film Critics' Circle Award for "Young British Performer of the Year" in January 2015.

As the youngest of three siblings, and the son of two lawyers, Lawther discovered the importance of self-entertainment at a young age. He joined various drama groups, including The National Youth Theatre, to hone his skills and eventually found his big break at the age of 16 with a play called South Downs.

Lawther's impressive resume includes starring alongside Michael Begley and Michelle Collins in the Hampstead Theatre play The Glass Supper. Additionally, he featured as the young Alan Turing alongside Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch in the Oscar-Winning film The Imitation Game, and played Isaac Cooper in the 2014 film X+Y.

Throughout his career, Alex Lawther has consistently demonstrated his exceptional acting abilities, captivating audiences with his performances. With his undeniable talent and dedication to his craft, it is likely that we will see more of him in the future, entertaining and inspiring us with his remarkable work.

Career

2025
Alien: Earth
Alien: Earth as Joe DiMaggio Hermit
2023
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit as Velveteen Rabbit (voice)
The Cleaner
The Cleaner as Shaman
2022
Earwig
Earwig as Laurence
Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look as Karis Nemik (archive footage) (uncredited)
Andor
Andor as Karis Nemik
Lloyd of the Flies
Lloyd of the Flies as Abacus Woodlouse (voice)
2021
The Last Duel
The Last Duel as King Charles VI
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island as Mildred's Friend
2019
The Translators
The Translators as Alex Goodman
2018
Freak Show
Freak Show as Billy Bloom
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories as Simon Rifkind
Old Boys
Old Boys as Amberson
2017
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Goodbye Christopher Robin as Christopher Robin Milne (Teen)
Carnage
Carnage as Volunteer: Joey
Howards End
Howards End as Tibby Schlegel
2016
Departure
Departure as Elliot
2014
The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game as Young Alan Turing
2010
The Fear
The Fear as The Boy
2024
Rhoda
Rhoda as Director, Writer
2023
For people in trouble
For people in trouble as Director, Writer