Alexander Richard Ludwig was born on May 7, 1992, in Vancouver, Canada. He has three siblings, Nicholas, Natalie, and Sophia, as well as a cat named Puss in Boots. His mother, Sharlene Martin, is a former actress who assists in managing his career, while his father, Harald Ludwig, is a board member of Lions Gate Entertainment and president of Macluan Capital Corporation.
Alexander's early career took off with his role in the blockbuster film The Hunger Games (2012),for which he received two awards. He then went on to star in films such as Lone Survivor (2013),The Final Girls (2015),and Bad Boys for Life (2020). Additionally, he received critical acclaim for his performance as Bjorn Ironside in the global hit television series Vikings (2013).
As one of the stars of History Channel's top-rated show "Vikings", Alexander's Bjorn Ironside is the eldest son to the king and the successor to the crown. Completing its third season, Vikings has been experiencing overwhelming success, with the season three premiere reaching 4.6 million total viewers, 2.4 million Adults 25-54, and 2.3 million Adults 18-49 in Live +3 delivery.
Alexander has also co-starred in Sony's dark comedy The Final Girls (2015) alongside Malin Akerman, Nina Dobrev, Taissa Farmiga, and Adam Devine. The film premiered at SXSW on Friday, March 13, 2015, at 10 pm and received rave reviews. He recently completed filming the independent picture "Go With Me", co-starring Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles, and Ray Liotta, with a 2015 release date anticipated.
As an ambassador to the Bvlgari Brand and an independent fashion consultant to the sport line RYU, Alexander is a passionate musician, an undeniable adrenaline junkie, and a gifted spokesman. Those who work with him speak of his dedication to his craft, coupled with his humility and charm, making him one of the most promising and sought-after stars of his generation.
When he isn't acting, Alexander can be found writing for film and television, as well as engaging in extreme activities such as surfing, extreme skiing, skydiving, traveling the world, and working with various philanthropic organizations.
