Alex Lawther, an English actor, won the 2015 London Film Critics’ Circle Award for juvenile British Performer of the Year for his outstanding portrayal of the juvenile Alan Turing in the Academy Award-winning film “The Imitation Game.” From a young age, he was passionate about acting and joined several various drama groups, including the National Youth Theatre, to further his acting training. He began acting in the play South Downs and shortly after that appeared in The Glass Supper with Michael Begley and Michelle Collins. In the film “The Imitation Game,” he co-starred with Kiera Knightly and Benedict Cumberbatch. His portrayal of Isaac Cooper in the movie “X+Y” received favorable reviews. He received acclaim for his role as James in the Channel 4 series “The End of the F***ing World.” Additionally, he has performed in several radio dramas, including a version of “South Downs.” In the television show “Shut Up and Dance,” he played Kenny.
Career of Alex Lawther
At the age of 16, Alex Lawther made his acting debut in David Hare’s drama “South Downs,” in which he played John Blakemore. He made his feature film début in 2014 with the historical thriller “The Imitation Game.” The movie’s director claimed that Alex’s portrayal in the movie gave him goosebumps. In addition to receiving praise from critics and winning the London Film Critics’ Circle Award, his outstanding performance propelled him to fame.
He appeared in the highly regarded drama movie “X+Y” in 2015. Together with Juliet Stevenson, he starred as Elliot in Andrew Steggall’s feature “Departure.” He was widely acclaimed as a gifted actor when he played the title character of Kenny in “Shut Up and Dance” the following year. He appeared in the television show “The End of the F- – -ing World” in 2017, and his activities there won him a lot of praise.
Individual Life of Alex Lawther
On May 4, 1995, Alex Lawther was born in Petersfield, Hampshire, England. Both of his parents are attorneys. He has two older siblings: Ellie Lawther, a public policy professional, and Cameron Lawther, a director best known for his work on “World War Z” and “Fury.” Alex used to create his own diversions and enjoy playing by himself. He took the initiative to amuse himself, which gave him the drive to pursue acting.
He performed Ratty in the school production of “The Wind in the Willows.” As a member of his drama group in 2009, he wrote and created a play while a student at Churcher’s College. He collaborated with his sibling on the 2010 film “The Fear.” At the National Youth Theatre, he gained performing experience. In an interview, Alex had said that despite his roles in TV shows and movies, he hadn’t really thought of himself as a performer until he began making enough money to cover his own rent and taxes.
Estimated net worth
The estimated net worth of Alex Lawther is about $1 million.