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Alexander Dreymon
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Doetsch in 2019
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Alexander Doetsch
7 February 1983 Germany
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| Education | Drama Centre London (BA) |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Uhtred in The Last Kingdom |
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| Children | 1 |
Alexander Dreymon (born Alexander Doetsch; February 7, 1983) is a talented actor from Germany. He is most famous for playing the main character, Uhtred of Bebbanburg, in the TV series The Last Kingdom. This popular show ran from 2015 to 2022. Alexander Dreymon also had important roles in the movie Christopher and His Kind (2011) and the TV show American Horror Story: Coven (2013–2014). He also appeared in the 2011 World War II film called Resistance.
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About Alexander Dreymon
Alexander Dreymon was born Alexander Doetsch in Germany. He spent his childhood in different countries, including the United States, France, and Switzerland.
Early Life and Training
From a young age, Alexander always dreamed of becoming an actor. He learned martial arts and how to ride horses while living in South Dakota. He studied acting in Paris, France. After that, he trained for three years at the Drama Centre London, a famous acting school in England.
His Acting Journey
After finishing his training in London, Alexander Dreymon performed in plays in both London and Paris. He then started acting in movies and TV shows. His first screen role was in a French TV drama. He also acted alongside Matt Smith, who is known for Doctor Who, in the British film Christopher and His Kind.
Alexander worked on several independent films in the United States. He also played the character Luke Ramsey in five episodes of American Horror Story during its third season, which was called Coven.
His most well-known role is Uhtred of Bebbanburg in the TV series The Last Kingdom, which you can watch on Netflix. Besides acting in the show, he also directed one of the episodes in the fifth season.
Alexander's Life Outside Acting
In late 2019, Alexander Dreymon started dating actress Allison Williams. They met while they were filming a movie together called Horizon Line. In late 2021, they welcomed a son. It was announced in December 2022 that they were engaged to be married. In June 2025, the couple shared that they had gotten married.
While working on The Last Kingdom, Alexander Dreymon began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which is a type of martial art. In 2024, he earned his brown belt in the sport.
Movies and TV Shows
Alexander Dreymon has been in many interesting films and television series.
Films
- 2011: The Last Fashion Show as Bruce
- 2011: Resistance as Steiner
- 2014: Blood Ransom as Jeremiah
- 2016: Guys Reading Poems as Father
- 2018: Heartlock as Lee Haze
- 2020: Horizon Line as Jackson
- 2023: The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die as Uhtred of Bebbanburg (He was also an executive producer for this film)
- Upcoming: Wind of Change as Rudolf Schenker
Television Series
- 2010: Ni reprise, ni échangée as Alexandre (a TV film)
- 2011: Christopher and His Kind as Caspar (a TV film)
- 2013: American Horror Story: Coven as Luke Ramsey (5 episodes)
- 2015–2022: The Last Kingdom as Uhtred of Bebbanburg (This was his main role in 46 episodes. He also directed an episode in season 5.)
See also
In Spanish: Alexander Dreymon para niños
