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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 |
| Partner(s) | Allison Williams (2019–present; engaged) |
| Children | 1 |
Alexander Dreymon (born Alexander Doetsch; 7 February 1983) is a German actor. He is best known for playing Uhtred of Bebbanburg in the TV series The Last Kingdom. This show ran from 2015 to 2022. Dreymon has also been in other notable shows and movies. These include Christopher and His Kind (2011) and American Horror Story: Coven (2013–2014). He also appeared in the 2011 World War II film Resistance.
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Early Life and Training
Alexander Doetsch was born in Germany on February 7, 1983. He grew up in many different places. These included the United States, France, and Switzerland.
From a young age, Alexander always wanted to be an actor. He has a background in martial arts. He also learned to ride horses while living in South Dakota. He studied acting in Paris. Then, he trained for three years at the Drama Centre London.
His Acting Career
After his training, Dreymon started acting on stage. He performed in plays in London and Paris. His first screen role was in a French TV drama called Ni reprise, ni échangée. He then acted alongside Matt Smith in the British film Christopher and His Kind. Matt Smith is famous for playing Doctor Who.
Dreymon also worked on several independent films in the US. He played Luke Ramsey in five episodes of American Horror Story's third season, Coven.
Playing Uhtred in The Last Kingdom
Alexander Dreymon is most famous for his role as Uhtred of Bebbanburg. He played this character in the TV series The Last Kingdom. This popular show is available on Netflix. He also directed an episode of the show. He directed the second episode of the fifth season.
Other Roles and Projects
Here are some of the other films and TV shows Alexander Dreymon has been in:
- The Last Fashion Show (2011)
- Resistance (2011)
- Blood Ransom (2014)
- Horizon Line (2020)
- The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) - He was also an executive producer for this film.
Personal Life
In late 2019, Alexander Dreymon started dating actress Allison Williams. They met while filming the movie Horizon Line. In late 2021, they welcomed their son. In December 2022, it was announced that the couple was engaged.
In 2024, Dreymon was promoted to brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
See also
In Spanish: Alexander Dreymon para niños
