Alfie Allen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alfie Allen
Allen at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Alfie Evan Allen (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986 (age 38) Hammersmith, London, England
Alma mater	St John's College, Hampshire Fine Arts College, Hampstead
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1998–present
Children	1
Parent(s)	Keith Allen Alison Owen
Relatives	Lily Allen (sister) Kevin Allen (uncle)

Alfie Evan Allen (born September 12, 1986) is a talented English actor. He is most famous for playing Theon Greyjoy in the popular fantasy TV show Game of Thrones on HBO. He was even nominated for a big award, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, for his work on the show in 2019.

Alfie Allen has also starred in several movies. You might know him from John Wick (2014), The Predator (2018), and Jojo Rabbit (2019).

Alfie Allen's Early Life and School

Alfie Allen was born in Hammersmith, London, on September 12, 1986. His mom, Alison Owen, is a film producer. His dad, Keith Allen, is also an actor.

Alfie has an older sister who is a famous singer, Lily Allen. Her song "Alfie" is actually about him! His uncle, Kevin Allen, is also an actor. Alfie is also a distant cousin of singer Sam Smith.

He went to several schools, including Windlesham House School in Sussex. He also studied at St John's College in Portsmouth. Later, he attended the Fine Arts College in Hampstead.

Alfie Allen's Acting Career

Alfie Allen started acting when he was young. His first TV appearance was in a comedy show called You Are Here in 1998. That same year, he and his sister Lily appeared in the movie Elizabeth. Their mom produced this film.

Early Roles in Movies and TV

Alfie had small roles in several movies and TV shows. He was in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London, which his uncle directed. He also appeared in the movie Atonement. On TV, he was in the historical drama Casualty 1907.

In 2008, he took over Daniel Radcliffe's role in the play Equus. This play went on a tour across the country.

Breaking Through with Game of Thrones

Alfie Allen became famous around the world for his role as Theon Greyjoy. This was in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. The show is based on the books A Song of Ice and Fire.

He was a main character for all eight seasons of the show. In 2019, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. This was for his great acting in the show's final season.

Other Notable Film and TV Projects

After Game of Thrones, Alfie continued to work on many projects. He starred with Keanu Reeves in the 2014 action movie John Wick. In this film, he played a bad guy.

In 2016, he made a documentary for the History Channel. It was called Football: A Brief History. This show explored the origins of soccer. He also acted in the miniseries Close to the Enemy.

Alfie co-starred in the sci-fi movie The Predator in 2018. He was also in the Oscar-nominated comedy Jojo Rabbit in 2019. In 2020, he appeared in the crime drama White House Farm.

Broadway Debut and Recent Work

In 2022, Alfie Allen made his first appearance on Broadway. He played the role of Mooney in the play Hangmen. For this performance, he was nominated for a Tony Award. Also in 2022, he played Jock Lewes in the World War II miniseries SAS: Rogue Heroes.

Alfie Allen's Personal Life

Alfie Allen was in a relationship with artist Allie Teilz. They had a daughter together, who was born in October 2018. Alfie is also a big fan of the English football club Arsenal.

Filmography

Allen at the Supanova Pop Culture Expo in 2012

Film Roles

Television Roles

Stage Roles

Awards and Nominations

Alfie Allen has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.

See also

In Spanish: Alfie Allen para niños