Alec Newman
Biography
Alec Newman is a Scottish stage, television, and film actor born in Glasgow on November 27, 1974. Before joining the National Youth Theatre in London at the age of 17, he considered becoming a professional footballer. He received his training at LAMDA. His highest profile appearances are tied to science fiction works, and he is best known for portraying Paul Atreides in the Sci Fi Channel's 2000 miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. His career includes work across movies and television shows, with known credits in productions such as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Call the Midwife, and Department Q.
Career overview
Alec Newman is a Scottish stage, television, and film actor born in Glasgow on November 27, 1974. Before pursuing acting, he considered becoming a professional footballer. At age 17, he joined the National Youth Theatre in London and subsequently trained at LAMDA.
His highest-profile appearances are tied to science fiction works. Notably, he is best known for portraying Paul Atreides in the Sci Fi Channel's 2000 miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. His career includes multiple known credits across television and film, with notable association to works such as Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Call the Midwife, and Department Q.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- The Weight (2026) as Taggert
- The Hack (2025) as John Mullin
- 260 days (2025) as Miloš
- Words of War (2025) as Major Popov
- A Death in the Family (2025) as The Washer
- Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024) as Alan Robin
- Protection (2024) as Edward Crowther
- The Hunted (2024) as Vlad
- Hijack (2023) as Nick
- The Boys in the Boat (2023) as Harry Rantz
- Chevalier (2023) as Poncet
- Karen Pirie (2022) as Ziggy Malkiewicz Snr
- Grace (2021) as Joe Baker
- Showtrial (2021) as Dr. Stephen Vendler
- Code of Silence (2021) as Wright
- All That Glitters (2021) as David
- Where Hands Touch (2018) as Juttner
- Suzanne & Martin (2018)
- The Marine 6: Close Quarters (2018) as Patrick Dillon
- Eullenia (2018) as Marcus Hammond
- Eullenia (2018) as Marcus Hammond
- Mary Anning (2018) as Mr. Cromwell
- The Snowman (2017) as Mould Man
- HIM (2016) as Ross Brodie
- The Last Kingdom (2015) as King Aethelred
- The Bastard Executioner (2015) as Leon Tell
- Outlander (2014) as Joseph Wemyss
- Greyhawk (2014) as Mal
- Shetland (2013) as Niven Guthrie
- Rogue (2013) as Ray Williams
- Dracula (2013) as Josef Cervenka
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Father Duncombe
- High School (2012) as Narrator
- A Lonely Place to Die (2011) as Rob
- National Theatre Live: King Lear (2011) as Edmund
- Hope Springs (2009) as Euan Harries
- Moonlight Serenade (2009) as Nate Holden
- Lewis (2007) as Graham Lawrie
- The Gene Generation (2007) as Christian
- The Fifth Patient (2007) as Dr. Stevenson
- Constellation (2007) as Kent
- Reichenbach Falls (2007) as Jim Buchan
- Waterloo Road (2006) as Michael Byrne
- Four Corners of Suburbia (2005) as Benjamin Winters
- Dark Shadows (2005) as Barnabas Collins
- Staring at the Sun (2005) as Clay Roberts
- Frankenstein (2004) as Victor Frankenstein
- Tru Calling (2003) as Michael Mancuso
- Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003) as Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul / The Prophet
- The Principles of Lust (2003) as Paul
- Bright Young Things (2003) as Tiger
- Spooks (2002) as Richard Dempsey
- Long Time Dead (2002) as Liam
- Night Flight (2002) as Young 'Flash' Harry Peters
- 24 (2001) as Kevin Cordero
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Malik
- Judge John Deed (2001)
- Frank Herbert's Dune (2000) as Paul Atreides / Muad'Dib / Usul
- Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2000) as Thomas Neill
- Angel (1999) as Drogyn
- G:MT Greenwich Mean Time (1999) as Charlie
- The Blonde Bombshell (1999) as Jimmy Stanford
- The Rag Nymph (1997) as Ben
- Silent Witness (1996)
- Peak Practice (1993) as Sean Hollings
- Heartbeat (1992) as Johnny Wyler
- Casualty (1986) as Craig
- Casualty (1986) as Robert Ludlow
- Natural World (1983) as Narrator
- Taggart (1983)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alec Newman best known for?
Alec Newman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Weight (2026), Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024), Hijack (2023), The Boys in the Boat (2023).
When and where was Alec Newman born?
Alec Newman was born on November 27, 1974 in Glasgow, Scotland.
How many credits does Alec Newman have?
Alec Newman has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Alec Newman's background in cinema and television?
Alec Newman is a Scottish stage, television, and film actor born in Glasgow on November 27, 1974. Before joining the National Youth Theatre in London at the age of 17, he considered becoming a professional footballer. He received his training at LAMDA. His highest profile appearances are tied to science fiction works, ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Last Kingdom (2015) as King Aethelred — aged about 40
- Outlander (2014) as Joseph Wemyss — aged about 39
- Where Hands Touch (2018) as Juttner — aged about 43
- Angel (1999) as Drogyn — aged about 24
- 24 (2001) as Kevin Cordero — aged about 26
- Spooks (2002) as Richard Dempsey — aged about 27
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