Joe Alwyn
Biography
Joe Alwyn is an English actor born on February 21, 1991, in London, England, UK. He developed an interest in acting during his teenage years and acted in student productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Alwyn obtained BA degrees in English literature and drama, and acting. He made his feature film debut as the titular character in Ang Lee's war drama. Alwyn has since played roles in films such as The Favourite, Boy Erased, Mary Queen of Scots, Harriet, Catherine Called Birdy, and The Brutalist. He has also appeared in the BBC and Hulu drama series Conversations with Friends.
Career overview
Joe Alwyn is an English actor born on February 21, 1991. He made his feature film debut as the titular character in Ang Lee's war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. Alwyn has since appeared in films such as The Favourite, Boy Erased, Mary Queen of Scots, Harriet, Catherine Called Birdy, and The Brutalist. He has also acted in the BBC and Hulu drama series Conversations with Friends.
Alwyn's interest in acting developed during his teenage years. He gained experience by acting in student productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He holds BA degrees in English literature and drama, and acting, from the University.
Alwyn's acting credits include roles in a variety of films and television series. He has appeared in a total of 31 known credits, with his work spanning multiple genres and mediums.
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Full Filmography
30 titles- Panic Carefully (2027)
- Hamlet (2026) as Laertes
- Hamnet (2025) as Bartholomew
- Inside Look: Hamnet (2025) as Self
- The Brutalist (2024) as Harry Lee
- Kinds of Kindness (2024) as Collectibles Appraiser / Passenger / Joseph
- A Very Short Film About Longing (2023)
- Catherine Called Birdy (2022) as Uncle George
- Stars at Noon (2022) as Daniel
- Conversations with Friends (2022) as Nick Conway
- The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021) as Lawrence Stirling
- The Souvenir: Part II (2021) as Max
- Miss Americana (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- A Christmas Carol (2019) as Bob Cratchit
- Harriet (2019) as Gideon Brodess
- FX's A Christmas Carol (2019) as Bob Cratchit
- The Favourite (2018) as Masham
- Mary Queen of Scots (2018) as Robert Dudley
- Operation Finale (2018) as Klaus Eichmann
- Boy Erased (2018) as Henry Wallace
- The Sense of an Ending (2017) as Adrian Finn Sr.
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) as Billy Lynn
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Presenter
- The Origin of the World
- Séance on a Wet Afternoon
- Cavendish as Barlow
- The Husbands as Michael
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Alwyn best known for?
Joe Alwyn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hamlet (2026), Hamnet (2025), The Brutalist (2024), Kinds of Kindness (2024).
When and where was Joe Alwyn born?
Joe Alwyn was born on February 21, 1991 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Joe Alwyn have?
Joe Alwyn has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2027.
What is Joe Alwyn's background in cinema and television?
Joe Alwyn is an English actor born on February 21, 1991, in London, England, UK. He developed an interest in acting during his teenage years and acted in student productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Alwyn obtained BA degrees in English literature and drama, and acting. He made his feature film debut as the tit...