
Alex Hassell
British actor
- Age
- 46years old
- Born
- 17 September 1980Southend-on-Sea, Essex
- Nationality
UK
- Star sign
- Virgo
- Years active
- 2003–2025
Known for
Biography
Hassell was born in Southend, the youngest of four brothers. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama after completing GCSE and A-Level courses. His first Hollywood role was in George Clooney's 'Suburbicon', and later that year he appeared in his first major television role in the BBC adaptation of Jessie Burton's 'The Miniaturist'. He is co-founder of 'The Factory Theatre Company', whose patrons include Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy, Mark Rylance and Emma Thompson.
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Alex Hassell is Cold Mountain (2003); in all, 9 films and 3 TV shows over 22 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Boys (2019), with 55 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2020s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is Joel Coen, on 2 films, among them Suburbicon and The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Latest work
Full filmography (12)- 2025
- 2023
- 2019–2022
His Dark Materials TV
Metatron, 3 episodes
- 2022
- 2021
- 2021
Cowboy Bebop TV
Vicious, 10 episodes
- 2019
- 2019–
The Boys TV
Translucent, 3 episodes
Where to watch Alex Hassell
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2017
- 2003
- 2011
- 2022
- 2021
- 2019
- 2025
- 2023
The best Alex Hassell films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Cold Mountain 2003
- Violent Night 2022
- Anonymous 2011
- Suburbicon 2017
Has worked with
Questions about Alex Hassell
How old is Alex Hassell?
Alex Hassell is 46 years old: born on 17 September 1980 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
What are the best Alex Hassell films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Alex Hassell films are Cold Mountain (2003, 7.5), Violent Night (2022, 6.7) and Anonymous (2011, 6.7).
How many films and TV shows has Alex Hassell been in?
MovieNCo lists 9 films and 3 TV shows for Alex Hassell, from Cold Mountain (2003) to Wasteman (2025).
What is Alex Hassell's star sign?
Alex Hassell is a Virgo: born on 17 September.
Page reviewed on 24 April 2019.












