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Alex Lawther

Alexander Jonathan Lawther (born 4 May 1995) is an English actor, writer, and director. He made his professional acting debut originating the role of John Blakemore in Sir David Hare's South Downs in the West End. He made his feature film debut playing a young Alan Turing in the Academy Award-winning film The Imitation Game (2014), for which he received the London Film Critics' Circle Award for "Young British Performer of the Year" and was declared one of BAFTA's 2015 Breakthrough Brits. He achieved more mainstream success for his role as Kenny in "Shut Up and Dance", an episode of the Netflix anthology series Black Mirror (2016), and for portraying the lead role of James in the Channel 4 series The End of the F***ing World (2017–2019). His other notable work includes his roles in Freak Show, Howards End, Goodbye Christopher Robin, Ghost Stories, The Last Duel, Andor, and Alien: Earth. On screen, he is known for his frequent portrayals of outsiders and eccentric characters.

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Born
Alexander Jonathan Lawther (1995-05-04) 4 May 1995 (age 30)Winchester, Hampshire, England
Citizenship
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Education
Churcher's CollegeNational Youth Theatre
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2010–present
Known for
The End of the F***ing World Black Mirror The Imitation Game South Downs

Tables

· Acting credits › Film
2013
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Role(s)
Benjamin Britten
Notes
Docudrama
2014
Role(s)
young Alan Turing
X+Y
Role(s)
Isaac Cooper
Notes
Released in the U.S. as A Brilliant Young Mind
2015
Role(s)
Elliot
2017
Role(s)
Billy Bloom
Notes
Credited as "Alex J. Lawther"
Role(s)
Christopher Robin Milne (aged 18)
2018
Role(s)
Simon Rifkind
Old Boys
Role(s)
Martin Amberson
2019
Role(s)
Alex Goodman
Notes
French: Les Traducteurs
2021
Role(s)
Morisot
Role(s)
Charles VI
Role(s)
Laurence
2022
For People in Trouble
Role(s)
Notes
Writer and director
2025
Role(s)
Elijah
Year
Title
Role
Notes
mw- Ref.
2013
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Benjamin Britten
Docudrama
2014
The Imitation Game
young Alan Turing
X+Y
Isaac Cooper
Released in the U.S. as A Brilliant Young Mind
2015
Departure
Elliot
2017
Freak Show
Billy Bloom
Credited as "Alex J. Lawther"
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin Milne (aged 18)
2018
Ghost Stories
Simon Rifkind
Old Boys
Martin Amberson
2019
The Translators
Alex Goodman
French: Les Traducteurs
2021
The French Dispatch
Morisot
The Last Duel
Charles VI
Earwig
Laurence
2022
For People in Trouble
Writer and director
2025
A Second Life
Elijah
· Acting credits › Television
2014
Role(s)
Fred Bamber
Notes
Episode: "All Before Them"
2015
Virtuoso
Role(s)
Battista
Notes
Episode: "Pilot"
William
Role(s)
Freddy
Notes
Television short
2016
Role(s)
Kenny
Notes
Episode: "Shut Up and Dance"
2017
Role(s)
Volunteer: Joseph
Notes
Mockumentary
Role(s)
Tibby Schlegel
Notes
Miniseries
2017–2019
Role(s)
The End of the F***ing World
Notes
James
2020
Unprecedented
Role(s)
Zac
Notes
Episode #1.4
Grand Amour
Notes
Television film
2021–2022
Role(s)
The Owl House
Notes
Philip Wittebane
2021, 2023
Role(s)
Summer Camp Island
Notes
Mildred's Friend / Additional Voices
2022
Lloyd of the Flies
Role(s)
Abacus Woodlouse
Notes
Voice; main role
2022–2025
Role(s)
Andor
Notes
Karis Nemik
Le patient
Role(s)
Bastien
Notes
Television film
2023
Role(s)
Dan Mangkukulam / Watson
Notes
Episode: "The Shaman"
Role(s)
Velveteen Rabbit
Notes
Television special
2025
Role(s)
Joseph D. "Joe" Hermit
Notes
Main role, 7 episodes
Role(s)
Leonard
Notes
Main role, 6 episodes
TBA
Role(s)
The Altruists
Notes
Sam Trabucco
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2014
Holby City
Fred Bamber
Episode: "All Before Them"
2015
Virtuoso
Battista
Episode: "Pilot"
William
Freddy
Television short
2016
Black Mirror
Kenny
Episode: "Shut Up and Dance"
2017
Carnage
Volunteer: Joseph
Mockumentary
Howards End
Tibby Schlegel
Miniseries
2017–2019
The End of the F***ing World
James
Main role, 16 episodes
2020
Unprecedented
Zac
Episode
Grand Amour
Television film
2021–2022
The Owl House
Philip Wittebane
Voice; 4 episodes
2021, 2023
Summer Camp Island
Mildred's Friend / Additional Voices
Voice; 3 episodes
2022
Lloyd of the Flies
Abacus Woodlouse
Voice; main role
2022–2025
Andor
Karis Nemik
5 episodes
2022
Le patient
Bastien
Television film
2023
The Cleaner
Dan Mangkukulam / Watson
Episode: "The Shaman"
The Velveteen Rabbit
Velveteen Rabbit
Television special
2025
Alien: Earth
Joseph D. "Joe" Hermit
Main role, 7 episodes
Leonard and Hungry Paul
Leonard
Main role, 6 episodes
TBA
The Altruists
Sam Trabucco
Upcoming series
· Acting credits › Theatre
2011
Role(s)
John Blakemore
Notes
Chichester Festival Theatre
2012
South Downs
Role(s)
John Blakemore
Notes
Harold Pinter Theatre
2013
Fault Lines
Role(s)
Ryan
Notes
Hampstead Theatre
2014
The Glass Supper
Role(s)
Jamie
Notes
Hampstead Theatre
2015
Crushed Shells and Mud
Role(s)
Derek
Notes
Southwark Playhouse
2017–2019
Role(s)
The Jungle
Notes
Sam
2021
Role(s)
Caliban/Ferdinand
Notes
Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord
2022
Role(s)
Hamlet
Notes
Park Avenue Armory
Year
Title
Role
Venue
Ref.
2011
South Downs
John Blakemore
Chichester Festival Theatre
2012
South Downs
John Blakemore
Harold Pinter Theatre
2013
Fault Lines
Ryan
Hampstead Theatre
2014
The Glass Supper
Jamie
Hampstead Theatre
2015
Crushed Shells and Mud
Derek
Southwark Playhouse
2017–2019
The Jungle
Sam
Young Vic Theatre & Playhouse Theatre (2018) St. Ann’s Warehouse
2021
The Tempest
Caliban/Ferdinand
Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord
2022
Hamlet
Hamlet
Park Avenue Armory
· Acting credits › Radio
2013
South Downs
Role(s)
John Blakemore
2014
How to Say Goodbye Properly
Role(s)
Toby
Notes
BBC Radio 4
Rock Me Amadeus
Role(s)
Charlie
Notes
BBC Radio 4
2015
Decline and Fall
Role(s)
Peter Beste-Chetwynde
Notes
BBC Radio 4
2020
Murmurs
Role(s)
Lloyd
Notes
Episode: "Man's Best Friend"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2013
South Downs
John Blakemore
2014
How to Say Goodbye Properly
Toby
BBC Radio 4
Rock Me Amadeus
Charlie
BBC Radio 4
2015
Decline and Fall
Peter Beste-Chetwynde
BBC Radio 4
2020
Murmurs
Lloyd
Episode: "Man's Best Friend"
· Acting credits › Podcasts
2018
The London Necropolis Railway
Role(s)
Barney
Notes
Main role, 7 episodes
2020
The Painkiller Podcast
Role(s)
Leo
Notes
Episode: "Object"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2018
The London Necropolis Railway
Barney
Main role, 7 episodes
2020
The Painkiller Podcast
Leo
Episode: "Object"
· Acting credits › Music videos
2020
Role(s)
Declan McKenna
Notes
Zeros
2021
"Fountainhead"
Role(s)
Linus Fenton
Year
Title
Artist
Album
Role
Notes
2020
"The Key to Life on Earth"
Declan McKenna
Zeros
Himself
2021
"Fountainhead"
Linus Fenton
Director
· Awards and nominations
2013
Role(s)
Best Newcomer
Notes
South Downs
2014
Role(s)
Best British Newcomer
Notes
The Imitation Game
2015
Role(s)
Young British Performer of the Year
Notes
Won
2016
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
Departure
Dinard British Film Festival
Role(s)
Special Mention - Actors
Notes
Won
2018
International Online Cinema Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
The End of the F***ing World
Fright Meter Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor
Notes
Ghost Stories
2019
Role(s)
Special Citation - Cast and Creative Team
Notes
The Jungle
2024
Role(s)
British/Irish Short Film of the Year
Notes
For People in Trouble
Role(s)
Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Media Production
Notes
The Velveteen Rabbit
Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
Refs.
2013
WhatsOnStage Awards
Best Newcomer
South Downs
Nominated
2014
BFI London Film Festival
Best British Newcomer
The Imitation Game
Nominated
2015
London Critics' Circle Film Awards
Young British Performer of the Year
Won
2016
Audi Dublin International Film Festival
Best Actor
Departure
Won
Dinard British Film Festival
Special Mention - Actors
Won
[better source needed]
2018
International Online Cinema Awards
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
The End of the F***ing World
Nominated
[better source needed]
Fright Meter Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Ghost Stories
Runner-Up
2019
Obie Awards
Special Citation - Cast and Creative Team
The Jungle
Won
2024
London Critics' Circle Film Awards
British/Irish Short Film of the Year
For People in Trouble
Nominated
Annie Awards
Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Media Production
The Velveteen Rabbit
Nominated

References

  1. FamilySearch
    https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVHZ-3L7Z
  2. Coup De Main Magazine
    https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/alex-lawther/14060
  3. British GQ
    https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/alex-lawther-interview
  4. Evening Standard
    http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/esmagazine/londons-top-25-under-25s-theyre-young-and-successful-deal-with-it-8552037.html
  5. "Teenage prodigy Alex Lawther following footsteps of Ben Whishaw and Benedict Cumberbatch"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150924024809/http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/teenage_prodigy_alex_lawther_following_footsteps_of_ben_whishaw_and_benedict_cumberbatch_1_3656007
  6. inews.co.uk
    https://inews.co.uk/culture/alex-lawther-freak-show-end-of-the-fing-world-jungle-theatre-168116
  7. "Actor Profile"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180616231329/https://katiestrick.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/profile-alex-lawther/
  8. theglassmagazine.com
    https://theglassmagazine.com/an-actor-on-the-rise-alex-lawther/
  9. "New star in the game"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180617044359/http://www.nouse.co.uk/2015/02/16/new-star-in-the-game/
  10. "Sir Daniel Day Lewis Awards – Petersfield Town Council"
    https://www.petersfield-tc.gov.uk/sir-daniel-day-lewis-awards/
  11. "Bordon Post"
    http://m.chichester.co.uk/what-s-on/entertainment/first-class-debut-for-theatrical-whiz-kid-1-702310
  12. Churcher's College
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150119134659/http://www.churcherscollege.com/old-churcherians/famous-ocs/alex-lawther
  13. Spotlight
    https://www.spotlight.com/3335-7836-3864
  14. "Profile: Alex Lawther – Katie Strick"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190414152519/https://katiestrick.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/profile-alex-lawther/
  15. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/may/23/benjamin-britten-documentary
  16. "Teenage prodigy Alex Lawther following footsteps of Ben Whishaw and Benedict Cumberbatch"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150924024809/http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/teenage_prodigy_alex_lawther_following_footsteps_of_ben_whishaw_and_benedict_cumberbatch_1_3656007
  17. "Meet the Actor Who Plays a Young Benedict Cumberbatch in 'The Imitation Game'"
    https://www.yahoo.com/movies/the-imitation-game-alex-lawther-benedict-104078334352.html
  18. The Star
    https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2014/12/11/alex_lawthers_performance_as_teen_turing_gave_director_goosebumps.html
  19. Variety
    https://variety.com/2015/film/news/london-critics-fete-richard-linklaters-boyhood-1201408463/
  20. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/may/22/departure-review-stifling-family-drama
  21. The Verge
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180618002738/http://www.slashfilm.com/black-mirror-season-3-episode-descriptions/
  22. 1883 Magazine
    http://1883magazine.com/alex-lawther/
  23. Spotlight
    https://www.spotlight.com/3335-7836-3864
  24. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/12/arts/park-avenue-armory-season.html
  25. NME
    https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/tv-interviews/alex-lawther-interview-fountainhead-end-of-the-fucking-world-french-dispatch-3085890
  26. Festival Formula
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    https://inews.co.uk/culture/alex-lawther-freak-show-end-of-the-fing-world-jungle-theatre-168116
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  31. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/06/alex-lawther-alien-earth-actor-director-interview
  32. "Out Magazine"
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  34. CBS News
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/departure-alex-lawther-interview-lgbt/
  35. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa7sh6YDjQg
  36. Peabody Awards
    http://www.peabodyawards.com/award-profile/the-end-of-the-fing-world
  37. BAFTA
    http://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/breakthrough-brits/bafta-breakthrough-brits-2015
  38. "Alex Lawther Tickets - Tour Dates & Artist Information - ATG Tickets"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180623170943/http://www.atgtickets.com/artists/alex-lawther/
  39. The Stage
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150119144647/http://www.thestage.co.uk/people/interviews/2014/07/alex-lawther-actor/
  40. Peccadillo Pictures
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180819115142/https://www.peccapics.com/get-ready-for-departure/
  41. bbc.co.uk/mediacentre
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/leonard-and-hungry-paul-first-look-cast
  42. Variety
    https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/matt-rife-netflix-ftx-series-the-altruists-1236451203/
  43. The Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/regional-shows/8764601/South-DownsThe-Browning-Version-Minerva-Theatre-Chichester-review.html
  44. Evening Standard
    https://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/theatre/south-downs-the-browning-version-harold-pinter-theatre--review-7678048.html
  45. Hampstead Theatre
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    http://www.playbill.com/article/alex-lawther-in-hamlet-lia-williams-in-oresteia-head-to-new-york-city-following-covid-delays
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04d1kvs
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20200720151932/http://www.frightmeterawards.com/past-winners-of-fright-meter.php?sYr=2018
  60. Obie Awards
    https://www.obieawards.com/2019/05/2019-obie-award-winners/
  61. Awards Radar
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  62. TheWrap
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