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Alex Désert Biography

Birth Name:Alex Désert

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from the School of the Performing Arts in New York City
  • Became interested in acting as a child after his older brother explained to him that the characters in the TV series "M*A*S*H" weren't actually real doctors
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "TV 101" in 1988
  • Best known for playing Jake Malinak in "Becker" and Charles in "Swingers․"
  • In addition to acting, he is also a singer who has performed as a member of the bands Hepcat and The Lions

Awards

  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated