Alex O'Loughlin Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Logie Award for "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant" in 2006
• Received a nomination from the Australian Film Institute Awards for his role In "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant․"
• Has supported the Red Cross and Donate Life America, where he was named an ambassador
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2002
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "White Collar Blue" in 2003
• As a teenager, he acted in fringe theater and short films in Sydney
• Quote: "I really enjoy doing charity, for a good cause, it's like the least I can do, I really enjoy that stuff․ I enjoy giving back․"
• Best known for his role as Steve McGarrett in the remake of "Hawaii Five-0" and as Stan in "The Back-up Plan․"
• Wrote, co-produced, and starred as Michael Carter in the film "Feed" in 2005
• Has cited his favorite vampire books are "Bram Stoker's Dracula," "The Hunger," "The Lost Boys" and "The Vampire Chronicles․"
• While filming "August Rush," he played his own guitar, and he learned to play the trumpet for his role in "Moonlight․"