Alex O'Loughlin

Birth Name:

Alexander O'Lachlan

Birth Place:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

Has supported the Red Cross and Donate Life America, where he was named an ambassador
Received a nomination from the Australian Film Institute Awards for his role In "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant․"
Was nominated for a Logie Award for "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant" in 2006
Graduated with a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2002
As a teenager, he acted in fringe theater and short films in Sydney
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "White Collar Blue" in 2003
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․"

Fast Facts