Alex Pettyfer

Birth Name:

Alexander Richard Pettyfer

Birth Place:

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Was recognized with the ShoWest 2010 Male Star of Tomorrow award
Born to actor Richard Pettyfer and former model Lee Ireland
Studied acting at Sylvia Young Theater School
Worked as a model as a teenager, appearing in fashion ads for Ralph Lauren, who encouraged him to become a child model after meeting in an elevator when Alex was eight years old
Quote: "Being an actor in L․A․ is like being in prison: you go, you serve your time, you try to replicate Johnny Depp's career--and then you move to Paris․"
Quote: "I think you have to be very secure as an actor to escape yourself - to revisit someone's past, whether you're portraying another person or creating someone, and then to come back to who you are and not bring those emotions with you․"
Turned down the lead role in the film "Eragon․"

2007Empire Award - Best Male Newcomer:Nominated
2007Young Artist Award - Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Actor or Actress:Nominated
2011Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Liplock:Nominated
2011Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Breakout: Male:Winner
2014Hollywood Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2014Jury Prize - Best Lead Actor:Winner
2018LAIFF October Award - Best Actor:Winner
2018First Prize - Best Feature:Winner
2019Festival Award - Best Actor - Feature Film:Nominated
2019Festival Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2019Annual Award - Best Actor in a Lead Role:Winner
2020October Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner

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