Quick Facts
Born:
1957-05-10
Birthplace:
Essex, England, UK
Credits:
83 Total Roles
Alex Jennings
Acting
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Biography
Alexander "Alex" Jennings (born 10 May 1957) is an English actor, who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre. A three-time Olivier Award winner, he won for Too Clever by Half (1988), Peer Gynt (1996), and My Fair Lady (2003). He is the only performer to have won Olivier awards in the drama, musical and comedy categories. He played Prince Charles in the 2006 film The Queen. His other film appearances include The Wings of the Dove (1997), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), Babel (2006) and The Lady in the Van (2015). He also played Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, in the critically acclaimed Netflix series The Crown.
Known For
Babel
Ken Clifford
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Horatio
The Crown
David, Duke of Windsor
The Queen
Prince Charles
The Phoenician Scheme
Broadcloth
The Lady in the Van
Alan Bennett
Operation Mincemeat
John Masterman
Belle
Lord Ashford
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Siege TV | Self |
| 2026 | Dirty Business TV | Sir James Bevsn |
| 2025 | Ballad of a Small Player MOVIE | Adrian Lippett |
| 2025 | The Phoenician Scheme MOVIE | Broadcloth |
| 2025 | Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes TV | Michael Mansfield KC |
| 2025 | MobLand TV | Archie Hammond |
| 2024 | The Agency: Central Intelligence TV | Frank |
| 2024 | Blitz MOVIE | Victor Smythe |
| 2024 | A Very Royal Scandal TV | Sir Edward Young |
| 2024 | The New Look TV | Raymond Dior |