Alex Kendrick Bio | Wiki
Alex Kendrick is an American actor, author, director, producer, and film writer. He became known for directing and starring in notable faith-based films such as Courageous, Overcomer, War Room, Facing The Giants, and Fireproof.
Alex is one of only two film directors to have three different films receive an “A+” grade on CinemaScore.The other is Rob Reiner Films directed by Alex have collectively grossed more than $190 million worldwide
Alex Kendrick Age
He was born on June 11, 1970, in Athens, Georgia, United States of America. Alex is 51 years old.
Alex Kendrick Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Alex stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in ( Approx 1.88 m).
Alex Kendrick Family
He was born to his parents in Athens, Georgia, United State of America. Alex is among the three sons of Larry and Rhonwyn Kendrick. He was raised in Smyrna, GA alongside his older brother and younger brother.
Alex Kendrick Wife
He married his wife called Christina. The couple moved to Albany, Georgia after their wedding. Alex served as Associate Pastor of Media at Sherwood Baptist Church.
Alex Kendrick Children
He and his wife Christina share six children together. However, details about those children such as their names, ages, and occupations are not publicly available.
Alex Kendrick Church
He attended and graduated from Kennesaw State University earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Alex worked as a Christian DJ for two radio stations prior to attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained into the ministry after completing his studies Alex served as a minister to college students in Marietta, Georgia for a period of four years. He served as an associate pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church based in Albany, Georgia from 1999 to 2014. Alex founded a movie-creating entity called Sherwood Pictures in 2001 which produced Flywheel in 2003, Facing the Giants in 2006, Fireproof in 2008, and Courageous in 2011.
Alex Kendrick And Stephen Kendrick
He has co-authored several best-selling books with his brother Stephen. Alex and Stephen co-authored The Love Dare which appeared on The New York Times Paperback Advice & Misc. Best Seller list for 131 weeks. They also authored The Resolution for Men and The Battle Plan for Prayer together. The book appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. He founded Kendrick Brothers Productions with his brother Stephen in 2013. Alex’s fifth film titled War Room was a box office number-one in its second weekend of release in the United States.
The two brothers announced via their website on March 8, 2018, that their sixth movie titled Overcomer was in the works and would unpack a pivotal issue affecting adults and students alike. Filming was launched in the summer of 2018 and released on August 23, 2019, by Sony Pictures. Following the Overcomer’s release in August, Alex and Stephen announced in late 2019, that they would be shooting their next film in the summer of 2020. The film is set to be based on a true story, and the two brothers are to executive produce.
Alex Kendrick Facing The Giants
In 2006, Alex directed an American Christian drama sports film titled Facing the Giants. The supporting cast of this film was composed of volunteers from Sherwood Baptist Church. Facing the Giants is the second film that Sherwood Pictures has done. The film was shot in Albany, Georgia, and it relates an underdog story about American football from a Christian worldview. The film made $10.2 million on a $100,000 budget.
Alex Kendrick Courageous
In 2011, Alex directed the American independent Christian drama film titled Courageous written by him and his brother Stephen. Courageous is the fourth film by Sherwood Pictures, the creators of Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof. The film was filmed in Albany, Georgia, and was concluded in June 2010. It was marketed by Sony’s Provident Films, which also marketed their previous films.
Alex Kendrick War Room
The 2015 American Christian drama film titled War room was directed by Alex and written by him and Stephen. War Room is their fifth film and their first through their subsidiary, Kendrick Brothers Productions. Provident Films, Affirm Films, and TriStar Pictures produced the film in partnership with the Kendrick brothers.
Alex Kendrick Overcomer
In 2019, Alex Directed an American Christian drama film titled Overcomer. He co-wrote the script with Stephen. It is the sixth film of the brothers and became their second through their subsidiary production company. Sony Pictures released Overcomer on August 23, 2019, through its label, Affirm Films. Overcomer grossed $38 million worldwide against a $5 million budget and garnered Alex’s “A+” on CinemaScore. Alex is the second director to have three films receive the grade, along with Rob Reiner.[6]
Alex Kendrick Books
Apart from filmmaking, Alex is also an author and he has co-written five novels from his films. The last four of those novels became bestsellers. He wrote the first three novels with his brother, Stephen, and novelist Eric Wilson. He wrote his fourth novel titled Courageous alongside Randy Alcorn. Alex co-wrote his fifth novel, for the film War Room with Chris Fabry. His novel titled The Love Dare made The New York Times Paperback Advice & Misc. bestseller list for 131 weeks.
It reached number one twice. The same novel has sold more than 6 million copies. The New York Times listed Coutageors on their Best Seller list in October 2011, along with Alex’s book The Resolution for Men. He wrote the latter with his brother, Stephen. Alex and his brother released The Love Dare for Parents in 2013 which became a CBA Best Seller. In 2015, he reached the New York Times Best Seller List again with his most recent book titled The Battle Plan for Prayer also written with his brother.
Alex Kendrick Movies| Movies List | Films
– 2003 Flywheel
– 2006 Facing the Giants
– 2008 Fireproof Yes
– 2011 Courageous
– 2013 The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone
– 2014 Moms’ Night Out
– 2015 War Room Yes
– 2015 Faith of Our Fathers
– 2018 Like Arrows
– 2019 Overcomer
– 2021 Show Me the Father
Alex Kendrick Net Worth
He is an American actor, author, director, producer, and film writer. Alex has an estimated net worth of $8 million
How Old Is Alex Kendrick
Alex is 51 years old. He was born on June 11, 1970, in Athens, Georgia, United States of America.
Is Alex Kendrick Related To Anna Kendrick
Anna Cooke Kendrick ( Anna Kendrick) is a 36-year-old American actress and singer who was born on August 9, 1985, in
Portland, Maine, United States of America. Alex and Anna are not related
Who Is Alex Kendrick
An American actor, author, director, producer, and film writer. He became known for directing and starring in notable faith-based films such as Courageous, Overcomer, War Room, Facing The Giants, and Fireproof.