Alexander Ludwig Bio | Wiki
Alexander Ludwig is a Canadian actor and country musician. He first began his career as a child, and then received recognition as a teenager for starring in the film The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising in 2007. Alexander then appeared in Race to Witch Mountain in 2009.
He is also known for starring as Cato in The Hunger Games in 2012. He is also known for his supporting roles as Shane Patton in Lone Survivor and Dorn in Bad Boys for Life. Alexander starred as legendary Viking Björn Ironside in the History Channel series Vikings. He currently stars in the series Heels.
Alexander Ludwig Age
Alexander was born on May 7, 1992, in Vancouver, Canada. He is 30 years old.
Alexander Ludwig Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (Approx. 1.89 m).
Alexander Ludwig Family
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to his parents Sharlene and Harald Horst Ludwig. Alexander’s mother was an actress and his father was a businessman and former co-chair of Lionsgate Entertainment. He has three younger siblings. He was drawn to the profession, saying in an interview, “I have a big imagination. I love performing.
Alexander Ludwig Wife
Alexander is married to his beautiful wife named Lauren dear. The couple celebrated their wedding in 2020. Alexander was a competitive freestyle skier and participated in skydiving. In February 2019, he disclosed issues he experienced with depression, anxiety, alcoholism, and substance abuse starting at the age of 14.
Alexander Ludwig Education
Despite his mother’s early career as an actress, he had to convince his parents to support his desire to pursue acting as a child. Alexander’s parents believed that child actors “can get sucked into a life that isn’t reality.” He earned a degree in theatre at the University of Southern California where he was in the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
Alexander Ludwig Hunger Games | Cato
In the movie adaptation of The Hunger Games, Alexander played Cato, the fierce male tribute from District 2, the primary threat to the protagonists’ lives during the 74th Hunger Games. The film was released worldwide on March 23, 2012.
Alexander won the award for Best Fight at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards along with Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, as well as the award for Best Villain at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards. He released his first single “Liv It Up (Teenage Wasteland)” on March 1, 2012.
Alexander Ludwig In Vikings
In 2014, he became a part of the main cast of the popular TV series Vikings, playing the character of Björn Ironside, the son of Ragnar Lothbrok and Lagertha. Vikings is a historical drama television series created and written by Michael Hirst for the History channel, a Canadian network. Filmed in Ireland, it premiered on March 3, 2013, in Canada.
Alexander Ludwig Grown Ups 2
In 2013, Alexander co-starred with Adam Sandler in the film Grown Ups 2, an American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and co-produced by Adam Sandler, who also starred in the film. It is a sequel to the 2010 film Grown Ups and co-stars Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph, and Nick Swardson.
It follows Lenny, who moves his family to his old hometown, but while spending time with his old friends, he and his companions must soon face bizarre situations and new enemies.
Alexander Ludwig Nicki Minaj
On August 18, 2022, it was announced that Alexander would appear as Ken in Nicki Minaj’s music video for her single Super Freaky Girl.
Alexander Ludwig Lone Survivor
Alexander is also known for his supporting roles as Shane Patton in Lone Survivor, a 2013 American biographical war film based on the 2007 nonfiction book of the same name by Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson.
Set during the war in Afghanistan, it dramatizes the unsuccessful United States Navy SEALs counter-insurgent mission Operation Red Wings, during which a four-man SEAL reconnaissance and surveillance team were given the task of tracking down the Taliban leader Ahmad Shah.
Alexander Ludwig Music
As a musician, Alexander released his debut album Highway 99 via BBR Music Group on August 26, 2022. He signed with the country music label BBR Music Group/BMG in May 2021. His self-titled EP was released on May 21, 2021.
Alexander Ludwig Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Alexander’s estimated net worth is $3 million.
How Old Is Alexander Ludwig
He is 30 years old. Alexander was born on May 7, 1992, in Vancouver, Canada.