Joe Alwyn
| Joe Alwyn | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Joseph Matthew Alwyn February 21, 1991 London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk |
Joseph Matthew "Joe" Alwyn (born 21 February 1991) is a British film and theatre actor, known for playing the titular role in the war film Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
Alwyn was born in Crouch End, North London and graduated from National Youth Theatre in 2009, and then joined University of Bristol to study Bachelor of Arts in English and Drama. He is also a graduate in BA Acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Alwyn has appeared in several theatre plays.
In 2016, Alwyn started his career by playing the titular role of Billy Lynn in his debut war film Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk directed by Ang Lee, and based on the novel of same name by Ben Fountain. The film also stars Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin, and Chris Tucker, released on November 11, 2016 by TriStar Pictures. Alwyn was signed by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in the United States, while in the UK he was repped by Independent Talent Group Ltd..
Alwyn has also filmed a significant role in the drama film The Sense of an Ending along with Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling, Harriet Walter, Emily Mortimer, and Michelle Dockery. Ritesh Batra directed the film. Alwyn will also star in the psychological thriller film Keepers along with Gerard Butler.
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