Alex Brockdorff (born Alexander von Brockdorff), is a British actor, film-maker and former British Army Officer. He has appeared in a number of high-profile TV dramas, including The Midwich Cuckoos, FBI: International and the final season of Homeland.[1]
Alex Brockdorff | |
|---|---|
 Brockdorff in Homeland | |
| Born | Alexander von Brockdorff London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film-maker, artist |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 2008–2014 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | QRH, 2 RIFLES |
| Battles/wars | Iraq, Afghanistan |
Career edit
Brockdorff was an officer in the Queen's Royal Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army. He commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2008.[2] Having served on combat operations both in Iraq and Afghanistan, he left the Armed Forces to start his career as an actor, performing for some time as Alex Brock. In 2015, he joined with former military colleagues in creating Bare Arms, a company providing military support to the film and television industry.[3] To date, he has appeared mostly in TV drama - including BBC One's Requiem, Channel 4's Baghdad Central and the 8th and final season of Homeland.[4]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator | Mark Anthony | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | The Midwich Cuckoos | John Lancaster | Episode: "Bad Things" |
| 2021 | FBI: International | Anthony | Episode: "The Edge" |
| 2020 | Homeland | Parker | 2 episodes |
| Baghdad Central | Evans' Man | 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | Bodyguard | CTSFO Officer | 1 episode |
| Requiem | Hunky Guy | Episode: "Matilda" | |
| 2014 | Our World War | Young British Officer | Episode: "War Machine" |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | Osprey Agent | Feature Film |
| 2021 | Bushwhacker Blues | Luke Walters | Short film |
| 2018 | Vauxhall | Frank | Short film Writer, Producer |
| 2016 | Grimsby | Tiger Tail Agent | |
| Slaved | Phil | Short film | |
| 2014 | Fury | Tank Crew | Uncredited |
Music videos edit
| Year | Artist | Song | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Andy Burrows | "Watch Me Fall" | Director |
| 2015 | James Blake | "BOYDE (Retrograde Remix)" | Director |
References edit
- ^ [1], IMDb, official site.
- ^ "No. 58968". The London Gazette (Supplement). 3 February 2009. p. 1821.
- ^ "Bare Arms".
- ^ [2], IMDb, official site.
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