Joe Alwyn is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in the films “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” and “The Favourite”. He has gained popularity owing to his relationship with the famous singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Besides, Joe secretly wanted to be an actor despite being introverted in childhood. In spite of being related to famous personalities, he has earned stardom on his own and has built an extensive fan base for himself both in the English entertainment industry and beyond. He is also widely known for his role in the film “Harriet” in 2019.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Joseph Matthew Alwyn |
Nick Name | Joe Alwyn |
Gender | Male |
Famous As | Actor |
Age | 33 years old |
Birthday | February 21st, 1991 |
Birthplace | Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Nationality | British |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Height | approx. 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | approx. 86 Kg (190 lbs) |
Body Measurements | N/A |
Bra Cup Size | N/A |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Shoe Size | N/A |
Girlfriend | Taylor Swift |
Spouse | N/A |
Net Worth | approx. $4 million |
Favorite Foods | Indian Curry |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | Acting, Listening To Songs |
Joe Alwyn Biography
Joe Alwyn was born on February 21, 1991, as name Joseph Matthew Alwyn, in Tunbridge Well, Kent, England, United Kingdom. He is currently 33 years old. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He is a son to father, Richard Alwyn who is a documentary filmmaker, and to mother Elizabeth Alwyn who is a psychotherapist. He is the great-grandson of composer William Alwyn.
Joe Alwyn Height And Weight
Joe Alwyn is British by nationality and is of the white race. Joe is also 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs approximately 86 kg (190 lbs). In addition, his hair is blonde, and his eyes are blue.
Joe Alwyn’s Childhood
Alwyn went to the City of London School and graduated from there. In his late teens, he also joined the National Youth Theatre. While studying literature and drama at the University of Bristol, he appeared in two student productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He earned a BA in acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama after graduating in 2012.
Career
Within two weeks of his graduate showcase in early 2015, he began his acting career. In 2016, he played the lead in Ang Lee’s war drama “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” based on Ben Foundation’s novel. The following year, he appeared in the English drama film “The Sense of an Ending” as a supporting actor. In 2018, he starred in Yorgos Lanthimos’ award-winning period drama “The Favourite.” Later that year, he appeared in the films “Operation Finale,” “Boy Erased,” and “Mary Queen of Scots.” While “Boy Erased” is a biographical drama film about the son of Baptist parents who is forced to participate in gay conversion therapy. As a result, “Mary Queen of Scots” is a historical drama film based on the life of Mary I of Scotland, who ruled over Scotland from 1542 to 1567. He did, however, receive the Chopard Trophee alongside Elizabeth Debicki at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2019, Alwyn co-starred as slave owner Gideon Brodess in the award-winning biographical drama “Harriet,” about abolitionist Harriet Tubman. On September 10, 2019, it had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Later that year, in August, he joined the cast of “The Souvenir Part II,” and in December, he appeared as Bob Cratchit in the BBC/FX three-part miniseries “A Christmas Carol.” Joe also appeared in the film adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ novel “The Last Letter from Your Lover.”
In addition, he co-starred in the Emily Bronte biopic “Emily” with Emma Mackey.
Joe Alwyn Girlfriend, Dating
Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter, has been Alwyn’s girlfriend since 2016.
Joe Alwyn Net Worth
Joe Alwyn has a lavish lifestyle. He is a well-known actor who has amassed a fortune as well as fame. Alwyn’s current net worth is estimated to be around $4 million as of February 2024.