Alexander Richard Pettyfer was born in Hertfordshire and raised in
Windsor. His mother, Lee (Robinson), is an interior designer. His
father,
Richard Pettyfer, is a fellow
actor. His parents divorced and Alex now has a younger half-brother,
James, from his mother's re-marriage to a property developer, Michael
Ireland. James is a junior tennis player.
At age 7, Alex started modeling for Gap's children range. He also
appeared in TV commercials for other brands. When he was older, he
modeled for Burberry to fund his traveling adventures.
Alex attended various private schools. During this time, he enjoyed
performing in school plays. At age 13, he auditioned and won a role in
the TV movie
Tom Brown's Schooldays (2005).
At age 15, he went to Los Angeles and was cast as "Alex Rider", the
main character in
Stormbreaker (2006) (aka "Alex
Rider: Operation Stormbreaker"). This was his breakthrough role and he
was nominated for a Young Artist Award and an Empire Award for this
role.
Back Roads(2018)
Under the Stars(2025)as Ian
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare(2024)as Geoffrey Appleyard
Chief of Station(2024)as John Branca
5lbs of Pressure(2024)as Leff
Sunrise(2024)as Fallon
Marianne(2023)
The Infernal Machine(2022)
Magic Mike(2012)
Made in Hollywood(2005)as Self
Popternative(2015)as Self
In Creative Company(2020)as Self
GMA3(2020)as Self
Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz(2020)as Self
Entertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
Flirting with Danger(2012)as Self - Beastly
