Alex Etel
Alexander Nathan Etel (born September 19, 1994 in Manchester , England ) is a British film actor .
Short biography
Alex Etel grew up first in Manchester, then in Cheshire , where he attended school.
In 2004, at the age of 10, Etel was cast directly at his school for the film Millions , directed by Danny Boyle, and was nominated for the 2006 Saturn Award in the Best Young Actor category. The young actor was even nominated for the BFCA Award and a British Independent Film Award .
In 2006 he stood in front of the camera as the main actor in the fantasy film My Friend, the Water Dragon , which premiered in German-speaking countries at the end of January 2008. In 2007 he played the boy Harry Gregson, son of a poacher, in the television series Cranford , who finds the estate manager's trust.
Filmography
- 2004: Millions
- 2007: My Friend, the Water Dragon (The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep)
- 2007: Cranford (Cranford) (mini-series)
- 2009: From Time to Time
- 2010: Ways to Live Forever - The soul never dies (Ways to Live Forever)
Awards
Nominations
- 2005: British Independent Award for Most Promising Newcomer, for: Millions
- 2006: Saturn Award for Best Young Actor, for: Millions
- 2006: BFCA Award for Best Young Actor, for: Millions
- 2008: Saturn Award for the best young actor, for: My friend, the water dragon
- 2008: Young Artist Award for best representation in a feature film - leading actor, for: My friend, the water dragon
Others
In his spare time, Etel pursues age-typical hobbies such as playing soccer and swimming, but also plays cricket and is a fan of Manchester United .
Web links
- Alex Etel in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Official website
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Etel, Alex |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Etel, Alexander Nathan |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British film actor |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 19, 1994 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Manchester , England |