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Alex Price

Alex Price is an English recognized for his versatile performances across and , notably portraying the street-smart Sid Carter in the BBC series Father Brown from 2013 to 2022 and Draco Malfoy in the original West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child starting in 2016. Born on 8 May 1985 in Manchester, England, Price began his career with theatre roles in productions such as Beautiful Thing at the Royal Exchange Theatre and Electra at the Gate Theatre, before transitioning to television with appearances in shows like Merlin, Being Human, and Doctor Who. His film credits include the horror thriller Storage 24 (2012) and Clubbed (2008), while later television work encompasses Penny Dreadful, Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, and The Serpent Queen. In recent years, Price has continued to perform on stage, including in the 2025 production of The Gift at the Park Theatre in London.

Early life

Birth and family background

Alex Price was born on 8 May 1985 in , . Price grew up in a that included a younger , though limited public information exists regarding his parents' professions or ethnic heritage.

Childhood and entry into acting

Alex Price was born and raised in , , where he attended twelve different schools due to family relocations, one of which was in . His exposure to began in his school years through dramatic activities, fostering a passion that prompted him to enroll in upon completing around age 18. This formal training represented his deliberate transition from amateur interests to a professional pursuit in the .

Career

Television roles

Price began his television career with a minor role in the series Casualty, portraying Daniel Freed in the 2008 episode "Impact". In 2009, he appeared in the supernatural series Being Human as , a ghost character who befriends one of the protagonists and helps her resolve her death. That same year, Price achieved a breakthrough with his role as , a loyal friend and farmer who impersonates the knight Sir William of to aid in a tournament, in the fantasy series . He followed this in 2010 with a guest appearance in as Francesco, a young noble transformed into a in the episode "". From 2013 to 2022, Price portrayed Sid Carter in the mystery series , appearing in 51 episodes as the resourceful mechanic and former petty criminal who evolves into a family man and trusted ally to the priest; the role spanned over a decade and showcased his character's growth from mischief to redemption. In the horror anthology (2014–2015), he played , Victor Frankenstein's reanimated creature, across the first two seasons. Price took on the role of Koll, the deputy reeve of Herot, in the fantasy adventure (2016). In 2022, Price appeared as Lord Throckmorton in the historical drama , depicting the intrigue surrounding Catherine de' Medici's rise to power. That year, he also played the enigmatic Watcher in the miniseries . In 2025, Price had a supporting role as Ed Newman in the second season of the medical thriller Malpractice. He had a supporting role as Gary Yates in the crime drama Chemistry of Death (2023). In 2024, he featured in the Western miniseries Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War as Sheriff Behan in a supporting capacity. Through these roles, particularly his long-term portrayal of Sid Carter, Price established himself as a prominent figure in British genre television, often embodying complex characters in mystery, fantasy, and thriller formats that highlight moral ambiguity and personal transformation.

Film roles

Alex Price began his film career with small roles in short films during the mid-2000s. In 2006, he appeared as a Turkish club extra in the short film Internal, directed by Barnaby Southcombe, marking his debut in cinema. The following year, he took on a supporting role as Patrick in the short Saturday 3pm, a about directed by Bernhard Pucher. Also in 2007, Price led the cast as Hans in the short Fervour, a exploring obsession and desire. Transitioning to feature films, Price portrayed Pluto, a young clubber, in the 2008 crime drama Clubbed, directed by Neil Thompson, which follows a man's descent into vigilante violence amid 1980s nightclub culture. In 2010, he starred as Vince Vinyl in A Horse with No Name, a road trip comedy directed by the O'Connor brothers, depicting a chaotic journey across America inspired by an Eagles song. That same year, he played Nigel in the biographical TV movie Eric & Ernie, directed by Jonny Campbell, which chronicles the early lives and partnership of comedy duo Morecambe and Wise. One of Price's most prominent film roles came in 2012 with the sci-fi horror , directed by , where he led as Jake, a soldier trapped in a storage facility during an . The film blended survival thriller elements with creature effects, showcasing Price's ability in high-stakes genre action. Post-2012, his output diminished, with a shift toward television prominence, though he returned to shorts in 2023 as Jake in Ghost Light, a about theater hauntings. Price's film work often emphasized genre pieces, including horror in Storage 24 and comedy in , alongside biographical touches in Eric & Ernie, reflecting a versatile but relatively modest cinematic footprint compared to his extensive television career. This aligns with broader patterns in his sci-fi interests seen in TV roles like .

Theatre roles

Alex Price began his theatre career in and studio productions, establishing a foundation in intimate, character-driven roles. In 2008, he portrayed Mark in Colourings at the Old Red Lion Theatre, a raw drama exploring personal and familial tensions in a small venue that highlighted emerging talent. Early in the , Price appeared in a workshop production of John Webster's at the National Theatre Studio, directed by Suba Das, where he contributed to experimental interpretations of the classic tragedy. Transitioning to larger venues, Price took on supporting roles that showcased his versatility in contemporary and classical works. In 2010, he played the Son in Edward Bond's Bingo at the , revisiting the role in a 2012 Chichester Festival Theatre production that examined themes of legacy and decline. That same year, he joined the Nabokov Touring Project's Is Everyone OK?, a collaborative piece addressing social disconnection through ensemble performance. In 2011, Price starred as Tony, the laid-back boyfriend in Jonathan Harvey's Beautiful Thing at the Royal Exchange Theatre in , bringing nuance to a character navigating family chaos in this revival of the coming-of-age drama. Later that year, he embodied in Sophocles' Electra at the Gate Theatre, directed by , delivering a duty-bound performance in a modern adaptation that intensified the themes of vengeance and familial duty. By 2013, Price led as David in Crispin Whittell's Before the Party at the , portraying a man grappling with moral dilemmas in a drawing-room that earned critical attention for its psychological depth. In 2014, he played , the loyal yet conflicted songwriter, in the world premiere of ' Birdland at the Royal Court Theatre, supporting Andrew Scott's lead in a satirical exploration of rock stardom's excesses. Price's breakthrough came with his West End debut in 2016 as in the original of and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, a role he originated across Parts One and Two under John Tiffany's direction and sustained through over performances until 2018. This high-profile , which broke box-office records and garnered multiple Olivier Awards for the ensemble, allowed Price to infuse the adult Draco with layers of regret and redemption, drawing from his earlier stage experience to adapt the character for live theatre's immediacy. He also appeared as in Tena Štivičić's 3 Winters at the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, depicting a Croatian family's multi-generational struggles amid political upheaval. In 2025, Price performed in the production of at the Park Theatre in . While Price's theatre work has not yielded individual Olivier nominations, the 2017 awards success of and the Cursed Child—including nine wins for Best New Play and design categories—underscored the production's impact, with buzz around the original cast's performances. Throughout his career, theatre has served as Price's core training ground, honing skills in live ensemble dynamics and improvisation that he later applied to television roles like Sid Carter in Father Brown, where the demands of no retakes mirrored stage intensity. This foundation contrasts with his screen work by emphasizing the unfiltered energy of nightly performances over edited takes, allowing deeper exploration of character arcs in extended runs.

Personal life

Marriage and children

Alex Price is married to Marina Price. Their marriage was established in the early 2010s, with limited details available about the wedding. Price and his wife welcomed a son in 2011. Price has a younger sister. There are no public reports of additional children.

Residence and privacy

Alex Price is based in the , with a professional focus on due to his ongoing theatre commitments in the West End. For example, he appeared in the ensemble of The Gift at the Park Theatre in in 2025, continuing a pattern of stage work in the capital following roles such as in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre from 2016 onward. There are no verified reports of relocation abroad as of November 2025, aligning with his representation by the London-based Independent Talent Group. Price adopts a notably approach to his , eschewing extensive media exposure beyond career-related discussions. Available interviews, such as his 2016 conversation about and the Cursed Child, emphasize thematic elements and character insights rather than personal disclosures, reflecting a deliberate focus on professional output over publicity. This low-profile stance extends to limited public commentary on daily routines or lifestyle choices. In terms of non-acting pursuits, public records offer scant details, though Price's professional profile highlights proficiency in sports including and , which may indicate personal interests in physical activities. No sources document involvement in , , or other extracurricular endeavors as of 2025.

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