Alex Lawther: 10 Facts You Need To Know About The End Of The F***ing World Star

1. Who is Alex Lawther?

Alex is a British actor from Hampshire who is currently the star of Netflix series The End of the F***ing World, but you may have also seen him in Black Mirror and The Imitation Game.

2. Who plays James in The End of the F***ing World?

James is played by Alex Lawther, who has been on the series since 2019, and previously starred in shows such as Black Mirror and Howards End.

3. How old is Alex Lawther?

Alex is 25 years old, his birthday is 4 May 1995.

4. Is Alex Lawther British?

Alex is British! He was born in Winchester, Hampshire and grew up in Petersfield.

5. Was Alex Lawther in Black Mirror?

Alex played Kenny in the 2016 series of Black Mirror.

6. Which films and TV shows has Alex Lawther been in?

Alex’s first big screen role was in The Imitation Game alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, where he played a young Alan Turing. He’s also starred in Goodbye Christopher Robin, Black Mirror, Howards End, and more recently The End of the F***ing World.

7. Is Alex Lawther gay?

Alex has played a few LGBTQ characters during his acting career, including The Imitation Game, Departure and Freak Show – roles which have led people to ask if he’s gay himself. Alex hasn’t publicly commented on his sexuality or whether he’s in a relationship.

8. What is Alex Lawther's net worth?

Alex’s net worth isn’t publicly known but it’s thought to be around $2 million (£1.5 million).

9. Does Alex Lawther have Instagram, Twitter, or Snapchat?

Alex doesn’t have Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat in order to keep his life out of the public eye.

10. Why doesn’t Alex Lawther have social media?

Alex explained why he doesn’t have social media in an interview with The Independent, saying: “I’m not on social media, at its most base level, just because it doesn’t really interest me. It doesn’t excite me, and I already use my phone too much, although for very practical reasons."