Alex was born in Leeds, England in 1979. At school he was something of a geek, a studious young man who carried his books around in a briefcase, which was a source of constant amusement to school bullies. During a stint as the lead singer of a student band while studying for his A-Levels, Alex discovered that he preferred talking to the audience and telling jokes in between the songs more than actually singing them. It was this that lead him to try out Stand Up Comedy. He soon found success, earning a place in the finals of the So You Think You're Funny competition at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998. Meanwhile, Alex had earned a place to study medicine at London's UCL . He moved to London, and lived in the Halls of Residence in Camden for a while, still gigging on the comedy circuit, and dj-ing on student radio stations. Alex's demo tape was picked up by London indie music radio station XFM, and he was given a graveyard shift. He decided to take a gamble and give up his studies and dedicate all of his time and energy into a career as a performer. Alex was signed up in 2002 as a new presenter of MTV:UK. He fronted their flagship show TRL as well as having the opportunity to use his knowledge and love of film to present MTV's movie show Screenplay. Alex currently hosts Popworld on Channel 4.
Is a very big movie fan.
Currently lives in London
Used to be a singer in a band called Batmaus
Some of his old jobs include barman, charity store manager and singer in a band.
Was lucky enough to be in Dawn of the Dead as a zombie, while reporting from the set for MTV, can be seen as a lead zombie chasing the cast in the end mall sequence.
His favorite film is Jaws .
Attended Boston Spa Comprehensive School in Boston Spa near Leeds UK
Is a fan of Burt Reynolds.
In 1998 he was a finalist in the So You Think Youre Funny competition at the Edinburgh Fringe festival
Has one younger brother, James.
[giving advice to viewers after his report into heroin from Afganistans],If it looks like it, smells like it, and tastes like it then just walk,away.
[A red carpet event] Comforting warmth.
Tom Cruise has carved out quite a career for himself over 30 years. He,always gives everything to the part.
[Edge of Tomorrow] One of the best sci-fi films of the year.
[Tom Cruise] Still consistently one of the most bankable big screen,actors in the world.
[Arnold Schwarzenegger] An iconic movie star.
[Terminator Salvation] Arnie-lite.
[Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator] His most iconic role.
[Terminator 2] I was too young to be watching it. .
