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Alexander Ludwig(I)

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Follows Sergeant John, who on his last tour of duty in Afghanistan is teamed with local interpreter Ahmed, who risks his own life to carry an injured John across miles of grueling terrain to safety.
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After starring in the hugely successful blockbuster The Hunger Games (2012) (for which he received two awards), Alexander has gone on to work in films such as Lone Survivor (2013), The Final Girls (2015), and Bad Boys for Life (2020), and received critical acclaim for his performance as Bjorn Ironside in the global hit television series Vikings (2013).

Alexander Richard Ludwig was born in Vancouver, Canada, on May 7, 1992. He has three siblings: Nicholas, Natalie and Sophia, and a cat named Puss in Boots. His mother, Sharlene Martin, is a former actress and assists in managing his career. His father, Harald Ludwig, is a board member of Lions Gate Entertainment and president of Macluan Capital Corporation. As one of the stars of History Channel's top rated show "Vikings", Alexander's Bjorn Ironside is the eldest son to the king and the successor to the crown. Completing its third season, Vikings has been experiencing overwhelming success: "New York, NY - February 24, 2015 -The season three premiere of History's hit scripted series Vikings raided 4.6 million total viewers, 2.4 million Adults 25-54 and 2.3 million Adults 18-49 in Live +3 delivery, ranking it as the #1 show on cable in Live +3 in all key demos and total viewers on Thursday, February 19." Additionally, Alexander co-starred in Sony's dark comedy The Final Girls (2015) co-starring Malin Akerman, Nina Dobrev, Taissa Farmiga and Adam Devine. This film premiered at SXSW on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 10 pm and received rave reviews. Alexander just completed filming the independent picture "Go With Me", co-starring Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles and Ray Liotta. The producers of this film are anticipating a 2015 release date. Alexander is an ambassador to the Bvlgari Brand, as well as being an independent fashion consultant to the sport line RYU.

He is a passionate musician, an undeniable adrenaline junkie and a gifted spokesman. Those who work with him speak of his dedication to his craft, coupled with his humility and charm and his work on Vikings (2013) has made him one of the most promising and sought after stars of his generation. When he isn't acting, Alexander can be found writing for film and television as well as surfing, extreme skiing, skydiving, traveling the world, and working with a variety of philanthropic organizations.
BornMay 7, 1992
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Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton in Canada vs. America With The Stars of 'Bad Boys for Life' (2020)
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Alexander Ludwig in Vikings (2013)
Alexander Ludwig in Vikings (2013)
Katheryn Winnick, Alexander Ludwig, and Jordan Patrick Smith in Vikings (2013)
Alexander Ludwig in No Small Parts (2014)
Alexander Ludwig in Vikings (2013)
Alexander Ludwig in Vikings (2013)
Katheryn Winnick and Alexander Ludwig in Vikings (2013)
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Katheryn Winnick and Alexander Ludwig in Vikings (2013)

Known for

Alexander Ludwig, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, and Alex Høgh Andersen in Vikings (2013)
Vikings
8.5
TV Series
  • Bjorn Lothbrok
  • Bjorn Ragnarson
Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games (2012)
The Hunger Games
7.2
  • Cato
  • 2012
Mark Wahlberg in Lone Survivor (2013)
Lone Survivor
7.5
  • Shane Patton
  • 2013
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Bad Boys for Life
6.5
  • Dorn
  • 2020

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Actor

  • Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
    • Completed
  • Nicki Minaj: Super Freaky Girl (2022)
    Nicki Minaj: Super Freaky Girl
  • National Champions (2021)
    National Champions
  • Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. in Night Teeth (2021)
    Night Teeth
  • Alexander Ludwig and Stephen Amell in Heels (2021)
    Heels
  • Heart of Champions (2021)
    Heart of Champions
  • Alexander Ludwig, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, and Alex Høgh Andersen in Vikings (2013)
    Vikings
  • Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig in Operation Christmas Drop (2020)
    Operation Christmas Drop
  • Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys for Life (2020)
    Bad Boys for Life
  • Recon (2019)
    Recon
  • Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Aaron Eckhart, Mandy Moore, Etsushi Toyokawa, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Nick Jonas, and Ed Skrein in Midway (2019)
    Midway
  • Official Poster
    Swerve
  • Anthony Hopkins, Ray Liotta, Julia Stiles, and Alexander Ludwig in Blackway (2015)
    Blackway
  • Wes Bentley, Cameron Bright, Reece Thompson, Abigail Breslin, Alexander Ludwig, and Logan Huffman in Final Girl (2015)
    Final Girl
  • Malin Akerman, Alia Shawkat, Alexander Ludwig, Angela Trimbur, Chloe Bridges, Nina Dobrev, Adam Devine, Thomas Middleditch, Tory N. Thompson, Daniel Norris, and Taissa Farmiga in The Final Girls (2015)
    The Final Girls
  • Alexander Ludwig and Shelley Hennig in The Band Perry: Gentle on My Mind (2014)
    The Band Perry: Gentle on My Mind

Producer

  • Burning Season
    • Pre-production
  • Recon (2019)
    Recon
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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"Canada vs. America" Showdown With Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton
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"Canada vs. America" Showdown With Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton
Blackway
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Blackway
Blackway
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Blackway
Race To Witch Mountain
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Race To Witch Mountain
Race To Witch Mountain
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Race To Witch Mountain
Race To Witch Mountain
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Race To Witch Mountain
Race To Witch Mountain
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Race To Witch Mountain
Race To Witch Mountain
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Race To Witch Mountain
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
Clip 1:04
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
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The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
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The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton play 'Bad Boys' Trivia
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Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton play 'Bad Boys' Trivia

Personal details

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    • Alexander Ludwig
    • May 7, 1992
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • January 4, 2021 - present
    • (Sibling)

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    His lucky number is 7 because he was born on May 7, at 7 minutes to 7, and weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces.
  • Quotes
    My Heart lies in music and acting; however, my inspiration comes from the rush l get from life and all the adventures that come with it.

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