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Alex Greenwald(I)

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Alex Greenwald
Born October 9 1979 in Los Angeles, California, also where he was raised and where he currently lives. Attended the same grade school as former Phantom Planet member and actor Jason Schwartzman, but lost contact with him until they were 14. Jason had told his classmates that he had band but he didn't have a singer, so he called up Alex remembering that he could sing, and Alex agreed. Not long after, Phantom Planet was formed, but in between their music, Alex appeared in the Gap adverts in 1999 ("Everybody in..."Cords"/"Leather"/and "Vests"") also using his singing talent. He also appeared in a few movies and made TV appearances, one being Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) with the band. His most notable movie role has been Donnie Darko (2001) which also starred his good friend Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore and Jena Malone. He is now currently focusing on his musical career with Phantom Planet and they have released three well-received albums: "Phantom Planet...Is Missing" (1998), "The Guest" (2002) and "Phantom Planet" (2004). The band who consists of Alex on vocals and guitar, Darren Robinson on lead guitar, Sam Farrar on bass/backup vocals and Jeff Conrad on drums, tours the United States frequently.
BornOctober 9, 1979
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    Known for

    Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, Mary McDonnell, Noah Wyle, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, and Stuart Stone in Donnie Darko (2001)
    Donnie Darko
    8.0
    • Seth Devlin
    • 2001
    Russell Crowe in The Next Three Days (2010)
    The Next Three Days
    7.3
    • Soundtrack("Don't Make a Sound")
    • 2010
    The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
    The Amazing Spider-Man
    6.9
    • Soundtrack("Big Brat")
    • 2012
    Sandra Bullock, Thomas Haden Church, Bradley Cooper, and Ken Jeong in All About Steve (2009)
    All About Steve
    4.8
    • Soundtrack("Do the Panic")
    • 2009

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    • Pierre de Reeder, Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Rilo Kiley, and Jason Boesel in Rilo Kiley: Silver Lining (2007)
      Rilo Kiley: Silver Lining
      7.1
      Music Video
      • additional musician
      • 2007
    • Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
      The O.C.
      7.6
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 2003–2007

    Actor



    • Garden on a String
      • Alex
      • In Production
      • Short



    • Brie Larson in Unicorn Store (2017)
      Unicorn Store
      5.6
      • Ninja
      • 2017
    • Phantom Planet: Do the Panic
      Music Video
      • Alex Greenwald
      • 2008
    • Bad News Bears (2005)
      Bad News Bears
      5.8
      • State Band Member
      • 2005
    • Diva Dompe in M83: Don't Save Us from the Flames (2005)
      M83: Don't Save Us from the Flames
      6.0
      Video
      • 2005
    • Sam Farrar in Phantom Planet: Big Brat (2003)
      Phantom Planet: Big Brat
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Alex Greenwald
      • 2003
    • Rubicon (2003)
      Rubicon
      Short
      • Cute Guy
      • 2003
    • Phantom Planet: Lonely Day
      5.5
      Music Video
      • Alex Greenwald
      • 2002
    • Phantom Planet: California (2002)
      Phantom Planet: California
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Alex Greenwald
      • 2002
    • Phantom Planet: Hey Now Girl
      Music Video
      • Alex Greenwald
      • 2001
    • Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, Mary McDonnell, Noah Wyle, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, and Stuart Stone in Donnie Darko (2001)
      Donnie Darko
      8.0
      • Seth Devlin
      • 2001
    • Melissa Joan Hart in Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
      Sabrina the Teenage Witch
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Alex Greenwald (as Phantom Planet)
      • 1998
    • A Pig's Tale (1994)
      A Pig's Tale
      5.9
      Video
      • Von Hofferman
      • 1994
    • Robert Hays, Joanna Kerns, and James Marsden in No Dessert, Dad, Till You Mow the Lawn (1994)
      No Dessert, Dad, Till You Mow the Lawn
      4.9
      • Corby
      • 1994
    • The Halloween Tree (1993)
      The Halloween Tree
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • Ralph (voice)
      • 1993
    • Recycle Rex (1993)
      Recycle Rex
      6.3
      Short
      • (voice)
      • 1993

    Composer



    • Brie Larson in Unicorn Store (2017)
      Unicorn Store
      5.6
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Léa Seydoux in Jalouse (2007)
      Jalouse
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2007
    • The Wondering Kind
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2007

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • Official Site of Alex's band Phantom Planet
    • Alternative names
      • Alexander Greenwald
    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • October 9, 1979
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Other works
      In all 3 "Everybody in..." GAP ads. First to sing in the "Mellow Yellow" ad.

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      (2013-2019) Was a relationship with and was engaged to actress Brie Larson.
    • Quotes
      I look like Jesus. - on his long hair
    • Trademarks
        Gibson SG

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