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Alexander Ludwig(I)

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Alexander Ludwig
Alexander Ludwig continues to headline the History Channel series "Vikings" as Bjorn Lothbrok. From child actor to Nordic warrior, "No Small Parts" takes a look at his rise to fame.
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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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      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

    Alexander Ludwig Goes From 'Hunger Games' to "Vikings"

    Alexander Ludwig Goes From 'Hunger Games' to "Vikings"

    Alexander Ludwig continues to headline the History Channel series "Vikings" as Bjorn Ironside. From child actor to Nordic warrior, "No Small Parts" takes a look at his rise to fame.
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    Known for

    Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
    Vikings
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Bjorn Lothbrok
    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

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Shiver
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • And Love Knocked
      • Tom Koller
      • Post-production
    • Killing Castro
      • Post-production
    • Night Comes
      • Post-production



    • Chase Stokes and Sydney Taylor in Marked Men (2025)
      Marked Men
      5.2
      • Rome Archer
      • 2025
    • Alexander Ludwig and Jessica Frances Dukes in Earth Abides (2024)
      Earth Abides
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Isherwood 'Ish' Williams
      • 2024
    • Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
      Bad Boys: Ride or Die
      6.5
      • Dorn
      • 2024
    • Mary McCormack, Chris Bauer, Allen Maldonado, Alexander Ludwig, Stephen Amell, James Harrison Jr., Kelli Berglund, Trey Tucker, Alison Luff, and Robby Ramos in Heels (2021)
      Heels
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Ace Spade
      • 2021–2023
    • Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim in The Covenant (2023)
      The Covenant
      7.5
      • Sergeant Declan O'Brady
      • 2023
    • Nicki Minaj: Super Freaky Girl (2022)
      Nicki Minaj: Super Freaky Girl
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Ken
      • 2022
    • National Champions (2021)
      National Champions
      5.7
      • Emmett Sunday
      • 2021
    • Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. in Night Teeth (2021)
      Night Teeth
      5.7
      • Rocko
      • 2021
    • Michael Shannon, Alexander Ludwig, and Charles Melton in Heart of Champions (2021)
      Heart of Champions
      6.0
      • Alex
      • 2021
    • Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
      Vikings
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Bjorn Lothbrok
      • 2014–2020
    • Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig in Operation Christmas Drop (2020)
      Operation Christmas Drop
      5.9
      • Andrew
      • 2020
    • Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys for Life (2020)
      Bad Boys for Life
      6.5
      • Dorn
      • 2020
    • Recon (2019)
      Recon
      4.6
      • Marson
      • 2019
    • Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Aaron Eckhart, Mandy Moore, Etsushi Toyokawa, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Nick Jonas, and Ed Skrein in Midway (2019)
      Midway
      6.7
      • Roy Pearce
      • 2019
    • Official Poster
      Swerve
      4.7
      TV Series
      • Dr. Delucchi
      • 2017

    Producer



    • Burning Season
      • producer
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    • Recon (2019)
      Recon
      4.6
      • executive producer
      • 2019

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      • Alexander Ludwig
    • Height
      • 6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
    • Born
      • May 7, 1992
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Spouse
      • Lauren DearJanuary 4, 2021 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Leni James Ludwig
    • Parents
        Harald Ludwig
    • Relatives
        Nicholas Ludwig(Sibling)

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Nicknames
      • Zander
      • Xander

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