Alfie Allen Biography: Game of Thrones, Sister, Emmy, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Daughter, Movies

Alfie Evan Allen, professionally known as Alfie Allen, is an English actor widely recognized for his portrayal of Theon Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2019.

He began his acting career in 1998 with the Channel 4 comedy You Are Here and appeared in the film Elizabeth alongside his sister the same year.

Allen’s early credits include roles in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London, Atonement, and Casualty 1907, before rising to international fame through Game of Thrones.

His film work also includes appearances in John Wick (2014), The Predator (2018), and Jojo Rabbit (2019).

Profile

• Full Name: Alfie Evan Allen
• Stage Name: Alfie Allen
• Born: 12 September 1986
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: English actor
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Keith Allen, Alison Owen
• Siblings: Lily Allen, Gala Talbott, Teddie Malleson-Allen
• Partner: DJ Allie Teilz (2017 to 2019)
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life And Education

Alfie Evan Allen was born on 12 September 1986 in Hammersmith, London, England.

He is the son of film producer Alison Owen and Welsh-born actor Keith Allen.

His older sister is singer Lily Allen, who famously wrote the song “Alfie” about him, and his uncle is actor and director Kevin Allen.

Additionally, he is a third cousin of singer Sam Smith.

Allen received his education at Windlesham House School in Sussex, Embley Park School near Romsey, St John’s College in Portsmouth, and completed his A-levels at the Fine Arts College in Hampstead.

He is of English and Welsh descent through his parents, though his religious beliefs have not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Alfie Allen began his acting career in 1998 as a child, appearing in the Channel 4 comedy You Are Here, co-written by Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

That same year, he appeared alongside his sister Lily Allen in the historical film Elizabeth, produced by their mother, Alison Owen.

In the early 2000s, Allen took on smaller roles in films such as Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London—directed by his uncle Kevin Allen—Atonement, and the BBC drama Casualty 1907.

He transitioned to stage acting in 2008, replacing Daniel Radcliffe in the UK tour of Equus, and built his filmography with independent films like Soulboy, The Kid, Freestyle, and Powder.

His breakthrough came in 2011 when he was cast as Theon Greyjoy in HBO’s Game of Thrones, a role he originally auditioned for as Jon Snow.

Allen’s complex portrayal of Theon over eight seasons earned him international acclaim and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2019.

During and after the series, he expanded into film with roles in John Wick (2014), The Predator (2018), and Jojo Rabbit (2019), showcasing his ability to navigate both action and dark comedy.

He also presented Football: A Brief History, a 2016 History Channel documentary, reflecting his personal passion for the sport.

Allen continued to diversify his career with television roles in White House Farm (2020) and SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022), and on stage, he starred in The Spoils in London and made his Broadway debut in Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen (2022), earning a Tony Award nomination.

With upcoming projects including McVeigh (2024) and Safe Harbor (2025), Allen remains a dynamic presence in both film and television, steadily evolving his craft over more than two decades in the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @alfieeallen

Personal Life

Alfie Allen is currently believed to be single, with no public record of a marriage or additional children.

He was previously in a relationship with American DJ Allie Teilz from 2017 to 2019, and they share a daughter born in October 2018.

Allen has expressed his joy in fatherhood and occasionally shares tributes to his daughter on social media.

Filmography

Film:

• You Are Here (1998)
• Elizabeth (1998)
• Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
• Stoned (2005)
• Sixty Six (2006)
• Atonement (2007)
• The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
• Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)
• Freefall (2009)
• Freestyle (2010)
• Powder (2011)
• Confine (2012)
• Plastic (2014)
• John Wick (2014)
• Pandemic (2016)
• Jojo Rabbit (2019)
• Nightwalkers (2020)
• La Cha Cha (2021)
• Night Teeth (2021)
• McVeigh (2024)

Television:

• The Comic Strip Presents… (1988)
• Spaced (1999)
• The Golden Hour (2005)
• Jericho (2005)
• Casualty 1907 (2008)
• Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
• Close to the Enemy (2016)
• Football: A Brief History (2017)
• SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022)
• Transformers: EarthSpark (2023)
• Safe Harbor (2025)

Net Worth

Alfie Allen’s estimated net worth is around $6 million, largely earned through his acting career.

He gained international recognition and substantial income from his role as Theon Greyjoy on HBO’s Game of Thrones, reportedly earning up to $300,000 per episode in later seasons.

Allen has also appeared in notable films like John Wick (2014), The Predator (2018), Jojo Rabbit (2019), and TV series including Harlots and White House Farm.