Alexander Vlahos Biography: Height, Wife, Age, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Movies, Parents

Alexander Vlahos is a Welsh actor, writer, and director recognized for his compelling performances in historical dramas and fantasy series.

He first drew widespread attention as the adult Mordred in the final season of the BBC series Merlin and later earned international acclaim as Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, in the lavish Canal+ production Versailles.

Bilingual in Welsh and English, Vlahos has built a versatile career spanning television, film, audio dramas, and stage work while also directing acclaimed short films.

Alexander Vlahos
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Alexander Vlahos
Born:	30 July 1988 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Tumble, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Nationality:	Welsh
Ethnicity:	Welsh and Greek
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Vlahos
Spouse:	Julie van Rhijn (m. 2022)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	River Vlahos
Occupation:	Actor, writer, director
Net Worth:	$2-5 million

Early Life and Education

Alexander Vlahos came into the world on July 30, 1988, in Tumble, Carmarthenshire, Wales, before his family moved to Llantrisant.

He is the son of a Greek father and a Welsh mother—Mr. and Mrs. Vlahos—and grew up bilingual, with Welsh as his first language.

No siblings are publicly detailed. An avid ice hockey player from ages eight to eighteen (including for Wales and Great Britain), he shifted focus to acting and trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, graduating in 2009. He is of Welsh and Greek origin, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Alexander Vlahos began his professional journey shortly after drama school with roles in Welsh productions like the BBC Wales drama Crash.

He quickly moved into daytime television with a standout week-long arc in Doctors and gained further notice in acclaimed series such as The Indian Doctor and the National Service drama Privates.

His breakthrough came in 2012 when he portrayed the adult Mordred in the final season of Merlin, earning praise for bringing depth to the iconic character.

That same period saw him writing audio dramas, including contributions to The Mayfair Monster and Bernice Summerfield – New Frontiers.

Vlahos achieved greater international recognition starring as Philippe, Duke of Orléans, across three seasons of the opulent historical series Versailles (2015–2018), showcasing a range from dramatic intensity to lighter moments.

He has continued with recurring roles in Outlander and Sanditon, appeared in Netflix’s Irish Wish (2024) and Firecracker, and built a strong presence in audio productions as Dorian Gray.

As a director and co-owner of CowHouse Films, he has created award-winning shorts like Lola, expanding his influence behind the camera while maintaining a steady presence in both British and international projects.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @alexvlahosofficial

Personal Life

Alexander Vlahos, 37 years old and 1.78m tall, married Julie van Rhijn in 2022 (with a second ceremony that May). The couple welcomed their son River in February 2024.

Previously linked to actress Lauren Samuels, he maintains a relatively private family life while openly discussing his ADHD diagnosis.

Rooted in his Welsh heritage and bilingual background, Vlahos balances a demanding career with personal passions like ice hockey nostalgia and creative pursuits.

Net Worth

Alexander Vlahos has an estimated net worth in the range of $2-5 million. Primary sources of income include long-running television roles in Versailles and Merlin, voice work in audio dramas, directing shorts, and production activities through his company.

Filmography

• Truth or Dare (2012)
• Merlin (2012)
• Privates (2013)
• Versailles (2015–2018)
• Sanditon (2022–2023)
• Outlander (2022–2023)
• Irish Wish (2024)
• Firecracker (2024)