Alexx O’Nell Biography: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Ex-Wife, Divorce, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Instagram

Alexander Leonard O’Neill, professionally known as Alexx O’Nell, is an American actor and musician who transitioned from stage theatre in the United States into a successful career in the Indian entertainment industry.

He initially gained recognition through television commercials and supporting film appearances before achieving widespread attention for his performance as Captain Robert Clive in the Tamil historical drama Madrasapattinam.

His popularity expanded through appearances in major productions such as Urumi, Chittagong, Golondaaj, Ae Watan Mere Watan, and L2: Empuraan.

Alongside acting, he has built a parallel career as a musician, releasing original music while continuing to work across films, television, and streaming platforms in several regional languages.

Alexx O'Nell
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Alexander Leonard O'Neill
Stage Name:	Alexx O'Nell
Born:	July 26, 1980 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Connecticut, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Dutch-American
Height:	6 feet 2 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Siblings:	One Sister
Spouse:	Sweta Keswani (Former)
Occupation:	Actor and Musician
Net Worth:	₹85 Lakh

Early Life and Education

Alexander Leonard O’Neill (46 years old) was born on July 26, 1980, in Connecticut, United States.

He spent his childhood in Madison, Connecticut, growing up in a family with Irish and Dutch roots.

Information regarding the names of his parents has not been publicly disclosed. He was raised alongside a sister and practices Christianity.

He attended Boston University, where he completed his higher education. During his early years, he developed a strong passion for performing arts and spent nearly a decade participating in theatre productions and musical performances.

Alongside acting, he taught himself to play the guitar and began writing original music before eventually pursuing opportunities beyond the United States.

Personal Life

Alexx O’Nell is currently single. He was previously married to Indian actress and television personality Sweta Keswani.

The couple married in 2008 through multiple ceremonies reflecting different cultural and religious traditions. However, they separated in 2011 and later finalized their divorce.

Following the end of his marriage, he was in a relationship with actress Shama Sikander. The relationship lasted several years before the pair eventually went their separate ways in 2015.

He does not have any children and has generally maintained a private personal life despite public interest in his relationships.

Career

Alexx O’Nell began his professional journey in theatre before moving into advertising and entertainment work in India.

After appearing in numerous television commercials, he made his way into films with projects such as Cheeni Kum and Loins of Punjab Presents.

His breakthrough came with the Tamil historical drama Madrasapattinam, where he portrayed Captain Robert Clive.

The performance earned him widespread recognition and opened doors to larger opportunities across Indian cinema.

He went on to appear in major productions including Urumi, Chittagong, Main Aur Charles, Kesari, Roohi, and Golondaaj.

His ability to portray historical figures, military officers, and complex antagonistic characters helped establish him as a sought-after performer across Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali cinema.

Beyond films, he has built a strong presence in the streaming space through series such as Bose: Dead/Alive, Inside Edge, Aarya, and Sweet Kaaram Coffee.

His recent projects include Khufiya, Ae Watan Mere Watan, and the Malayalam action blockbuster L2: Empuraan.

Alongside acting, he continues to pursue music, writing and performing original songs while balancing both careers.

Awards

• West Bengal Film Journalists Association Award Nomination for Best Actor (2022)

Net Worth

Alexx O’Nell has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹85 lakh. His earnings primarily come from acting projects across multiple film industries, streaming series, commercial endorsements, live performances, and independent music releases.

Social Media

• Instagram: @alexx_onell
• X: @alexx_onell
• YouTube: @AlexxONellMusic

Filmography

• Cheeni Kum (2007)
• Loins of Punjab Presents (2007)
• Madrasapattinam (2010)
• Urumi (2011)
• Joker (2012)
• Chittagong (2012)
• Main Aur Charles (2015)
• Yeti Obhijaan (2017)
• Bose: Dead/Alive (2017)
• Inside Edge (2017)
• Kesari (2019)
• Roohi (2021)
• Aarya (2021)
• Golondaaj (2021)
• Kuttiye (2023)
• Khufiya (2023)
• Sweet Kaaram Coffee (2023)
• Ae Watan Mere Watan (2024)
• Pokkhirajer Dim (2025)
• L2: Empuraan (2025)