Ian Alexander Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Video Games

Ian Alexander is an American actor known professionally, who has made a significant impact in film, television, and video games despite a relatively young career. They are widely recognized for groundbreaking roles as Buck Vu in the Netflix series The OA, Lev in the video game The Last of Us Part II, and Gray Tal in Star Trek: Discovery.

Alexander brings authenticity and depth to diverse characters, earning praise for their contributions to LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media.

Ian Alexander
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Ian Alexander
Born:	20 April 2001 (age 25 years old)
Place of Birth:	Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.54m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Alexander
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Ian Alexander was born on April 20, 2001, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, his father, worked for the Department of Defense. Information about having any siblings are not publicly known.

Due to his father’s job, the family moved frequently, living in places including Hawaii, Japan, and Washington, D.C. He participated in community theater and chorus during elementary school. Details about formal higher education are not widely known, though he attended high school during his early acting pursuits. He is of mixed Vietnamese and American (white) ethnicity and was raised in a Mormon family but now identifies as agnostic.

Career

Ian Alexander began his acting career at age 14 after responding to an open casting call on Tumblr for an Asian-American transgender teen role in Netflix’s The OA. He landed the part of Buck Vu (and later Michelle Vu), making his professional debut in 2016 and becoming one of the first out trans Asian-American actors on a major series.

This breakthrough role not only launched his career but also helped his family better understand and accept his identity. He followed up with a supporting role as Vic in the 2018 film Every Day and co-wrote and appeared in the 2017 short film Déjà Vu.

Alexander gained further acclaim for voicing and providing motion capture for Lev in the acclaimed 2020 video game The Last of Us Part II. He joined the cast of Star Trek: Discovery in 2020 as Gray Tal, appearing in seasons three and four and contributing to the show’s inclusive storytelling.

His film work includes the 2022 thriller Daughter, and he has done voice acting in animated projects such as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Alexander continues to balance acting with advocacy for greater trans and Asian-American representation in entertainment.

Ian Alexander’s work has opened doors for more authentic portrayals of transgender and non-binary characters. His performances are noted for their emotional honesty and versatility across live-action, voice, and motion capture formats. As a trailblazer, he remains an influential figure for younger audiences seeking visibility in Hollywood.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ianaiexander

Personal Life

Ian Alexander came out as transgender in his early teens, and his role on The OA played a key part in helping his family accept his identity. Alexander maintains a relatively private personal life focused on his career, advocacy work, and creative projects.

He is openly non-binary and uses they/he pronouns. There are no public details of romantic relationships, and he appears to be single.

Filmography

• The OA (2016–2019)
• Déjà Vu (2017)
• Every Day (2018)
• The Last of Us Part II (2020)
• Star Trek: Discovery (2020–2024)
• Daughter (2022)
• Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023)

Net Worth

Ian Alexander has an estimated net worth of around $1 million. His earnings primarily come from acting roles in television series, films, and major video game productions like The Last of Us Part II, supplemented by voice work and growing opportunities in the entertainment industry.