James Alexandrou Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Ex

James Alekos Alexandrou, professionally known as James Alexandrou, is a British actor, filmmaker, writer, and director best known for portraying Martin Fowler in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Beyond acting, he has built a respected career as a filmmaker, directing and writing a number of award-screened short films and music videos, earning recognition for his creative work both in front of and behind the camera.

James Alexandrou
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Real Name:	James Alekos Alexandrou
Stage Name:	James Alexandrou
Born:	12 April 1985 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Islington, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	Greek Cypriot and English
Height:	1.91m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Alexandrou
Siblings:	Antoinette Alexandrou
Spouse:	Avital Lvova (2022)
Relationship:	Kara Tointon (2006–2007)
Occupation:	Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Writer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

James Alexandrou was born on 12 April 1985 in Islington, London, England. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alexandrou, with a Greek Cypriot father and an English mother.

Raised in a multicultural household, he grew up alongside his twin sister, Antoinette Alexandrou, an older sister, and a younger brother, embracing both his Greek Cypriot and English heritage from an early age.

James Alexandrou attended Chingford Foundation School before studying at the renowned Anna Scher Theatre School, where he honed his acting skills. After leaving EastEnders, he further developed his craft by enrolling at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He is of Greek Cypriot and English ethnicity, while Christianity is associated with his family heritage.

Career

James Alexandrou launched his professional acting career in 1996 when he was cast as Martin Fowler in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Spending more than a decade on the series, he appeared in over 750 episodes and became one of the programme’s most recognizable young stars.

Following his departure in 2007, he broadened his experience through stage productions, including Shakespeare performances, radio dramas, and television guest appearances in series such as Silent Witness, Call the Midwife, and The Confessions of Frannie Langton.

James Alexandrou later established himself as a filmmaker, writing and directing acclaimed short films including Cowboys, Myrtle, The Show, One More, and Sunlight, as well as directing music videos and theatrical productions.

His ability to combine acting with filmmaking has earned him respect as a versatile creative professional whose contributions extend across television, theatre, and independent cinema.

Personal Life

James Alexandrou, 41 years old and 1.91m tall, married producer Avital Lvova in December 2022 after several years together. Before his marriage, he was in a well-publicized relationship with his EastEnders co-star Kara Tointon from 2006 to 2007.

He has not publicly disclosed having children and generally keeps his private life away from media attention, choosing instead to focus on his work as an actor and filmmaker.

Net Worth

James Alexandrou has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His earnings have come primarily from his long-running acting career, particularly his role in EastEnders, alongside income from directing, writing, producing independent films, theatre productions, and commercial creative projects.

Filmography

• Blessed Burden (1999)
• No Easy Way Out (2013)
• Soror (2014)
• Semper Fidel (2014)
• The Prey (2015)
• Fingers (2015)

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