Joe Alwyn - Actor
Age: 34
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor
Joe Alwyn (born February 21, 1991) is a British actor and songwriter known for his understated performances in critically acclaimed dramas and period pieces.
Raised in North London, Alwyn studied at the University of Bristol and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He rose to prominence almost immediately after graduating when director Ang Lee cast him as the lead in the 2016 war drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
Career Highlights
Film: He has built a reputation for choosing character-driven roles in prestige films, including The Favourite (2018), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Harriet (2019), and The Brutalist (2024).
Television: He starred as Nick in the 2022 Hulu/BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Conversations with Friends.
Music: Under the pseudonym William Bowery, Alwyn co-wrote and co-produced several songs with Taylor Swift on her albums Folklore, Evermore, and Midnights. This collaboration earned him a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021.
Notable Roles
ProjectRoleYearBilly Lynn's Long Halftime WalkBilly Lynn2016The FavouriteSamuel Masham2018Conversations with FriendsNick Conway2022Kinds of KindnessVarious2024
Alwyn is often noted for his private nature and his preference for supporting roles in ensemble casts over "flashy" leading man parts. He was also in a high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift for nearly seven years before their split in early 2023.