Quick Info
| Profession | Stand-up Comedian, Singer, Musician, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/12/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Alex |
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| Full Name | Alexander Babu Arulanthu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Pescatarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | One elder brother |
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| Spouse | Sumitha |
| Children | Father of two sons |
Career
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| Background | After completing his education, Alexander worked as a software engineer at Amazon in Seattle for fifteen years while nurturing his passion for music. He transitioned into stand-up comedy around 2014, initially taking a sabbatical from his IT career to explore this new path. His performances are characterized by clean and musical comedy, making them suitable for all audiences. Alexander experienced considerable success through specials such as 'Alex in Wonderland' (2019) and 'Alexperience', with plans for additional projects focusing on Tamil culture. He has toured internationally across the United States, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Kuwait and Australia. | ||||
| Acting | In addition to comedy, Alexander has appeared in films such as Time Enna Boss and Maara, expressing interest in meaningful roles in cinema. | ||||
| Other Ventures | He launched his own OTT platform Anba TV after major platforms declined to host his show Alexperience. | ||||
| YouTube | He has over 2.1 million YouTube subscribers and is known for sharing wholesome comedy content and humorous observations. |
Style Quotient
| Yoga Instructor | Apart from comedy, Alexander shares his knowledge of yoga on social media, promoting its benefits. |
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Alexander achieved a master's degree in Software Engineering in the United States and worked at Amazon in Seattle thereafter. | |
| 2. He began his music training in the Carnatic style while in the U.S. | |
| 3. Growing up, he sang in the local church choir and played instruments including the tabla and harmonium. | |
| 4. Alexander's family was musically inclined, influencing his love for Tamil classical music. | |
| 5. His decision to focus on stand-up comedy full-time was encouraged by his wife, who believed in his passion. | |
| 6. Notably, his audience, mostly comprising teenagers, enjoyed his humor centered on nostalgic Tamil songs. | |
| 7. He has crafted his comedy specials both as a tribute and exploration of Tamil heritage. | |
| 8. He was born and brought up in a small village called Andavoorani in Ramanathapuram district. | |
| 9. His 2019 tribute to KJ Yesudas earned over 4 million views on YouTube. | |
| 10. He performed 115 shows of 'Alex in Wonderland' before the special ended in 2019 and became available on Amazon Prime. |