Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, songwriter |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Joe Alwyn
10/03/2026
Joe Alwyn joined the cast of Tomas Alfredson's psychological drama Séance on a Wet Afternoon, alongside Rachel Weisz and Matthew Macfadyen. The film is an adaptation of Mark McGown's novel and is being developed with a screenplay by Jack Thorne. Filming took place in London in March 2026.
11/01/2026
Alwyn's film Hamnet, in which he appears alongside Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, won Best Picture at the 2026 Golden Globes. The Chloé Zhao-directed drama was later a major awards contender at the 2026 Academy Awards, where Buckley won Best Actress.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Matthew Alwyn |
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| Summary | English actor known for Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, The Favourite, Mary Queen of Scots, The Brutalist and Hamnet. He co-wrote several Taylor Swift songs from the albums Folklore and Evermore. |
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| Early Life | Raised in North London, he developed an interest in acting during his teenage years and joined the National Youth Theatre in 2009. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Bristol | BA in English literature and drama (2012) |
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| Royal Central School of Speech and Drama | BA in acting (2015) |
Personal Life
| Residence | London |
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Relationships & More
| Former Partner | Taylor Swift (2016–2023) |
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Family
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| Relatives | Composer William Alwyn is his great-grandfather; Jonathan Alwyn is his grandfather |
Career
| Debut | Feature film debut as the title character in Ang Lee's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) |
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| Notable Television | Lead role in Conversations with Friends (2022), a BBC and Hulu drama series |
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| Music | Co-wrote ten Taylor Swift songs released from 2020 to 2022, including Exile and Betty |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He appeared in the Cannes-winning film Stars at Noon (2022), which won the Grand Prix at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. | |
| 2. He credits his Folklore Grammy contribution alongside Taylor Swift's work on the album. |
