Alex Kingston
Known for
Alex Kingston is a British actress who first gained international recognition as Dr. Elizabeth Corday on the long-running medical drama 'ER'. She later became a fan favorite in the 'Doctor Who' universe as the time-traveling archaeologist River Song, a role celebrated for its wit and emotional complexity. Kingston has built a distinguished career spanning American network television and British genre drama. She remains one of the most beloved recurring performers in modern 'Doctor Who' history.
Alex Kingston
23 Movies · 33 Series
Alex Kingston is a British actress who first gained international recognition as Dr. Elizabeth Corday on the long-running medical drama 'ER'. She later became a fan favorite in the 'Doctor Who' universe as the time-traveling archaeologist River Song, a role celebrated for its wit and emotional complexity. Kingston has built a distinguished career spanning American network television and British genre drama. She remains one of the most beloved recurring performers in modern 'Doctor Who' history.
Movies
Plays Sharon Rabinowitz
The Killer's Game
2024
Plays Adele
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1989
Plays Tiffany Hartunian
Alpha Dog
2006
Plays Jani De Villiers
Croupier
1998
Plays Diane Freed
Crashing
2007
Plays Lisa Locke
Essex Boys
2000
Plays Jackie Gardner
Like Crazy
2011
Plays River Song
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song
2015
Plays Tamara
Deadpan
2019
Plays Lady Macbeth
National Theatre Live: Macbeth
2013
Plays Frances Partridge
Carrington
1995
Plays Brownie
Sweet Land
2005
Plays Peternelle
This Space Between Us
1999
Plays Ria
Happily Ever After
2016
Plays Mrs. Solomon
A Pin for the Butterfly
1995
Plays River Song
Doctor Who: Rain Gods
2013
Plays River Song
Doctor Who - Night and The Doctor: Last Night
2012
TV Shows
Plays Elizabeth Corday
ER
1994
Plays Sarah Bishop
A Discovery of Witches
2018
Plays River Song
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Caroline Carrison
Crocodile Shoes
1994
Plays Katherine Roberts
The Knock
1994
Plays Ellie Lagden
Hope Springs
2009
Plays Mary Foster
Shoot the Messenger
2016
Plays Judith Gray
The Widow
2019
Plays Dinah Lance
Arrow
2012
Plays Helen Maynard
Marchlands
2011
Plays Audrey Gratz
Treason
2022
Plays Rose Trewen
Secret Service
2026
Plays Dr Blanche Mottershead
Upstairs Downstairs
2010
Plays Moll Flanders
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders
1996
Plays Ruth Hattersley
Chasing Shadows
2014
Plays Mrs Bennet
Lost in Austen
2008
Plays Sheila
Douglas Is Cancelled
2024
Plays River Song
Doctor Who Monster Files
2008
Plays Fiona Banks
FlashForward
2009
Plays Jill Harcourt
Grange Hill
1978
Plays Ellen
A Killing on the Exchange
1987
Plays Naomi Shropshire
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
2016
Plays Ruth
Ben Hur
2010
Plays Dr. Marla Thomkins
Private Practice
2007
Plays Lucifer
Dodger
2022
Plays Patricia Alwick
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Lucy Costin
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Commander Sloane Thompson
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Vlurgen (voice)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Plays Ursula Kröhling
Soldier Soldier
1991
Latest Trailers
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The Killer's Game
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alex Kingston and where are they from?
Alex Kingston is 63 years old, born on March 11, 1963 in Epsom, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Alex Kingston?
Alex Kingston is best known for roles in Alpha Dog, Like Crazy, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.
How many movies has Alex Kingston been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Alex Kingston has appeared in 23 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was Alex Kingston's first movie?
The career of Alex Kingston began with The Wildcats of St Trinian's (1980).
What is Alex Kingston's most recent movie or series?
Alex Kingston's most recent release is Secret Service, which premiered on April 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Alex Kingston appeared in?
On television, Alex Kingston has appeared in Arrow, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Doctor Who, NCIS.
Alex Kingston
1963-03-11 · Epsom, England, UK
Alex Kingston (born 11 March 1963) is an English actress. Active from the early 1980s, Kingston became noted for her television work in both Britain and the US in the 1990s, including her regular role as Dr. Elizabeth Corday in the NBC medical drama ER (1997–2004) and her title role in the ITV miniseries The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996), which earned her a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress.
Kingston's later credits include the recurring role of River Song in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who (2008–2015), Mrs. Bennet in the ITV period-drama fantasy Lost in Austen (2008), Dinah Lance in The CW's superhero fiction drama series Arrow (2013–2016), and Sarah Bishop in A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022).