Alex Macqueen
Known for
Alex Macqueen, born in Epsom in 1973, is a British character actor best known for cold, mannered comic figures. He played the smooth Downing Street strategist Julius Nicholson across Armando Iannucci's The Thick of It (2005), returning in the follow-ups and In the Loop. He was also the memorably uneasy chemistry teacher Mr Kennedy in The Inbetweeners (2008) and Peep Show's Alan Johnson. A steady presence in British comedy and drama, he plays repression and menace with equal precision.
Alex Macqueen
46 Movies
31 Series
Alex Macqueen, born in Epsom in 1973, is a British character actor best known for cold, mannered comic figures. He played the smooth Downing Street strategist Julius Nicholson across Armando Iannucci's The Thick of It (2005), returning in the follow-ups and In the Loop. He was also the memorably uneasy chemistry teacher Mr Kennedy in The Inbetweeners (2008) and Peep Show's Alan Johnson. A steady presence in British comedy and drama, he plays repression and menace with equal precision.
Movies
Plays Royal Crier
Cinderella
2015
Plays Tour Guide
Jack the Giant Slayer
2013
Plays Martin
The Moment
2026
Plays Train Ticket Collector
Keeping Mum
2005
Plays Queen's Emissary
Youth
2015
Plays Mr. Forrest (voice)
That Christmas
2024
Plays Mr Stubbins
Downton Abbey: A New Era
2022
Plays Sir Jonathan Tutt
In the Loop
2009
Plays Lambert
Slaughterhouse Rulez
2018
Plays Malcolm Dodds
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
Plays Malcolm Storge MP
Four Lions
2010
Plays Dr. Thorpe
One Chance
2013
Plays Mr. Dunlop
Gambit
2012
Plays Minister
I Give It a Year
2013
Plays Kevin Sutherland
The Inbetweeners Movie
2011
Plays Malcolm
Chalet Girl
2011
Plays Charlie
Downhill
2020
Plays Dick Rowe
Midas Man
2024
Plays Laird
Tornado
2025
Plays Rupert Cavendish
Slow West
2015
Plays Sir Alexander Holmes
Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
2026
Plays Sir Thomas Lucy
All Is True
2018
Plays Sycophantus
Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans
2019
Plays Kevin Sutherland
The Inbetweeners 2
2014
Plays Stooge
Magicians
2007
Plays Nigel Hogg
Dare to Be Wild
2015
Plays Edward
Anuvahood
2011
Plays Roy Tunt
The Hide
2008
Plays Mr Jacobs
Tu£sday
2008
Plays Dr. Lambroso (as Alexander Macqueen)
The Emperor's Wife
2003
Plays Prison Governor
Bonded by Blood
2010
Plays Daddy
Not Sophie's Choice
2015
Plays Vicar
Mr. Bean's Wedding
2007
Plays Mr. Bates
School's Out Forever
2021
Plays TV Director
Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story
2012
Plays Isaac
Pitch Black Heist
2012
Plays Charles
Fear of Water
2015
Plays Superintendent
Dr. Easy
2013
TV Shows
Plays Edmund
Hunderby
2012
Plays Dr. Julius Fisher
Lewis
2007
Plays Hove
Pompidou
2015
Plays Ashley Sheffield
Together
2015
Plays Bishop Gardiner
Becoming Elizabeth
2022
Plays Various
The Wrong Door
2008
Plays Ben Harvey
Fate: The Winx Saga
2021
Plays Nick Hewitt
The Feud
2025
Plays Various
Crackanory
2013
Plays Tindall
Hijack
2023
Plays Kevin Sutherland
The Inbetweeners
2008
Creator
Plays David
Sally4Ever
2018
Plays Fay's Dad
This Is England '88
2011
Plays Patrick Jarvis MP
Peaky Blinders
2013
Plays George Lomax
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
2026
Plays Lord Rupert
The Hairdresser Mysteries
2026
Plays Julius Nicholson
The Thick of It
2005
Plays Mr. Oldenham
The Nevers
2021
Plays Brother Quintus
Plebs
2013
Plays Vicar
The IT Crowd
2006
Plays Special Agent Callett
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Francis Shirewell
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Ian
Pulling
2006
Plays Man in Cab
Angelo's
2007
Plays Jury Foreman
Peep Show
2003
Plays Merlin Crow
Sister Boniface Mysteries
2022
Plays Colonel Ribbindane
The Durrells
2016
Plays Simon
The Afternoon Play
2003
Plays Mr Raymond Wendle
Father Brown
2013
Plays Marco
Playhouse Presents
2012
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Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
Full Filmography
The Hairdresser Mysteries
Lord Rupert · 3 episodes
2026–
TV
Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
Sir Alexander Holmes
2026
Film
The Moment
Martin
2026
Film
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
George Lomax · 3 episodes
2026–
TV
Midsomer Murders
Francis Shirewell · 1 episode
2025
TV
Tornado
Laird
2025
Film
The Feud
Nick Hewitt · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
That Christmas
Mr. Forrest (voice)
2024
Film
Rivals
Harold White · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alex Macqueen and where are they from?
Alex Macqueen is 52 years old, born on November 30, 1973 in Epsom, Surrey, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Alex Macqueen?
Alex Macqueen is best known for roles in Cinderella, Jack the Giant Slayer, Youth.
How many movies has Alex Macqueen been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Alex Macqueen has appeared in 46 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Alex Macqueen's first movie?
The career of Alex Macqueen began with The Emperor's Wife (2003).
What is Alex Macqueen's most recent movie or series?
Alex Macqueen's most recent release is The Hairdresser Mysteries, which premiered on July 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Alex Macqueen appeared in?
On television, Alex Macqueen has appeared in Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, The IT Crowd, Fate: The Winx Saga.
Does Alex Macqueen have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Alex Macqueen's upcoming work includes: Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint (2026).
Alex Macqueen
1973-11-30 · Epsom, Surrey, England, UK
Alexander Tulloch Macqueen (born 30 November 1973) is an English actor. He has appeared on television, film and radio in the UK in productions such as Holby City, Doctor Who, Hut 33, Peep Show, The Thick of It, Keeping Mum, Fate: The Winx Saga, and The Inbetweeners. He also guest-starred in The Durrells in Series 4.