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Alex O'Loughlin Profile |
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Birth Date: August 24, 1975
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Birth Place: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,
Australia
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Birth Name: Alexander O'Lachlan
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Height: 6'1"
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Biography |
Alex O'Loughlin is an Australian actor best-known for his
roles in Oyster Farmer, The Shield and Moonlight.
O'Loughlin was born in Canberra but raised in Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia. His father is a physics and
astronomy teacher in Sydney, Australia. He graduated in 2002
from the National Institute of Dramatic Art. It was rumored
that Bon Scott was O'Loughlin's biological father, however
this is false.
He resides in West Hollywood, California. He has also
recently split from long term girlfriend Holly Valance in
February 2009, according to tabloids. |
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Other Information |
Was a candidate for the role of James Bond which eventually
went to Daniel Craig.
Graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in
Sydney in 2002.
Enjoys riding motorcycles, rock climbing, music and playing
his guitar.
Was a fan of the heavy-metal band Iron Maiden as a kid.
Had a one-year holding contract with CBS regarding his role
in "Moonlight" (2007).
Has a sister, who is one year younger than him.
His parents got divorced when he was two-years-old. He was
born in the city of Canberra but grew up in Sydney. From the
age of 10 he went back and forth from the two cities.
His father is a physics teacher and his mother is a nurse
(who also plays the piano).
Was roommates with Jonathan Rhys Meyers in New York City
during the filming of August Rush (2007). The two play
brothers in the movie.
Did a lot of his stunt work in "Moonlight" (2007) and had
some training in Kung Fu and and Tai Chi.
His last name is pronounced "O-lock-lin".
Began his career in the theater in Sydney, appearing in
plays by Chekhov and Tolstoy.
His stepfather is Canadian.
Is of Irish and Scottish decent. |
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since June 27, 2009
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