Joe Alwyn, born on February twenty-first, nineteen ninety-one, is an accomplished English actor and songwriter. He made his feature film debut in Ang Lee's critically acclaimed war drama, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, released in two thousand sixteen. Since then, Alwyn has showcased his talent in a variety of films, including The Favourite, Boy Erased, Mary Queen of Scots, Harriet, and Catherine Called Birdy, with his latest project, The Brutalist, set to release in two thousand twenty-four. He also starred in the BBC and Hulu drama series Conversations with Friends in two thousand twenty-two.
Raised in North London after being born in Kent, Alwyn's passion for acting blossomed during his teenage years. He participated in student productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and pursued his education in the arts, earning BA degrees in English literature and drama from the University of Bristol in two thousand twelve, followed by acting at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in two thousand fifteen.
In addition to his film career, Alwyn has collaborated with renowned American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, contributing to ten of her songs released between two thousand twenty and two thousand twenty-two. Notable tracks include 'Exile' and 'Betty' from Swift's eighth studio album, Folklore, which won the prestigious Album of the Year at the sixty-third Annual Grammy Awards. His contributions to both film and music have not gone unnoticed; he received the Trophée Chopard at the two thousand eighteen Cannes Film Festival and was featured on the Time 100 Next list of rising stars in two thousand twenty-two.