Joe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn, born Joseph Matthew Alwyn on February 21, 1991, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, is an English actor. He made his film debut in “Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk” (2016) and has since appeared in films like “The Favourite” (2018) and “Harriet” (2019). Alwyn studied at the University of Bristol and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He dated singer Taylor Swift from 2016 to 2023.
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Early Life and Career
Joseph Matthew Alwyn was born on February 21, 1991 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, and raised in North London. His mother is a psychotherapist and his father a documentary filmmaker. He attended the City of London School and joined the National Youth Theatre in his teens. After earning a BA in English literature and drama from the University of Bristol in 2012, he completed a second BA in acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2015. In his final year, he was cast in the lead role of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016), marking his feature film debut.
Movies and Television
Alwyn’s breakout role came in Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016), followed by supporting roles in The Sense of an Ending (2017), The Favourite (2018), Operation Finale (2018), Boy Erased (2018), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Harriet (2019), and A Christmas Carol (2019). He starred in The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021), Catherine Called Birdy (2022), Stars at Noon (2022), and the Hulu/BBC series Conversations with Friends (2022). Recent projects include The Brutalist (2024), Kinds of Kindness (2024), and upcoming roles in Hamnet (2025) and Hamlet (2025).
Modeling
While primarily an actor, Alwyn has appeared in fashion editorials for magazines like Wonderland, Arena Homme+, and WSJ. He’s modeled for campaigns including Tom Ford’s Beau de Jour fragrance and has featured in style shoots that highlight his 6 ft 2½ in frame and classic British looks. His presence at fashion events and red carpets has earned him recognition for understated elegance and versatility.
Personal Life
Alwyn was in a high-profile relationship with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from 2016 to 2023. During that time, he co-wrote several songs with her under the pseudonym William Bowery, including “Exile” and “Betty” from her Grammy-winning album Folklore. He values privacy and rarely discusses his personal life publicly. He has two brothers, Thomas and Patrick, and is the great-grandson of composer William Alwyn. He continues to live and work between London and Los Angeles.
Wiki and Measurements
Full name Joseph Matthew Alwyn; born February 21, 1991 (age 34); British actor active since 2015; educated at University of Bristol and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Height 6 ft 2½ in (1.89 m); weight approximately 178 lbs (81 kg); slim build; blue eyes; blonde hair.