Alan Cox

Alan Cox was born on August 6, 1970, in London, England, UK. He began his acting career as a child actor before undergoing formal training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Following his graduation, Cox began working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, establishing a foundation in classical theatre.

His early career included his motion picture debut as Watson in the 1985 film “Young Sherlock Holmes.” Cox has maintained a diverse career across various mediums. His film credits include “The Dictator” (2012), “Contagion,” “Mrs. Dalloway,” and “An Awfully Big Adventure.” On television, he has appeared in productions such as “The Good Wife,” “John Adams,” and “The Odyssey.” He is also known for extensive voice work in podcast series like “Doctor Who: The Fifth Doctor Adventures” and multiple other Doctor Who audio dramas.

In theatre, Cox has performed in significant roles, including Uncle Vanya at the Hampstead Theatre in London and Claudius in Hamlet for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. He also played David Frost in the national tour of “Frost/Nixon,” earning a Helen Hayes Award nomination for his performance. His Broadway debut was in “Translations,” which transferred from McCarter Theatre Center. In addition to acting, Cox has taken on producer roles for various projects, including “RICO (The Richard Demarco Story)” (2022) and “Royal Babylon: The Criminal Record of the British Monarchy” (2012), for which he also served as co-director.