Alan Cox is an accomplished actor and producer, recognized for his work in film, television, and theatre, including notable roles in ‘Young Sherlock Holmes’ and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. After making his motion picture debut as Watson in the 1985 film Young Sherlock Holmes, Alan Cox went on to establish a robust foundation in classical theatre following his formal training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His early career saw him performing with the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company, building a diverse portfolio that included film roles in The Auteur Theory (1999) and Not Only But Always (2004), alongside his extensive work across television and theatre. Cox has maintained a highly varied career spanning multiple mediums.
In recent years, Cox has become known for extensive voice work, including Doctor Who: The Legacy of Time (2019), The Paternoster Gang (2019), and Doctor Who: Stranded (2020-2022). His recent acting credits include New Amsterdam (2021), Magic Mike’s Last Dance (2023), and Act Super Naturally (2023), with upcoming roles in The Marlowe Sessions (2024) and The Gold (2025). He served as executive producer for RICO (The Richard Demarco Story) (2022). His voice career continues with Stray Blade (2023), Dante (2024), Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Adventures (2024), Doctor Who: Short Trips (2024), The Death and Life of River Song (2025), and Doctor Who: The Fifth Doctor Adventures (2025).