Alex Reid

Alexander Aristides Reid was born on July 21, 1975, in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. He pursued acting, graduating from the Guildford School of Acting in 2000. Under the stage name Alex Thorne, he made early appearances in notable productions such as an uncredited role as a ‘Judge’ in “Judge Dredd” (1995), an uncredited ‘Russian Soldier’ in “The Saint” (1997), and an uncredited ‘Waiter’ in “Sliding Doors” (1998). He also appeared as ‘German Policeman Outside Carver’s Party’ in “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997) and an uncredited ‘Villager’ in “Gladiator” (2000). Reid’s television work included portraying Jason Cunliffe in “Hollyoaks: Indecent Behaviour” (2001) and “Hollyoaks” (2001).

Reid diversified his career by entering the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), participating in over 300 fights across various disciplines. His professional MMA debut was in 2000. He gained significant public attention in 2010 when he participated in, and won, the 7th and final series of Channel 4’s “Celebrity Big Brother” with 65% of the public vote. Following this, he continued his MMA career, competing in various promotions including Cage Rage, BAMMA, and UCMMA. He held the UK1 Middleweight Championship in kickboxing, which he defended in 2009. Reid also continued acting, featuring as himself in the TV series “Drifters” (2016) and later in films such as “Dangerous Game” (2017) and “Sensation” (2021). Throughout his career, Reid has navigated between professional fighting and acting, maintaining a public profile through both disciplines.