Alexander Ludwig was born on May 7, 1992, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He later moved to Los Angeles, California, where he currently resides. He grew up in a family of six, with three younger siblings: twins Nicholas and Natalie, and a younger sister named Sophia. His father runs a business and has served as a co-chairman at Lions Gate Entertainment, while his mother, Sharlene Martin, is a former actress.
Although Ludwig developed an early interest in acting, his parents were initially hesitant to support his ambitions due to concerns about the challenges child actors often face.
Ludwig attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he majored in theatre. His formal training provided a foundational platform for his later success in the entertainment industry.
Alexander Ludwig began his acting career at the age of nine, first appearing in a commercial for a Harry Potter-themed toy. This early exposure helped him sign with an agent and land roles in additional commercials. His early film roles include:
• Air Bud: World Pup (2000)
• MXP: Most Xtreme Primate (2004)
• Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy (2005)
• Eve and the Fire Horse (2005)
He also began accumulating television credits during this period, with appearances in A Little Thing Called Murder (2006) and The Seeker: The Dark is Rising (2007). In 2007, he starred in The Sandlot: Heading Home.
In 2009, Ludwig had a breakthrough role as the lead in Disney's Race to Witch Mountain. The film was a commercial success and cemented his presence in Hollywood. His next major role came in 2012, when he portrayed Cato in The Hunger Games. The film's massive global success further elevated his career profile.
Other notable films include:
• Grown Ups 2 (2013)
• Lone Survivor (2013)
• When the Game Stands Tall (2014)
• Final Girl (2015)
• The Final Girls (2015)
Since 2014, Ludwig has starred as Bjorn Ironside in the acclaimed television series Vikings, which has significantly contributed to his fame and recognition. He also appeared in the music video for The Band Perry's "Gentle on My Mind" in 2014.
| Birth Date: | 7 May, 1992 |
| Age: | 27 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | University of Southern California |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian actor, singer and model |
| Twitter Id: | Alexanderludwig |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
