Once upon a time, Alex O’Loughlin was a serious contender for the role of James Bond before Daniel Craig attacked him. Now he is best known for his role as Lt. Commander Steve McGarrett in Hawaii Five-O, a 1968 reboot of the hit series of the same name.
Alex is more than an actor, he is also a director and producer. Since his debut in the industry in 2001, he has appeared in the supernatural television series Moonlight, the medical show Three Rivers, and the movies – Famous Oyster and Plan B, which also starred Jennifer Lopez.
Alex O’Loughlin’s Bio & Age
Alex O’Loughlin was born on August 24, 1976 in Canberra, Australia, where he also grew up. Her mother was a nurse while her father was a professor of astronomy and physics. As a child, he suffered from OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
In 1999, Alex enrolled at NIDA, Sydney’s National Institute of Drama. He received his BA in Drama in 2002. Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Mel Gibson, Katherine Langford, Luke Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving and Sam Worthington are other notable NIDA alumni.
The actor is of Scottish and Irish descent.
Career
Alex O’Loughlin got his start working in short film and theater during his teenage years. After graduating from NIDA, he appeared in several Australian films and television series, including Blue White Collar, BlackJack: Sweet Science and Love Bytes.
He had his first starring role in the 2004 film Oyster Farmer where he played a criminal who steals money to pay his sick sister’s medical bills. After Oyster Farmer, he appeared in Man-Thing, Mary Bryant’s Amazing Adventure, Food, and The Shield. He was nominated by the Australian Film Institute Awards as Best Leading Actor in Television for his role in The Amazing Adventure of Mary Bryant. He was also nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series at the Logie Awards.
As mentioned earlier, the Aussie actor was also a contender for the role of James Bond, even going to scout tests for the role. Alex called this the most comprehensive screen test he has ever done, mentioning that he received haircuts, suit cuts, tuxedos and was sent to London for the test. screen. Although he didn’t get the role, we can assume it was a good experience.
Alex then starred in Moonlight on CBS, where he played a vampire/private investigator. The show, although not a ratings success, was a fan favorite. When the show was originally slated to be canceled, fans rallied, and the pressure caused the network to give it four more episodes. Despite being the highest rated series in its time slot, the show was still canceled after one season. For the show to be renewed, fans held blood drives and a fan-based charity campaign; unfortunately, all their efforts failed.
Next, the actor guest starred in a season four episode of Criminal Minds, as Vincent Rowlings – a serial killer with OCD – showing the actor an acting role in his roles. After that, he was cast in the lead role as Lt. Commander Steve McGarrett of the Hawaii Five-O, which was the biggest hit of his career so far. The show was not only successful but also long-running, spanning several seasons.
