Alexander Vlahos (born 30 July 1988) is a Welsh actor, writer and
director best known for playing Philippe, Duke of Orléans, in the
Canal+ television series Versailles. In 2012, Vlahos took over from
Asa Butterfield in the role of Mordred, for the BBC One drama
Merlin.Vlahos was born in Tumble, Carmarthenshire, before moving to
Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan. He is the son of a Greek father and a
Welsh mother, and speaks both Welsh and English. He played ice hockey
from ages eight to 18. He trained in acting at the Royal Welsh College
of Music & Drama in Cardiff, graduating in 2009.He first appeared in
the BBC Wales drama Crash in 2009, portraying Dylan. The following
year, he appeared in the daytime medical soap opera Doctors in a
week-long storyline entitled "Master of the Universe," in which he
played the lead role of Lewis Cutler. The episodes were then nominated
for "Best Single Episode" and "Spectacular Scene of the Year" at the
British Soap Awards in 2010. Also in 2010, he appeared in both Pen
Talar and The Indian Doctor, and the film Bright Lights.
director best known for playing Philippe, Duke of Orléans, in the
Canal+ television series Versailles. In 2012, Vlahos took over from
Asa Butterfield in the role of Mordred, for the BBC One drama
Merlin.Vlahos was born in Tumble, Carmarthenshire, before moving to
Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan. He is the son of a Greek father and a
Welsh mother, and speaks both Welsh and English. He played ice hockey
from ages eight to 18. He trained in acting at the Royal Welsh College
of Music & Drama in Cardiff, graduating in 2009.He first appeared in
the BBC Wales drama Crash in 2009, portraying Dylan. The following
year, he appeared in the daytime medical soap opera Doctors in a
week-long storyline entitled "Master of the Universe," in which he
played the lead role of Lewis Cutler. The episodes were then nominated
for "Best Single Episode" and "Spectacular Scene of the Year" at the
British Soap Awards in 2010. Also in 2010, he appeared in both Pen
Talar and The Indian Doctor, and the film Bright Lights.
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