Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong: Biography in Details

Who is Alexander Armstrong?

Alexander Armstrong is a famous English comedian, television and radio presenter, actor, and bass-baritone singer who is well-recognized as one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller.

Also, he is recognized as the host of the BBC TV game show ‘Pointless’.

How old is Alexander Armstrong?

He was born on March 2, 1970, in Rothbury, Northumberland, England.

His birth name is Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong and he is currently 53 years old.

His father’s name is Henry Angus Armstrong (physician) and his mother’s name is Emma Virginia Peronnet Thompson-McCausland.

He is the youngest of three children.

Alexander holds British citizenship and his ethnicity is a mix of English, Irish, and Scottish.

Education, School/College University

He joined Mowden Hall School in Stocksfield and later joined St Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh.

Later, he joined Durham School and Trinity College, Cambridge on a music scholarship and graduated in 1992.

In December 2015, Armstrong received an honorary doctorate from Northumbria University.

Alexander Armstrong: Professional Life and Career

After graduation, he moved to London in order to pursue his carer as an actor and a comedian.

He appeared in the series ‘Armstrong and Miller’ alongside Ben Miller from 1997 to 2001.

But they separated and followed their solo career.

In 2007, they renewed their partnership and starred in ‘The Armstrong and Miller Show’.

Later in 1998, he joined BBC Radio 4 and made his appearance in ‘The Very World of Milton Jones’ till 2001.

Also, he appeared in the shows like ‘Beast’ and ‘Weak at the Top’.

Armstrong presented several shows including ‘best of the Worst’, ‘Have I Got News for You, ‘Pointless’, ‘The Great British Weather, ‘Prize Island’, ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’, ‘Teach My Pet To Do That, and many more.

He is also active in the music field. He formed his own cover band with Harry, Simon Bates, Jeff Lardner, and Dave Swift.

The band toured from September 19 to November 6, 2013.

He released his solo album titled ‘A Year of Songs’ on November 6, 2015.

Similarly, he released his second album titled ‘Upon a Different Shore’ on October 28, 2016 ad his third album ‘In a Winter Light’ was released on November 24, 2017.

Alexander Armstrong: Awards, Nominations

He won the BAFTA TV Award in the category Best Comedy for ‘The Armstrong and Miller Show’ in 2010, was nominated for BAFTA TV Award in the category Best Comedy Programme for ‘The Armstrong and Miller Show’ in 2008, and was nominated for the Britsh Comedy Award in the category Best Sketch Show for ‘The Armstrong and Miller Show’ in 2010.

Net Worth and salary

He has an estimated net worth of around $5 million as of 2023 and he has earned that sum of money from his professional career.

However, his salary and income are under review.

Alexander Armstrong: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal

He has kept himself far from rumors and controversies in his personal and professional life.

How tall is Alexander Armstrong?

Alexander Armstrong has a height of 5 ft. 11 inches and weighs 83kg.

He has dark brown eyes and light brown hair.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Alexander Armstrong has around 409k followers on Twitter, around 9.5k followers on Facebook, and around 8.8k followers on Instagram.

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