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10 Facts About the Last Kingdom Actor

Maya Lin-Takahashi • Sep 27, 2026 • 5 min read

Alexander Dreymon is a German-born actor whose contribution to the German film industry cannot be overstated. Admittedly, his performance in the historical epic The Last Kingdom skyrocketed him to stardom in 2015. He is also known for his exceptional performance in the movie Christopher and His Kind as a gay character.

The trilingual is well-traveled and maintains a private life. However, recent news of fathering a child with Brain Williams’s daughter has left the public with many questions as regards his biography, sexuality, and lifestyle.

Brief Biography of Alexander Dreymon

Alexander Doetsch was birthed on February 7, 1983, in Germany. He was born into an average family that had a low profitable occupation. While his father, Loran’s occupation isn’t known, Dreymon’s mother, Doetsch was a history teacher.

After a few years of living in Germany, a life of touring began for Dreymon following his parent’s career. As regards his education, the actor received three years of Training at Drama Centre London and proceeded to the University of Arts London although his parents were of a different career opinion.

Interesting Facts about Alexander Dreymon

1. He Made his First Screen Appearance in 2010

Unlike actors who hit the peak after film school, Alexander had a hard time landing bigger roles. The actor was occupied with majorly minor stage plays after graduation from Drama school. It wasn’t until 2010 that he got his first small-screen appearance in the French film Ni Reprise ni échangée and has continued to blossom since then. Alexander Dreymon has also made appearances in movies including;

• Resistance
• Christopher and His Kind
• American Horror Story
• The Last Kingdom

2. Alexander Dreymon Fathered a Child with Brain Williams Daughter

Alexander Dreymon who has maintained a private love life away from the public allegedly fathered Allison Williams’s son. The pair were said to have begun a relationship during the 2020 pandemic. However, details of their love life were kept on a low-key until the birth of their son, Arlo.

3. Alexander’s Newly Engaged Girlfriend is a Divorcee

Alexander’s hidden girlfriend is Allison Howell Williams, the daughter of legendary Brain Williams, the former anchor of NBC Nightly News, and TV producer Jane Gillian.

Away from her father’s fame, Allison is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She was previously hitched to Ricky Van Veen, an American entrepreneur in 2014 but they got divorced in the summer of 2019. The actress is of mixed ethnicity and was born on April 13 1988 in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA. She is currently 35 years old.

Alexander and Allison were spotted on an all-expensive vacation in the Bahamas. They reportedly got a private resort in Abaco reserved for them alongside her dad, Brain Williams. This has fueled rumors of a likened secret engagement between the pair.

4. He Once had an Affair with Tonia Sotiropoulou

In 2010, he was said to be in a relationship with the Greek actress Tonia Sotiropoulou but the pair parted ways in 2012 following unresolved differences. Since then, the actor has maintained a private love affair.

He was also rumored to be in a relationship with Eliza Butterworth and Emily Cox; his co-actors for apparently playing a romantic scene with them in The Last Kingdom series.

5. The Last Kingdom Actor is Well Travelled

As stated, Dreymon’s touring journey began following his parent’s career. Dreymon first moved to the United States and then Texas and South Dakota where he learnt horse riding and also received training as a martial artist. The actor also spent some time in Bali and Brazil and then moved to Paris for his education.

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6. Alexander’s Parents Wanted Him to be a Medical Doctor

Growing up, Alexander’s parents wanted him to be a medical doctor after his high school education in France. However, the 40 years old was already affiliated with the entertainment industry. He reportedly took a different career path as earlier stated and also polished his martial arts and horse riding skill which are obviously paying off.

7. He was Rumored to be Gay

When straight actors are given a character role outside their sexuality, questions begin to arise pertaining to their actual sexuality. This was the case for Alexander he appeared in the movie Christopher and His Kind as Casper; a gay German prostitute.

8. How Rich is He?

Alexander makes a good amount of money from his acting career. He has become a powerful tool in the German film industry which has accorded him international fame.  Although “The Last Kingdom” actor’s net worth is still been reviewed, he is estimated to be worth $6 million.

9. Alexander Dreymon is Trilingual

Asides from his native language of German, The Last Kingdom actor can speak English and French fluently thanks to his childhood days of touring countries like the US, France, and Switzerland.

The actor revealed that he was admitted to a different school each time his parents changed location. He also had to learn different languages to enable him to communicate better adding that it was difficult to adapt as a teenager, but he has grown to love the diversity in culture and languages.

10. He Secured a Role in the Upcoming Horror Film M3gan

Alexander does an excellent job interpreting his movie roles. He has earned great recognition in his previous movies which have made him one of the sought-after German actors. The last kingdom actor is said to have secured a major role in the 2023 upcoming horror film M3gan which will also be starring his baby mama Allison Williams.

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