Alexander Dreymon (born Alexander Doetsch; 7 February 1983) is a German actor. He is best known for portraying Uhtred of Bebbanburg in the television series The Last Kingdom (2015–2022). Dreymon's other notable roles were in Christopher and His Kind (2011) and American Horror Story: Coven (2013–2014). Dreymon also appeared in the 2011 World War II film Resistance.
Early life Dreymon was born Alexander Doetsch in Munich, West Germany, and grew up in the United States, France, and Switzerland.
Dreymon grew up always wanting to be an actor. He has a background in martial arts and learned to ride horses while living in South Dakota. He studied in Paris, then trained for three years at Drama Centre London.
Career After training for three years at Drama Centre London, Dreymon appeared on stage in London and Paris before making his screen debut in the French one-off-drama Ni reprise, ni échangée, and later played alongside Doctor Whos Matt Smith in the British film Christopher and His Kind.
Dreymon worked on several independent films in the US as well as portraying Luke Ramsey in five episodes of American Horror Storys third season, Coven.
Dreymon portrays Uhtred of Bebbanburg in the television series The Last Kingdom on Netflix. He also directed the second episode of the fifth season.
Personal life In late 2019, Dreymon began dating actress Allison Williams. They met while filming Horizon Line. In late 2021, they had a son. In December 2022, it was reported that the couple had become engaged. In June 2025, it was announced that the couple had married.
While working on The Last Kingdom, Dreymon began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu and in 2024 was promoted to brown belt.
Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotes2011 The Last Fashion Show Bruce Resistance Steiner 2014 Blood Ransom Jeremiah 2016 Guys Reading Poems Father 2018 Heartlock Lee Haze 2020 Horizon Line Jackson 2027 Wind of Change Rudolf Schenker
Television Year Title RoleNotes 2010 Ni reprise, ni échangée Alexandre TV film 2011 Christopher and His Kind Caspar TV film 2013 American Horror Story: Coven Luke Ramsey 5 episodes 2015–2022 The Last Kingdom Uhtred of Bebbanburg Main role (46 episodes); also director (season 5, episode 2) 2023 The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die Uhtred of Bebbanburg TV film; Also executive producer
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