Olly Alexander
Olly Alexander is a British singer, songwriter, actor, and the lead vocalist of the band Years & Years. He is known for his roles in the television series “It’s a Sin” and “Skins,” as well as for his music career with the successful album “Communion.”
Olly Alexander’s acting career began with his appearance in the film “Summerhill” in 2008, followed by roles in “Bright Star” (2009), “Gulliver’s Travels” (2010), and “Great Expectations” (2012). His television work includes a role in the series “Skins” (2013) and a performance in the miniseries “It’s a Sin” (2021). Alexander’s voice acting includes contributions to the animated series “Penny Dreadful” and “Doctor Who.”
In his music career, Alexander gained prominence as the frontman of the synth-pop band Years & Years, with their debut album “Communion” (2015) reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart. Notable singles include “King” and “Shine.” Alexander has collaborated with Kylie Minogue on the track “A Second to Midnight,” Jax Jones on “Play,” and MNEK on “Valentino.” He has also worked with producers Mark Ralph and Greg Kurstin, as well as artists like Elton John for a performance at the BRIT Awards in 2021 and Neil Milan from Clean Bandit on the track “Up in Flames.” Alexander’s collaboration with The Magician on “Sunlight” and with Pet Shop Boys on “Dreamland” are also significant in his career.