Alexander Lincoln | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 January 1994 Lambeth, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Alexander Lincoln (born 21 January 1994) is a British actor best known for his portrayals of Jamie Tate in Emmerdale from 2019 to 2021, and Mark Newton in the 2022 romantic drama film In from the Side.[1][2] He has also portrayed Joel Tanner in the BBC soap opera Doctors.
Career
[edit]Lincoln made his television debut in the ITV1 soap Emmerdale, playing Jamie Tate from 2019 to 2021.[3][4]
In 2022, Lincoln starred as Mark Newton in the film In from the Side.[5][6][7] In 2024, he appeared in seven episodes of television soap Doctors as Joel Tanner.[8][9]
In 2025, he starred as Oliver in the film A Night Like This, opposite Jack Brett Anderson.[10] In June and July 2025, Lincoln starred in the Billy Porter-directed play, This Bitter Earth, at the Soho Theatre in London.[11][12][13]
Personal life
[edit]On Instagram,[14] Lincoln hinted at his sexual orientation in January 2023, stating that he is "not straight".[15]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sun in the Night | Doctor | Short film; credited as Alex Lincoln |
| Maengwyn | Aaron Ripley Smith | ||
| 2015 | Wander | Noah | |
| The Song Plays On | Young John | ||
| 2016 | Infinite | Wolfie | |
| Recall | Sal | ||
| 2018 | How Was Work? | Daniel | Short film |
| Ilford Lane | Adam | Short film | |
| Degenerates | Young Man | ||
| 2019 | As I Am | Kenner | |
| 2022 | In from the Side | Mark Newton | |
| The Fence | Wayne Pickett | ||
| Inland | Tom | ||
| 2023 | My Dreams Have Been Dark of Late | Knight | Short film |
| 2024 | First Look | Zack | |
| Second Chances | |||
| Last Dance | |||
| Losing It | |||
| 2025 | A Night Like This | Oliver | |
| TBA | Gods Among Us | Thor | |
| Barely Grown | Jim | ||
| Aurora | Jacob |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Red Light | Adam | Miniseries; credited as Alex Lincoln |
| 2019–2021 | Emmerdale | Jamie Tate | 302 episodes |
| 2022 | Everything I Know About Love | Rege | 4 episodes |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | This Bitter Earth | Neal | [16] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Villain | Emmerdale | Nominated | [17] |
| 2022 | FilmOut San Diego | Best Actor | In from the Side | Won | [18] |
| British Independent Film Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Longlisted | [19] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Alexander Lincoln". IMDb. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Jones, Craig (6 May 2022). "Emmerdale star talks of the possible return of bad boy Jamie Tate". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Elliott, Caitlin (22 July 2020). "Emmerdale star reveals why their character is about to turn 'dark' and 'ruthless'". What to Watch. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Tabberer, Jamie (13 June 2023). "Alexander Lincoln on In From the Side success, whether he'd return to Emmerdale and new film Inland". Attitude. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Tabberer, Jamie (4 March 2023). "Actor Alexander Lincoln on gay rugby film In From the Side: '70% of the cast were of the community'". Attitude. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Spackman, Maisie (28 March 2023). "Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln transformed from Jamie Tate in Netflix role". Metro. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Jess (12 September 2023). "Alexander Lincoln: 'It's refreshing to be part of a queer film where sexuality isn't the conflict'". Time Out. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Spackman, Maisie (12 February 2024). "Emmerdale star makes soap return three years after exit". Metro. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Timblick, Simon (23 January 2024). "Doctors spoilers: Ex-Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln guests". What to Watch. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Damshenas, Sam (28 February 2025). "In From the Side's Alexander Lincoln stars in trailer for gay romance A Night Like This". Gay Times. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Grimes, Gary (20 March 2025). "Billy Porter to make UK directorial debut with new play starring Omari Douglas and Alexander Lincoln". Attitude. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "This Bitter Earth directed by Billy Porter to play Soho Theatre in London starring Omari Douglas & Alexander Lincoln". West End Theatre. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (18 March 2025). "Billy Porter Will Make London Directorial Debut With This Bitter Earth". Playbill. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Warner, Sam (4 January 2023). "Former Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln opens up over his sexuality."No, I'm not straight"". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Robledo, Jordan (8 January 2023). "In from the Side's Alexander Lincoln seemingly comes out: "I'm not straight"". Gay Times. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Robledo, Jordan (21 March 2025). "This Bitter Earth: Alexander Lincoln and Omari Douglas to star in Billy Porter-directed play". Gay Times. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Alexander, Susannah (28 September 2021). "Inside Soap Awards announces 2021 longlist as voting opens – here's who's up for prizes". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "2022 LGBTQ Film Festival Awards". Filmout San Diego. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
- ^ Anne, Quimberley (7 January 2023). "Things You Probably Didn't Know About Actor Alexander Lincoln". Instinct magazine. Retrieved 31 October 2023.