Lex Shrapnel was born on November 27, 1979 in London, England. His parents are actress Kate Fahy and actor/director Tim Shrapnel. He has two older sisters, actress Anna Shrapnel and director/producer Charlotte Shrapnel. He was educated at Latymer Upper School and the University of Bristol.
Shrapnel’s acting career began with a role in the film “The Last September” (1999). He has since appeared in such films as “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011), “Thor: The Dark World” (2013), “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015), and “Captain America: Civil War” (2016). He has also appeared in the television series “Spooks” (2002-2003), “Doctors” (2004), and “The Musketeers” (2014-2016).
Shrapnel’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. He has been in a relationship with actress Gemma Arterton since 2010. The couple have one daughter, born in 2015.
General Info
Full Name
Lex Shrapnel
Date Of Birth
October 6, 1979
Place Of Birth
London, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Film producer
Education
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Family
Parents
John Shrapnel, Francesca Shrapnel
Siblings
Tom Shrapnel, Joe Shrapnel
Accomplishments
Movies
SEAL Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines, Thunderbirds, Captain America: The First Avenger, K-19: The Widowmaker, Flyboys, Minotaur, Breakfast on Pluto, Nine Lives, Christmas Eve, The Brothers Grimsby, Sharpe's Challenge, Beneath the Skin, Emulsion, The Tonto Woman, Oxi, Strange Weather, Extinction
TV Shows
The Assets, Hunted, Minder, Medici: Masters of Florence, The Poison Tree
Is currently in Stratford Upon Avon, England in a Royal Shakespeare Cast doing a 7 play history cycle at the Courtyard Theatre. Is playing various roles in the various plays (The company is currently doing Richard III) [2007]