Alexander Lincoln (born 21 January 1994) is a British actor best known for his portrayals of

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in ''

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'' from 2019 to 2021 and Mark Newton in the 2022 romantic drama film '' In from the Side''. He has also portrayed Joel Tanner in the

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soap opera ''

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Career

Lincoln made his television debut in the

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'', playing Jamie Tate from 2019 to 2021. In 2022, Lincoln starred as Mark Newton in the film '' In from the Side''. In 2024, he appeared in seven episodes of television soap ''

'' as Joel Tanner. In 2025, he starred as Oliver in the film ''A Night Like This'', opposite Jack Brett Anderson. In June and July 2025, Lincoln starred in the Billy Porter-directed play, ''This Bitter Earth'', at the

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in London.

Personal life

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, Lincoln hinted at his sexual orientation in January 2023, stating that he is "not straight".

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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