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fantasy series ''

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'' (2011–2019), for which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2019. In film, he is best known for his starring roles in '' John Wick'' (2014), '' The Predator'' (2018), and '' Jojo Rabbit'' (2019).

Early life and education

Allen was born on 12 September 1986 in Hammersmith, London, the son of film producer Alison Owen and actor Keith Allen. His elder sister is singer Lily Allen; her song " Alfie" is about him. His uncle is actor Kevin Allen. He is a third cousin of singer Sam Smith. He attended Windlesham House School in Sussex, Embley Park School near Romsey, St John's College in

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, and the Fine Arts College in

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, where he studied for his A-levels.

Career

Allen's first professional appearance was in a one-off

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comedy, ''You Are Here'' in 1998, co-written by

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and David Walliams. The same year, Allen and his sister Lily appeared in the 1998 film ''Elizabeth'', which was produced by their mother. His early work included small roles in '' Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London'', directed by his uncle, the film ''

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'', and in

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's historical hospital drama, '' Casualty 1907'', as Nobby Clark. Starting in

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on 31 January 2008, he took over Daniel Radcliffe's role in a revival of '' Equus'' on a nationwide tour. In April 2009, Allen co-starred with then-partner Jaime Winstone in the music video for "

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" by Madness. He also had a role in the

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film, '' Freefall''. He continued to work in films, appearing in '' Soulboy'', '' The Kid'', ''Freestyle'' and ''Powder'' in 2010. Allen came to international attention when he was cast as Theon Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy series ''

'', an adaptation of George R. R. Martin's ''

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'', in 2011. Originally auditioning for the role of Jon Snow, he appeared as a series regular for 8 seasons and was nominated for a

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for Best Supporting Actor in 2019 for the show's final season. Allen starred in the 2012 British thriller ''Confine'', and then opposite Keanu Reeves in the 2014 film '' John Wick''. In 2016, directed by Mike Christie, he filmed a two part documentary for the

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titled ''Football: A Brief History'', about the roots of association football. That same year, he played Ringwood in the

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1940s-set miniseries '' Close to the Enemy'' and joined the London production of Jesse Eisenberg's ''The Spoils'' at Trafalgar Studios. Allen co-starred in the sci-fi sequel '' The Predator'' as Lynch in 2018, and Taika Waititi's

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-nominated dark comedy '' Jojo Rabbit'' as Finkel as well as the coming-of-age film '' How to Build a Girl'' as John Kite in 2019. He had a recurring role as Isaac Pincher in the third series of the period drama '' Harlots''. In 2020, Allen appeared in the ITV crime drama '' White House Farm'' as Brett Collins. Allen made his Broadway debut in 2022 when he took over the role of Mooney from Dan Stevens in

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's '' Hangmen'' at John Golden Theatre. For his performance, Allen received a

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nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play. In 2022, he starred as Jock Lewes in the

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miniseries '' SAS: Rogue Heroes''.

Personal life

From 2017 to 2019, Allen was in a relationship with

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Allie Teilz, with whom he has a daughter, born October 2018. He is a supporter of English football club

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Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Allen, Alfie 1986 births Living people 21st-century English male actors Actors educated at Windlesham House School Actors from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Allen family (show business) English male film actors English male stage actors English male television actors English people of Welsh descent People educated at Fine Arts College People educated at St John's College, Portsmouth People from Hammersmith Male actors from London