Rivals: Who is Alex Hassell, who plays Rupert Campbell-Black?
Who knew we would be so obsessed with a fictional place called Rutshire? But thanks to the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel Rivals, we can't stop talking about the fierce feud between Lord Tony Baddingham and Rupert Campbell-Black, played by Alex Hassell, which unfolds over eight episodes.
If you've been watching the show and wondering, why do I recognise that man? Here's everything you need to know about Alex Hassell, from his relationship status to the films and TV he's been in before.
Who is Rupert Campbell-Black in Rivals?
As mentioned, Rivals is set somewhere called Rutshire, a quaint countryside country where the upper class enjoy being horsey, having garden parties and playing tennis. Rupert is a Tory MP (who works as the sports minister), retired Olympic show jumper and a notorious womaniser, who comes up against Lord Tony Baddingham, the managing director of Corinium Televesion.
In the show, he's handling the breakdown of his marriage, following an affair with Sarah Stratton (played by Emily Atack), when he takes an interest in Taggie O'Hara (played by Bella Maclean.)
How old is Alex Hassell?
In real life, Alex is 44-years-old, and was born on the 7th September 1980 in Southend-on-Sea. He's the youngest of four siblings.
Who is Alex Hassell married to?
Alex is married to Emma King, who is also an actor and has starred in The Vanishing (2018), Dagr (2024) and The Isle (2018). The pair met at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and have been married for 13 years, tying the knot in January 2011.
They also starred in the sci-fi Netflix series Cowboy Bebop together, which came out in 2021.
What TV shows and films has Alex Hassell been in?
In short: lots of things. His first role came in 2001, and since, he's been on screen in TV roles like Bonkers and The Miniaturist to Genius, The Boys on Prime Video, as well as His Dark Materials on Netflix and Locked In.
Most recently, he was in the film Young Woman and the Sea, while he also played Rick in the Netflix series Everything Now. He is also the co-founder of The Factory Theatre Company and has appeared in a number of stage shows for The Royal Shakespeare Theatre Company.
What is Alex Hassell's Instagram handle?
You can find him on socials @alexanderhassell where he mainly shares promotional images from his projects and publicity interviews.
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