Alex Sharp’s story unfolds like a captivating mixtape of tradition and modern flair. He started his acting journey in the hallowed halls of a drama school, where the stage becomes his playground. While life had him dabbling in various other gigs for some time, acting remains his true passion. Now, the English actor has become a household name in Hollywood with projects spanning both the small and big screens.
DAMAN: Your upbringing was quite unique, being raised traveling throughout Europe and the Southwest of the United States in a caravan. How did this nomadic lifestyle influence your perspective on life and shape your identity?
There were of course pros and cons to this lifestyle in my most formative years. The main con being that I was quite lonely as a child, because we were never long enough somewhere to develop lasting relationships with kids my age until I was a little older. But I think that has made me value my friendshipsculture or homeland, which I think has made me appreciate certain elements of the world more deeply. I find being out of my comfort zone quite easy, perhaps because of this.
