Alex Macqueen

Alex Macqueen is a BAFTA-nominated actor and qualified Barrister whose career spans the worlds of television, film, theatre and law. Best known for playing Julius Nicholson in the BBC’s The Thick of It and Neil’s Dad in Channel 4’s hit comedy The Inbetweeners, Alex is an accomplished and engaging speaker, bringing humour, warmth and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories to every event.

Drawing on his unique dual career, Alex offers audiences an entertaining insight into life on film and television sets, in the theatre and in the courtroom. As a Master of the Bench at London’s Middle Temple, he also brings a wealth of experience from the legal profession, making him a particularly popular choice for legal dinners, corporate events and after-dinner engagements.

An experienced host and chair, Alex has chaired the Downing Street Debates at Number 10 and presented conferences and awards ceremonies, including the ULTRA Travel Awards, the Simpsons Healthcare Conference and the Middle Temple Annual Dinner. Equally at home entertaining a room or leading a discussion, he combines sharp wit with a wealth of professional experience and an unrivalled collection of anecdotes.

Alex has enjoyed a longstanding professional association with Sir Kenneth Branagh, beginning when Branagh directed him in Disney’s Cinderella. The pair went on to work together in the West End production of The Painkiller and the Sony Classics film All Is True.

His screen credits include Downton Abbey: A New Era, alongside Hugh Bonneville; Jesse Armstrong’s Downhill, starring Will Ferrell; and Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth, featuring Michael Caine. He received a BAFTA nomination for the HBO comedy Sally4Ever and an Evening Standard Award nomination for the Film4 thriller The Hide.

A familiar face across British television, Alex has also appeared in a host of much-loved series, including The Durrells, Outnumbered, Miranda, Peaky Blinders, The IT Crowd, Black Mirror and This Is England.

With his distinctive blend of comic timing, industry insight and legal expertise, Alex Macqueen is an engaging and versatile speaker who offers audiences a rare glimpse into the stories, surprises and realities behind some of Britain’s best-loved screen productions, alongside the fascinating world of the law.

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