Alex Cubis Explained

Alex Cubis
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Education:The University of Sydney, St Aloysius' College (Sydney)
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2015–present

Alexander Cubis is an Australian actor and attorney, known for his roles on Netflix fantasy series Mako Mermaids, eOne drama Between Two Worlds and Tyler Perry drama series Ruthless.[1] [2] [3] [4] He will appear in the upcoming feature film Tender and TV series adaptation of Black Dagger Brotherhood.[5] Cubis has also appeared in Dear White People, Rake and Unverified for Funny or Die.[6] [7] [8] [9] He was named one of Who Magazine’s Sexiest People.[10] [11]

Education

Cubis attended St. Aloysius' College, where he was Dux.[12] He then received a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney where he was an editor on the Social Justice Law Review,[13] and resided at St. Andrew's College. While a student, he was signed to Chadwick Models. In the United States, Cubis passed the New York Bar Exam.[14]

Career

Australia

In 2015, Cubis starred as evil merman Erik in (known internationally as Mako Mermaids).[15] [16] The series was created by Jonathan M. Shiff and streams on Netflix.[17]

In 2017, Cubis starred as the loveable son in a Western suburbs family in the world premiere of the National Theatre production at Riverside Theatres of The Incredible Here and Now alongside Caroline Brazier, which was directed by Wayne Harrison.[18] [19] [8] [20]

In 2019, Cubis joined the cast of Seven Network’s Between Two Worlds as AFL player Danny Grey, directed by Kriv Stenders[21] and created by Bevan Lee.[22] The series was released in 2020[23] and was acquired by Entertainment One for international distribution.[24] Cubis was named the series' "breakout star."

United States

In the United States, Cubis was cast as a social worker opposite Oscar-nominee Sally Kirkland in feature film Hope for the Holidays and played a drug dealer alongside Lenny Von Dohlen and Estella Warren in Just Within Reach.[25]

In 2021, Cubis joined the cast of Tyler Perry drama, Ruthless, as a hitchhiker confronting a mysterious cult.

In August 2024, Cubis was cast alongside David Koechner, Jesse Garcia and Jess Weixler in the feature film, Tender.[26] [27]

In October 2024, Cubis was announced as a leading cast member in the TV series adaptation of JR Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood book series, directed by Tosca Musk.[28]

Other work

Cubis hosted the podcast Honest Conversations for Nova Entertainment and also produced the film project Rocket Man.[29] [30] [31]

He was an ambassador for the 2020 MEN-tality project and Beyond Blue, alongside David Wenham, Ryan Corr and Guy Sebastian.[32]

Filmography

Film

List of acting performances in film
Year TitleRole Notes <-- Aliased roles should be checked against resume to confirm acknowledgment that connection. -->Source<-- References also required beyond own website -->
2017 Just Within Reach Mike [33]
2019 Rocket Man Paul Short film. Also writer, co-producer [34]
Hope for the Holidays Scott Carter Amazon Prime film [35] [36]

Television

List of acting performances in television
Year TitleRole Notes <-- Aliased roles should be checked against resume to confirm acknowledgment that connection. -->Source<-- References also required beyond own website -->
2015 Mako Mermaids Erik Main role, series 2
2016 Rake Kyle Mannix
2017 Unverified Andrew Funny or Die web series. Also creator [37]
2018 Dear White People Nicolas Netflix series, Volume 2, Chapter III [38]
2020 Between Two Worlds Danny Grey [39]
2020 - 2024 Ruthless Aaron 31 episodes

Theatre

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-08-07. Alex Cubis is back on Aussie TV in the hit new show 'Between Two Worlds'. 2021-05-21. 7NEWS.com.au. en.
  2. Web site: MacDougall. Adam. July 31, 2020. How Alex Cubis keeps motivated after pandemic halts TV career. May 21, 2021. The Daily Telegraph.
  3. Web site: LA-based Australian actor Alex Cubis sells Rocket Man through First Focus International. 2021-05-24. FilmInk. en-AU.
  4. Web site: 2022-12-07 . Alexander Cubis gets lost in the American outback by Dustin Baker for Flanelle Magazine Flanelle Magazine . 2022-12-13 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2024-08-22 . Jesse Garcia & Jess Weixler To Topline Crime Thriller ‘Tender’ . 2024-08-30 . Deadline . en-US.
  6. Keast. Jackie. 2019. 15 Seconds. Inside Film. 4. 189.
  7. Web site: Between Two Worlds. 2021-05-21. C21media. en-us.
  8. Web site: BWW News Desk. The National Theatre of Parramatta Presents THE INCREDIBLE HERE AND NOW. 2021-05-21. BroadwayWorld.com. en.
  9. Web site: Tentindo. Will. 2017-07-19. Australian Actor's Web Series Lampoons Worst of Hollywood. 2021-05-21. FilmInk. en-AU.
  10. Web site: The Aussie stars taking over Who's Sexiest People 2020 Issue. 2021-05-21. Who. en-us.
  11. Web site: 2020-11-05. SAS stars among nation's 'sexiest'. 2021-05-24. PerthNow. en.
  12. Web site: Yumpu.com. thursday-28-january-issue-10-01-the-rector-st-aloysius. 2021-05-26. yumpu.com. en.
  13. Web site: July 2020. Between Two Worlds Media Kit. 3 July 2021. TV Black Box.
  14. Web site: New York Law Journal Bar Exam Results. 2021-11-23. law.com.
  15. Web site: Knox. David. January 16, 2014. Renewed: Mako: Island of Secrets. May 20, 2021. TV Tonight.
  16. Web site: Mako Mermaids series 2 (2015) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia. 2021-05-21. www.screenaustralia.gov.au.
  17. Web site: Bulbek. Pip. 2013-06-26. Netflix Acquires Australian TV Series 'Mako Mermaids'. 2021-05-22. The Hollywood Reporter. en-US.
  18. News: Litson. Jo. July 15, 2017. Parramatta Setting Brings The Incredible Here and Now Close to Home. May 21, 2021. The Daily Telegraph.
  19. Web site: Kops. Jade. BWW REVIEW: In Bringing Felicity Castagna's Novel To The Parramatta Stage, THE INCREDIBLE HERE AND NOW Captures The Soul Of The Western Suburbs.. 2021-05-21. BroadwayWorld.com. en.
  20. Web site: 2017-06-25. Award-winning novel adapted for the stage. 2021-05-22. Theatrepeople. en-AU.
  21. Web site: 2019-04-16. 'Cold Feet' star Hermione Norris cast in Seven's 'Between Two Worlds'. 2021-05-21. IF Magazine. en-AU.
  22. Web site: McManus. Bridget. 2020-07-18. Bevan Lee's Between Two Worlds shows how the other half lives. 2021-05-22. The Sydney Morning Herald. en.
  23. Web site: 2020-07-24. Bevan Lee breaks the rules with 'Between Two Worlds'. 2021-05-21. IF Magazine. en-AU.
  24. Web site: 2019-10-07. Entertainment One caught 'Between Two Worlds'. 2021-05-21. IF Magazine. en-AU.
  25. Web site: Australian actor Alex Cubis has been cast in a film shooting in Los Angeles . 2021-05-24 . FilmInk . en-AU.
  26. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2024-08-22 . Jesse Garcia & Jess Weixler To Topline Crime Thriller ‘Tender’ . 2024-08-30 . Deadline . en-US.
  27. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2024-08-27 . David Koechner Latest To Join Crime Thriller ‘Tender’ . 2024-08-30 . Deadline . en-US.
  28. Web site: DeVore . Britta . 2024-11-01 . ‘The Black Dagger Brotherhood’ Debut Images Tease a Seductive New Series [Exclusive] ]. 2024-11-04 . Collider . en.
  29. Web site: August 14, 2018. LA-based Australian actor Alex Cubis sells Rocket Man through First Focus International. May 21, 2021. Film Ink.
  30. Web site: January 13, 2018. Where Are They Now: Alex Cubis. May 21, 2021. National Theatre of Parramatta.
  31. Web site: August 14, 2018. ROCKET MAN Official HD Final Trailer (2018) Film Threat Exclusive. YouTube. May 21, 2021.
  32. Web site: The 20/20 MENtality Project - #ToHearAndBeHeard. 2021-05-23. The 20/20 MENtality Project. en-AU.
  33. Web site: 2018. Apple TV Just Within Reach. May 27, 2021. Apple TV.
  34. Web site: LA-based Australian actor Alex Cubis sells Rocket Man through First Focus International FilmInk.
  35. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=359576215467091&ref=watch_permalink
  36. Web site: Hope for the Holidays - Frequently Asked Questions.
  37. Web site: Australian Actor's Web Series Lampoons Worst of Hollywood FilmInk. 19 July 2017.
  38. Web site: Where Are They Now : Alex Cubis – Riverside's National Theatre of Parramatta.
  39. Web site: 'Mako Mermaids' star Alex Cubis is back on Aussie TV in 'Between Two Worlds' The Morning Show. 7 August 2020.
  40. Web site: 2017. Broadway World TIHAN. May 27, 2021. .

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