Alexander Lincoln Explained

Alexander Lincoln
Birth Date:21 January 1994
Birth Place:Lambeth, London, England
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2014–present

Alexander Lincoln (born 21 January 1994) is a British actor best known for his portrayals of Jamie Tate in Emmerdale from 2019 to 2021 and Mark Newton in the 2022 romantic drama film In from the Side.[1] [2]

Career

Lincoln made his television debut in the ITV1 soap Emmerdale, playing Jamie Tate from 2019 to 2021.[3] [4]

In 2022, Lincoln starred as Mark Newton in the film In from the Side.[5] [6] [7] In 2024, he appeared in seven episodes of television soap Doctors as Joel Tanner.[8] [9]

Personal life

On Instagram,[10] Lincoln hinted at his sexual orientation in January 2023, stating that he is "not straight".[11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Sun in the NightDoctorShort film; credited as Alex Lincoln
MaengwynAaron Ripley Smith
2015WanderNoah
The Song Plays OnYoung John
2016InfiniteWolfie
RecallSal
2018How Was Work?DanielShort film
Ilford LaneAdamShort film
DegeneratesYoung Man
2019As I AmKenner
2022In from the SideMark Newton
The FenceWayne Pickett
InlandTom
2023My Dreams Have Been Dark of LateKnightShort film
2024Losing It
TBAGods Among UsThor
Barely GrownJim
AuroraJacob
On a Winter NightOliver

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Red LightAdamMiniseries; credited as Alex Lincoln
2019–2021EmmerdaleJamie Tate302 episodes
2022Everything I Know About LoveRege4 episodes
2024DoctorsJoel Tanner7 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultscope=col class=unsortable
2021Inside Soap AwardsBest VillainEmmerdale[12]
2022FilmOut Festival AwardsBest ActorIn from the Side[13]
British Independent Film AwardsBest Breakthrough Performancealign=center" [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alexander Lincoln. IMDb. 2 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Emmerdale star talks of the possible return of bad boy Jamie Tate. Yorkshire Live. Jones. Craig. 6 May 2022. 2 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Emmerdale star reveals why their character is about to turn 'dark' and 'ruthless'. What to Watch. Elliott. Caitlin. 22 July 2020. 2 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Alexander Lincoln on In From the Side success, whether he'd return to Emmerdale and new film Inland. Attitude. Tabberer. Jamie. 13 June 2023. 31 October 2023.
  5. Web site: Actor Alexander Lincoln on gay rugby film In From the Side: '70% of the cast were of the community'. Attitude. Tabberer. Jamie. 4 March 2023. 2 April 2023.
  6. Web site: Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln transformed from Jamie Tate in Netflix role. Metro. Spackman. Maisie. 28 March 2023. 2 April 2023.
  7. Web site: Alexander Lincoln: 'It's refreshing to be part of a queer film where sexuality isn't the conflict'. Time Out. Phillips. Jess. 12 September 2023. 2 April 2023.
  8. Web site: Emmerdale star makes soap return three years after exit. Metro. Spackman. Maisie. 12 February 2024. 12 March 2024.
  9. Web site: Doctors spoilers: Ex-Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln guests. What to Watch. Timblick. Simon. 23 January 2024. 12 March 2024.
  10. News: Former Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln opens up over his sexuality."No, I'm not straight". Warner. Sam. Digital Spy. 4 January 2023. 16 May 2023.
  11. Web site: In from the Side's Alexander Lincoln seemingly comes out: "I'm not straight". Gay Times. Robledo. Jordan. 8 January 2023. 31 October 2023.
  12. News: Alexander . Susannah . Inside Soap Awards announces 2021 longlist as voting opens – here's who's up for prizes . 28 September 2021 . . 28 September 2021 . 2 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211002110028/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a37769663/inside-soap-awards-2021-nominees-longlist-how-to-vote/ . live.
  13. Web site: FilmOut San Diego, US (2022) . 13 December 2022 . IMDb . en . 13 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221213170857/https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0001890/2022/1/ . live.
  14. Web site: Things You Probably Didn't Know About Actor Alexander Lincoln. Instinct magazine. Anne. Quimberley. 7 January 2023. 31 October 2023.