Alex Kalymnios

An established director working both in UK and US, Alex recently directed the two part drama THREE FAMILIES for BBC1.

Previous to that, Alex directed and exec produced the US pilot mystery drama CLOSE UP for Freeform.  Alex also directed numerous US shows including episodes of TITANS, IMPULSE, THE 100, QUANTICO, SWAT, ONCE UPON A TIME and TIMELESS.

In 2019, Alex directed the TV film LOVE YOU TO DEATH starring Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden and Tony Nominated Emily Skeggs. The film was inspired by the true events of Dee and Gypsy Blanchard exploring the complicated and rare condition of Munchausen by Proxy.

Alex also directed the TV film CLEVELAND ABDUCTION starring Taryn Manning, Raymond Cruz and Pam Grier. The film was based on the true story of Michelle Knight, who was one of three women held captive for over a decade under abuser Ariel Castro.
In the UK, selected credits include the final series – a three part special of SCOTT & BAILEY, THE WHITE PRINCESS, HOLLYOAKS LATER, EASTENDERS & WATERLOO ROAD.

Alex also directed BBC3 critically acclaimed hit BECOMING HUMANstarring Craig Roberts and John Boyega, where Alex was also nominated for a BAFTA Cymru in 2012. 

Alex is represented by Rob Kenneally, Austin Denesuk and Darian Lanzetta at CAA (USA) and Lindsey Bender at CAA (UK).

For showreel and extracts of my directing work please visit: www.vimeo.com/kalymnios