Alex Garland is an English author, screenwriter, and director. He rose to prominence with his novel The Beach in 1996.
Alex Garland Biography
| Real Name | Alexander Medawar Garland |
| Nickname | Alex Garland |
| Profession | Screenwriter, author, and director |
| Date of Birth | 26 May 1970 |
| Age | 55 years as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | London, England |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Atheist |
Education Qualification
| School | University College School, Hampstead, England |
| College | University of Manchester |
| Education Qualification | Degree in history |
Alex Garland Age
Alex Garland was born on 26 May 1970 in London, England. He is 55 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Alex Garland Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Actress Paloma Baeza |
| Spouse/Wife | Paloma Baeza |
| Children | Son – one son Daughter – one daughter |
Alex Garland Family
| Father’s Name | Nicholas Garland |
| Mother’s Name | Caroline Garland |
| Brother’s Name | One younger brother |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | As novelist – 1996: The Beach Film – 2002: 28 Days Later |
| Awards | 2010 – Writer’s Guild of Great Britain 2015 – British Independent Film Award – 3 2015 – Directors Guild of America Award 2015 – Toronto Film Critics Association Award |
Alex Garland Movies
| Movie (as director, writer and producer) | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 28 Days Later | 2002 |
| Sunshine | 2007 |
| 28 Weeks Later | 2007 |
| Never Let Me Go | 2010 |
| Dredd | 2012 |
| Ex Machina | 2014 |
| Annihilation | 2018 |
| Men | 2022 |
| Civil War | 2024 |
| Warfare | 2025 |
| 28 Years Later | 2025 |
| 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | 2026 |
Alex Garland Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 87kg In pounds – 192 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black and white |
Alex Garland Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $5 Million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Writing, directing, and others |
Some Lesser Facts About Alex Garland
- Alex Garland was born and brought up in London, England to Caroline and Nicholas Garland.
- His mother is a psychologist and his father is an political cartoonist.
- He has a younger brother and two older paternal half-siblings.
- He is the maternal grandson of writer Jean Medawar and Nobel Prize-winner biologist Peter Medawar.
- He was educated at University College School, in Hampstead, England.
- He enrolled and graduated from University of Manchester in Manchester with an art history degree.
- Alex Garland first novel, The Beach, was published in 1996.
- In 2002, he wrote the screenplay for Danny boyle’s film 29 Days Later, Starring Cillian Murphy.
- In 2005, Alex Garland wrote a screenplay for a film adaptation of Halo.
- He made his directorial debut with Ex Machina, a2014 feature film based on his own story and screenplay.
- In January 2021, he was hired to direct his third film, Men, Starring Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear.
- Garland and Tameem Antoniades co-wrote video game Enslaved: Odyssey to the West for the PlayStation3 and Xbox 360.
- He has described himself as being an atheist. He is married to English-Mexican actress Paloma Baeza.
FAQ:
How old is Alex Garland?
55 years, as of 2025
What is Alex Garland’s net worth?
Approx – $5 Million (As of 2025)
Who is Alex Garland’s wife?
English-Mexican actress Paloma Baeza.
What is Alex Garland’s religion?
He described himself as atheist.
What is Alex Garland known for?
He is best known for the films Ex Machina and Annihilation.