Alex Zane
Alex Zane | |
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Born | Leeds, England, UK |
Occupation(s) | Radio and television presenter |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | Nettie Wakefield (2022) |
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Alex Zane (born Faris Alexander L. Albayaty) is an English television presenter and DJ.
Early and personal life
Zane was born in
Stand-up comedy and radio
Zane began his career at the age of 18 when he became a finalist on an open-mic competition called So You Think You're Funny. He moved to London to concentrate on his career, and before leaving medical school, he presented "The Alex Zane Show" on
In April 2010 it was announced Alex would jointly present a Friday evening radio show on NME Radio with the creator of the indie club night Propaganda, DJ Dan. The Show launched 30 April and has a 6pm-8pm time slot.[8] The show is presented live and blends Alex and DJ Dan's taste in music with the NME Radio playlist. In 2010 Alex performed at the Edinburgh Festival with his stand-up show 'Just One More Thing...'.
Television presenting
In 2006 Zane was signed by
He had small acting roles in
In July 2009, he co-hosted Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: A T4 Special with Rick Edwards and hosted the Channel 4 coverage of Inglourious Basterds.
Between 2008 and 2011 Zane hosted a film show, Alex Zane's Guest List, on
In early 2010 he appeared with
Writing
Zane has written comedy material for
Podcasting
In 2019, he began presenting movie podcast Clash of the Titles, along with Chris Tilly and Vicky Crompton.[14]
References
- ^ a b "Alex Zane: My Life in Media". The Independent. 29 May 2006. Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "Funny rotten scoundrel: Alex Zane on his new comedy show for London". standard.co.uk. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ Stallwood, Oliver (26 June 2017). "Alex Zane on his first home". Metro Newspaper UK. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Alex Zane reportedly engaged to Aidan Turner's ex Nettie Wakefield". independent. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ Walcott, Escher (20 January 2023). "Alex Zane confirms marriage with artist Nettie Wakefield is over after five months". Evening Standard. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved 23 December 2007.
- ^ Paul Smith (23 April 2009). "Where does Xfm go next?". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ Propaganda (30 March 2010). "Propaganda confirms New London Night and Propaganda Radio Show Launch With Alex Zane & DJ Dan!". Archived from the original on 5 May 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2010.
- ^ "Alex Zane". nmplive.co.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Alex Zanes guest list". movies.sky.com. BSkyB. Archived from the original on 16 December 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
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- ^ "TV review: Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza/Silent Witness – The Scotsman". thescotsman.scotsman.com. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
- ^ Plunkett, John (25 November 2009). "Alex Zane to become the Sun's film critic". The Guardian.
- ^ "Off Mic | Alex Zane | Stakhanov". stakhanov.studio. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
External links
- Alex Zane at IMDb
- Alex Zane "This is Who I Am" Interview Heat World, June 2009