Chris Jai Alex, is an American writer, director, producer, and actor involved in various projects in production and development. His work encompasses film, television, voice acting, motion capturing, and directing. He has worked with directors such as Sam Hargrave, Rupert Wyatt, Bryan Singer, and Keith Arem. He also contributed to studio productions, independent films, and video games.
Early life and education Alex was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in a family with an interest in music and taught himself piano, guitar, and music production. After high school, he co-founded an independent record label with his brother and later moved to Los Angeles to work in acting, stunt work, and filmmaking.
Career Alex began his career in the entertainment industry as a martial artist and stunt performer. He trained under Chad Stahelski at 8711 Action Design and performed stunts in films including Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: Civil War, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
He transitioned into voice acting, providing voices for characters in anime and video games. His voice roles include Lord Boros in the English dub of One-Punch Man, Esidisi in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Mace in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. He also performed voice and motion capture for the character Strife in Darksiders Genesis.
In addition to his acting and voice work, Alex has been involved in filmmaking. He wrote, directed, and acted in the 2023 action film Get the Girl. He has also authored the graphic novel Kill Blanket. Alex founded the independent records label Phineqx Entertainment, which has produced music and multimedia projects.
Filmography
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2008Mia and the MigooCharlemagne (voice)English dub2010Hard BreakersEddie2012Sir BilliGolf Player (voice)2013EvidenceCop #120154Got10Agent Black20156 Ways to DieFrank Casper2016DecommissionedPeter Morris2016Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December SkyFisher Ness (voice)English dub2016A Silent VoicePedro (voice)English dub2017MutafukazVarious voicesEnglish dub2019BoldenHarveyStunts2020ExtractionThiagoDirected by Sam Hargrave2020Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons – The MovieJackal (voice)2020The 2ndJohn2021OverrunCorvo2022PursuitSamael "Manos de Rosas"2023Get the GirlSebastian "Bash" DanyeAlso writer, director, and producer
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes2008The BoondocksCatcher Freeman (voice)2013JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle TendencyEsidisi (voice)English dub2014-2016Steven UniverseVarious voicesRecurring roles2015Teen WolfPrison Guard2016SupergirlGuard #1Guest2016It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaBailiff2016BailiffGreyhat2019-2020She-Ra and the Princesses of PowerGeorge (voice)2020ThunderCats RoarPanthro, various voices (voice)Main role2020Deathstroke: Knights & DragonsJackal (voice)2022Blade Runner: Black LotusActing Chief / Guards (voice)2023Fright KreweOtis Brunday (voice)
Video games +YearTitle Role Note2009Resident Evil 5Majini / SoldiersVoice and motion capture2013Killzone Shadow FallHelghast SoldierVoice2014Transformers: Rise of the Dark SparkDriftVoice2016XCOM 2Advent Trooper / Soldier2016Titanfall 2Bear2017LawBreakersAxel2017Uncharted: The Lost LegacyShoreline MercenaryVoice and motion capture2018Marvel's Spider-ManCivilian / EMT voices2019Call of Duty: Modern WarfareMaceVoice2019Darksiders GenesisStrifeVoice2020Final Fantasy VII RemakeKotchVoice2022God of War RagnarökAdditional voices2024The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through DaybreakKuroganeVoice
Awards +YearAward / OrganizationWorkCategory / Result2017Behind the Voice Actors AwardsMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December SkyNominee – Best Voice Acting Ensemble Cast2018Behind the Voice Actors AwardsMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Flower BanditNominee – Best Voice Acting Ensemble Cast
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