Alexis Denisof bio

Alexis Denisof was born to the son of Russian immigrants on February 15. He grew up in Seattle with his mother and was then sent to New Hampshire to attend boarding school. After high school graduation, Denisof was off to Europe where he ended up in London training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. While acting in theatre in England, he met Anthony Stewart Head in a production of Rope. Alexis began his career with a part in a music video. He took a part in George Harrison’s video “Got My Mind Set On You” in hopes of meeting the legendary musician, but never did end up seeing him. Alexis spent 15 years in the U.K. before returning to the United States to further pursue his acting career. Despite his talent, he was best known through the tabloids in the U.K. for having dated actress Caroline Aherne. Upon his arrival in the U.S., Alexis worked on a pilot that didn’t get picked up before landing roles on BTVS and ANGEL. He landed the role of Wesley due to Anthony Stewart Head suggesting him for the role. His other TV projects include the TV miniseries “Noah’s Ark” and an appearance on “Highlander.” Alexis’ character Wesley was originally written to be killed off within two episodes, but as Joss Whedon often does, he changed his mind. His latest project is “Beyond City Limits” with his girlfriend Alyson Hannigan.