Olly Alexander

Alexander in 2015, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Oliver Alexander Thornton

Place of Birth: Claro, Yorkshire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 15 July, 1990

Ethnicity: English, Welsh

Olly Alexander is an English musician, singer, songwriter, actor, and LGBT activist. His roles include the series Summerhill, Penny Dreadful, and It’s a Sin, and the films Bright Star, Tormented (2009), Enter the Void, Gulliver’s Travels (2010), The Dish & the Spoon, Great Expectations (2012), Le Week-End, God Help the Girl, and The Riot Club. He was the lead vocalist of synth-pop band Years & Years, and has released solo music, including his song “Dizzy.”

Olly is the son of Vicki and David Thornton. His mother is one of the founders of the Coleford Music Festival.

Olly’s maternal grandfather is surnamed Yates.

Olly’s maternal grandmother is surnamed Jones.

Source: Marriage record of Olly’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org