Alexander Harald St John Hanson-Akins popularly known as Alexander Hanson is the husband of actress Samantha Bond.
Hanson is a Norwegian-English stage actor.
He was born on April 28, 1961 in Oslo, Norway to a French-Norwegian mother and an English father. Following his parents’ divorce, Hanson’s mother remarried George Akins, a Nottingham businessman.
While initially considering a career in hotels and catering, Hanson later decided to pursue his passion for acting. He enrolled at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, laying the foundation for his remarkable journey in the world of theater.
Hanson has left an enduring imprint on both West End and Broadway stages with his compelling performances in numerous plays and musicals. Notable credits include roles in “Masterpiece” (2001), “Beech Is Back” (2001), “Auf Wiedersehen, Pet” (2004), and “Party Animals” (2007).
His exceptional talent has garnered critical acclaim, earning him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination in 2009 for Best Actor in a Musical.
Alexander Hanson and Samantha Bond married in September 1989 after dating for a couple of months.
Through their union, the couple share two children; Molly Hanson and Tom Hanson.
Alexander Hanson and his family reside in St Margarets, London.