After many years as an Assistant Director, Alex started directing in 2010. Since then he has directed 35 episodes of BBC1’s ‘Doctors’, over 40 episodes of Channel 4’s ‘Hollyoaks’, 20 episodes CBBC’s ‘The 4 O’Clock Club’. Alex has also directed an episodes for BBC 1's Moving On, Casualty and CBBC's The Dumping Ground.
Alex’s strengths lie in his ability to bring out excellent performances from actors of all ages and experiences. He is a disciplined, organised director, experienced in leading large teams of professionals. He is proficient in telling a story through directing. He understands the importance of being well prepared with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly evolving events.
He maintains his sense of humour, whatever the situation.
Alex is represented by The Dench Arnold Agency dencharnold.com
Alexander Jacob's Showreel
This short film has been described as Little Red Riding Hood for the IPod generation. It was directed in 2007 by Alex Jacob and it is the short film that launched his career as a television drama director.
What happens when somebody else's dog dies on your watch...