Alan Mehdizadeh was born in Hastings, East Sussex.His early career started at the Questors Theatre in Ealing, where he appeared in a youth production of 'Godspell', when he was 14. He then went on to perform at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in a production of 'Watership Down', where he played Cowslip. He also regularly appeared in popular BBC children's programme 'Grange Hill'.Mehdizadeh graduated from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth in 2007 (where he read Drama).Other educational institutions attended include Richmond Upon Thames College, and Drayton Manor High School.Career As of 15 August 2016, Mehdizadeh joined the West End production of 'Kinky Boots' in the role of Don. He also played Big Davey in the West End musical 'Billy Elliot the Musical'. Mehdizadeh also appeared in the same role for both the worldwide live cinema release, and the subsequent DVD release of the show.In 2016, Alan appeared in the UK premiere production of 'Swap!', written and directed by TV star Ian Ogilvy. The play toured the UK. Alan played Harry "The Hammer" Henson alongside several TV personalities (including Kim Tiddy & Louisa Lytton).