After graduating Dux (Valedictorian) of his high school in Sydney, Australia, Alex went on to study double degrees in law and arts (history) at the University of Sydney, where he received numerous prizes and scholarships. To further support his education, Alex worked as a tutor, clerk, paralegal, intern and landscaper. Halfway through his degree program he was offered work in theatre and thereafter soon started working as an actor in independent film and television projects. After turning down opportunities to star in feature films and popular soap operas in order to continue law school full-time, Alex eventually had to choose between accepting professional television work or pursuing graduate job opportunities.