Lexi Alexander
Encyclopedia
Lexi Alexander is a German
film director
and martial artist
.
, United States.
After this, she went to Hollywood. There she worked as a stunt woman while studying acting and directing at the Piero Dusa Conservatory and UCLA. She then directed the short film Johnny Flynton
which was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of "Best Short Film" in 2003.
team participated, she learned a lot about the football fan scene. Her brother was a violent fan of this team, and was also in a group of hooligans, a "firm" of Waldhof. Inspired by these experiences, she co-wrote a screenplay with former-hooligan-turned-writer Dougie Brimson
about the firm of West Ham United
.
with Ray Stevenson
as Frank Castle/The Punisher
. Her absence at San Diego Comic Con 2008 helped fuel rumors that she has been taken off the project due to creative differences, but these rumors were dispelled by the film's cinematographer Steve Gainer. In a subsequent December 2008 interview Alexander confirmed that she had had serious battles with Lions Gate Entertainment
, but denied that she was ever officially off the film. Despite the much publicized discourse, Alexander says she's "extremely happy" with the final film:
Golden Groundhog Award for Best Underground Movie, the other nominated films were MirrorMask
, Nine Lives
, Up for Grabs
and Opie Gets Laid
.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and martial artist
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
.
Career
In her childhood, she began kickboxing and karate. At the age of 19, she became world champion in both. She is represented by Endeavor Agency and Gotham Group in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, United States.
After this, she went to Hollywood. There she worked as a stunt woman while studying acting and directing at the Piero Dusa Conservatory and UCLA. She then directed the short film Johnny Flynton
Johnny Flynton
Johnny Flynton is a short film that was directed by Lexi Alexander and was nominated for an Academy Award.. It is based on a true story about a boxer that accidentally kills the wife that he loves.-Reception:...
which was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of "Best Short Film" in 2003.
Green Street
The theme of her first feature film came from her childhood. Because her brother took her to football matches in which the SV WaldhofSV Waldhof Mannheim
SV Waldhof Mannheim is a German association football club, located in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. The club today has a membership of over 2,400.-History:...
team participated, she learned a lot about the football fan scene. Her brother was a violent fan of this team, and was also in a group of hooligans, a "firm" of Waldhof. Inspired by these experiences, she co-wrote a screenplay with former-hooligan-turned-writer Dougie Brimson
Dougie Brimson
Dougie Brimson is an English author and former football hooligan. He has been dubbed the Yob Laureate.-Background:After 18 years service with the Royal Air Force, including both the Falklands War and the first Gulf War, the ex-Sergeant engineer’s literary career began in 1996 when he wrote a book...
about the firm of West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
.
The Punisher
Lexi directed the late 2008 film Punisher: War ZonePunisher: War Zone
Punisher: War Zone is a 2008 comic book action film directed by Lexi Alexander; based on the fictional Marvel Comics vigilante/anti-hero the Punisher. It is the third film to depict the Marvel character Frank Castle...
with Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson (actor)
George Raymond "Ray" Stevenson is a Northern Irish-born English film and television actor. He is known for playing Titus Pullo in the BBC/HBO television series Rome , and in film as Dagonet in King Arthur and as Frank Castle/The Punisher in Punisher: War Zone and The Super Hero Squad Show...
as Frank Castle/The Punisher
Punisher
The Punisher is a fictional character, an anti-hero appearing in comic books based in the . Created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita, Sr., and Ross Andru, the character made its first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 .The Punisher is a vigilante who employs murder,...
. Her absence at San Diego Comic Con 2008 helped fuel rumors that she has been taken off the project due to creative differences, but these rumors were dispelled by the film's cinematographer Steve Gainer. In a subsequent December 2008 interview Alexander confirmed that she had had serious battles with Lions Gate Entertainment
Lions Gate Entertainment
Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation is a North American entertainment company. The company was formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1997, and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California...
, but denied that she was ever officially off the film. Despite the much publicized discourse, Alexander says she's "extremely happy" with the final film:
Trivia
Her film Green Street Hooligans was nominated for the William ShatnerWilliam Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
Golden Groundhog Award for Best Underground Movie, the other nominated films were MirrorMask
MirrorMask
Mirrormask is a 2005 fantasy film from Jim Henson Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Destination Films. It stars Stephanie Leonidas, Jason Barry, Rob Brydon, and Gina McKee. It is designed and directed by Dave McKean, written by Neil Gaiman from a story they developed together...
, Nine Lives
Nine Lives (2005 film)
Nine Lives is a 2005 American drama film written and directed by Rodrigo García. The screenplay, an example of hyperlink cinema, relates nine short, loosely intertwined tales with nine different women at their cores. Their themes include parent-child relationships, fractured love, adultery,...
, Up for Grabs
Up for Grabs (2004 film)
Up for Grabs is a 2004 comedic documentary about two men who fought over custody of a baseball. It was directed and produced by Michael Wranovics, co-produced by Michael Lindenberger and Josh Keppel, co-edited by Dave Ciaccio; the executive producers were Dr...
and Opie Gets Laid
Opie Gets Laid
Opie Gets Laid is a 2009 American independent romantic comedy film originally titled Sunnyvale for its film festival submissions. The film is written and directed by James Ricardo and stars James Ricardo, April Wade, Ute Werner and Jesselynn Desmond....
.