Alex Ferns was born on October 13, 1968 in Lennoxtown, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Joyeux Noel (2005), The Batman (2022) and EastEnders (1985). He has been married to Jennifer Woodburne since 1996. They have two children.
Served for two years in the South African Defence Force in 1988/1989 as a Gunner in the 2nd Special Services Battalion (2 SSB) and was renowned by his fellow brothers in arms as a "hell raiser of epic proportions".
He lived in South Africa for 17 years
He studied drama at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.