Today we’d like to introduce you to Vlad Alexandrov.
Hi Vlad, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m an American-based actor with Russian and Montenegrin roots — a multilingual performer, stand-up comedian, language coach, interpreter, and hyper-polyglot who speaks more than 18 languages. A fierce believer in big dreams, I bring a uniquely international identity, dozens of accents, and emotional depth to every role I take on.
Now living in the heart of Hollywood, I often recall the moment people told me, “You don’t have anyone here in America,” and I replied, “You’re wrong. I came here with a full suitcase of dreams.” I balance my acting career with my lifelong passion for languages, constantly learning new ones as my way of bringing something original, bold, global, and unforgettable to the film industry — a commitment to creating characters that feel truly universal, culturally rich, and globally resonant.
I live by two rules:
1.Never give up.
2.Never forget the first rule.
My journey into acting began with one unforgettable moment. While living in Turkey, I asked a friend how he spoke English so well. Instead of explaining, he recited a monologue I didn’t recognize — it was from Rocky. Curious, I spent the entire night watching the entire franchise.
And when Rocky said, “This kid is gonna be the best kid in the world,” something struck me like thunder. By the time I reached the “keep moving forward” speech, I knew my life had changed.
That night, I searched online for “how to become an actor in the USA,” and a Backstage article said that speaking 12 languages could help an actor stand out. I made it my mission — and eventually learned 18 languages, with more on the way.
Since then, I’ve appeared in numerous productions, including released films such as Detroit Becomes Human (Lucy Lu) and Three Thirty (Keith Lakean Powell). I’ve also taken on leading roles in several upcoming projects, including I Remember Every Death (Mateo Bernard), Paul Pry (Keith Lakean Powell), The Pack (CGM), Tenebrosa (Rafael Garcia), Pink Slip (Alex Papazyan), Accosted (Gordon Isaac), and The Intruders (Christine White), along with many earlier independent films.
Machiavelli’s Theory by Brandie Briggs marks my 18th leading role in just two years of professional acting, following dedicated training in the Meisner technique, the Ivana Chubbuck method, and the Lee Strasberg method.Beyond film, I completed six levels of improv at The Improv Asylum, performed stand-up comedy, trained in kung fu with Bruce McCorry, and immersed myself in Latin dance styles such as salsa, bachata, cha-cha-cha, and samba. Although I once didn’t know how to swim, I refused to listen when people told me it was impossible — and I ultimately became a swimming instructor. Before acting, I graduated from Vatel, the renowned French school for international hospitality and management, where I learned discipline, global communication, and the art of connecting with people — skills that now serve me on every set. I also worked over forty different jobs, each one shaping the grit, drive, discipline, and life experience I now bring to every character I play, and carry into my craft today.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
My story begins far from Hollywood. I grew up between Russia and Montenegro, and from a young age I faced discrimination, doubt, and people telling me everything I could never become. I was the kid who didn’t fit in. I wasn’t born into this industry — I fought my way into it.
I was almost homeless twice. I got fired nine times before finally becoming a server on the tenth try — and after three years of hard work, I became the best server at a barbecue restaurant near Harvard. I remember telling myself: “If I can become the star of this restaurant… then I can become the star of a movie.” And that belief pushed me forward.
As a kid, I was judged and underestimated. I still remember my father asking me, “Why are you looking down? Do you owe someone money?” I said no. He said, “Then lift your head. Walk like you belong in this world.” Then he added, “Because when you walk like you belong in this world… the world will be yours.”
That sentence carved itself into my soul. It was the first moment confidence touched me — the first time I lifted my head and saw the world differently, and saw my place in it.
I worked as four different tour guides in Boston. I struggled, failed, rebuilt, and pushed forward again and again. I didn’t know how to swim, and people told me I was too old to learn. Not only did I learn — I became a swimming instructor. And I didn’t want to just swim… I wanted to swim butterfly. I didn’t aim for dog-paddle. I aimed for the hardest stroke — and I mastered it.
I’ve had to reinvent myself over and over, but that’s exactly what shaped me.
That’s the fire that carried me to Hollywood.
And that’s the fire that keeps me going today.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am an actor, a stand-up comedian, a language coach, an interpreter, and a hyper-polyglot who speaks more than 18 languages and performs in dozens of accents. My entire career is built on one idea: bring something to Hollywood that nobody else can bring.
What sets me apart is my ability to transform. I’ve rebuilt myself so many times that reinvention is in my DNA. I can shift languages, accents, and cultures in seconds — and I use that to create work that feels authentic, layered, and global. I’m proud to bring something new to an industry that often repeats what’s already been done.
I’ve played 18 leading roles in just two years of professional acting, in projects such as Detroit Becomes Human (Lucy Lu), Three Thirty (Keith Lakean Powell), and upcoming films including I Remember Every Death, Paul Pry, The Pack, Tenebrosa, Pink Slip, Accosted, The Intruders, and Machiavelli’s Theory. My training includes the Meisner technique, the Ivana Chubbuck method, and the Lee Strasberg method — all of which shape the depth and honesty I bring to every performance.
But what I’m most proud of is the fire behind my work — the hunger to grow, the drive to push limits, and the belief that acting is a chance to connect cultures and inspire someone watching.
My goal isn’t just to act.
It’s to transform.
Most actors build characters.
I build worlds — shaped by language, culture, and lived experience — worlds where audiences anywhere in the world can recognize a piece of themselves.
And I bring heart. Real heart.
I care about storytelling, about representing cultures truthfully, and about inspiring anyone who feels like an outsider to believe they belong in this world.
I’m not here just to play roles.
I’m here to build work that matters — work that crosses cultures, languages, and borders, and leaves people feeling something long after the credits roll.
That’s what makes my work unique.
That’s what keeps me hungry.
And that’s what I bring to every set.
And if my journey proves anything, it’s this:
No matter where you come from or what you’ve survived, your story can become the proof that you were forged to rise — the fire that drives you toward your destiny.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
From YouTube to movies, my journey sometimes feels like Dostoyevsky’s The Idiot — searching for truth in a world that rarely slows down to see it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://vladalexandrovactor.com/
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlad-alexandrov-a61a152ba/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vlad.alexandrovam
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