Alex Høgh Andersen (born May 20, 1994) is a versatile Danish actor, model, and photographer who rose to international fame portraying Ivar the Boneless on Vikings (2016–2020). His compelling performance—marked by emotional depth, physical intensity, and complex vulnerability—has earned widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike  . Beyond Vikings, he’s appeared in films like A War (2015), voiced characters in animated features, and starred in recent TV projects including The Shadow in My Eye (2021) and Granite Harbour (2024)  . Off-screen, he’s a passionate photographer, dancer, and philanthropist, supporting causes like UNICEF and cancer charities inspired by his mother’s fight .