Alfie Williams

Alfie Williams (born 3 January 2011) He has a younger sister, Mollie. He has lived and attended school near Newcastle upon Tyne. His father, actor Alfie Dobson, became Williams' main inspiration.

From an early age he showed an interest in acting.

Williams attended a drama school but soon left because it focused too much on musicals, while he was more interested in film and television. From the age of seven, he actively attended auditions, which quickly earned him his first roles in commercials. This role became a turning point in his career, as Graham's recommendation led him to sign with the talent agency Independent Talent Group. In the same year, he also appeared in BBC Radio 4's serial Our Friends in the North. Williams also acted in the film A New Breed of Criminal.

Williams played Spike in the post-apocalyptic horror film 28 Years Later (2025), his first major screen role. He was 13 years old at the time of filming, and he went through four rounds of auditions to get the role. He was described as the "indisputable protagonist" of the film by The Hollywood Reporter, an "outstanding new talent" by Empire, and "excellent" in the role by The Times. According to British GQ, "Williams shows off excellent emotional range throughout the film, especially as the film tonally shifts from visceral horror to bittersweet tragedy". which commenced production three weeks after filming wrapped on 28 Years Later. In November 2025, it was announced that Williams will star in the thriller film Banquet, directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, alongside Meghann Fahy, Corey Mylchreest, and Finbar Lynch, and will be produced by David Yates.

Personal life One of Williams' main hobbies is playing the guitar, a passion that began after his 28 Years Later co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson gifted him a vintage acoustic guitar. He is a fan of Kurt Cobain, the rock band Nirvana, and grunge music in general. In addition to music, he lists video games among his hobbies, with Red Dead Redemption, Ghost of Tsushima, and Dead by Daylight among his favourites. Digital Spy Reader Awards Best British Rising Star

San Diego Film Critics Society Best Youth Performance

Seattle Film Critics Society Best Youth Performance

Astra Film Awards Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller

London Film Critics' Circle Young British/Irish Performer of the Year