Person Open DS/UK/21478 Alexander; Olly (15 July 1990); English musician, singer songwriter, actor and activist Alexander Olly 15 July 1990 English musician, singer songwriter, actor and activist Male (cisgender) Oliver Alexander Thornton Harrogate, Yorkshire, England (born)

English Musician | Vocals White Mental health No known religious affiliation Son of Vicki Thornton (co-founder of Coleford Music Festival) Former partner of Neil Milan Amin-Smith (member of Clean Bandit) Gay / Lesbian Olly Alexander is an English musician, singer, songwriter, actor and LGBT advocate. He is the lead singer of the synth-pop band Years & Years. He obtained the services of an agent when he was 16 while auditioning for a part in UK TV series Skins. In a YouTube video uploaded from NylonMagazineTV, Alexander said he dropped out of school. Alexander dropped out of the Hereford College of Arts to pursue his acting career as parts were offered: "I started acting when I was young; it just sort of happened. I dropped out of school to work around the world, which was amazing." "I really wanted to become a singer or a musician ... All of a sudden I was an actor. It was never something I'd set my heart on being. I'm still trying to work it out ... I really hated school because I was totally bullied. But you're never bullied in drama class because the weird kids do well in drama class. That's a safe place". Alexander was interviewed about his mental health by Guardian columnist Owen Jones. Activism and Views: Through various interviews and charity campaigns, he has promoted safer sex, HIV screening and anti-LGBT bullying initiatives. He has also spoken openly about his own struggles with depression, self harm, eating disorders and anxiety. In 2017, Alexander presented a BBC Three documentary investigating the link between being gay and the development of mental health disorders where he opened up about his bulimia. In 2018, Alexander was part of Sport Relief's attempt to raise awareness of mental health alongside other celebrities Nadiya Hussain and Stephen Fry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olly_Alexander (2022) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHEHarper 12/9/2016 RAHAKirkbride 6/29/2023 06fc3ed8-5286-4d4c-833b-153d20ecbc87