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Alexander Lukasz Jogalla (born June 3, 1991[1]), known professionally as Pico Alexander, is an American actor.
Key Information
Early life and education
[edit]Alexander Lukasz Jogalla was born in New York City and raised in Park Slope, Brooklyn.[2] His parents, Magdalena Deskur and cinematographer Lukasz Jogalla, are Polish immigrants from Kraków. His grandfather was actor Jerzy Jogałła, and his great-grandfather was journalist Jerzy Turowicz.[3][4] He has a younger sister named Klara.[5]
He graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and earned a BFA in acting at Rutgers University.[6] His stage name, "Pico", is a childhood nickname.[7]
Career
[edit]Alexander's stage credits include Our Town,[8] Punk Rock, and What I Did Last Summer.[9]
He has appeared on a number of television series, including The Carrie Diaries, Alpha House, The Following, Blue Bloods, and Orange Is the New Black.
He played Elias Morales, the brother of the lead character, in A Most Violent Year (2014), and Sonny Cottler, a Jewish fraternity president, in James Schamus's Indignation (2016), opposite Logan Lerman. In 2017, he played Trey Wandella in the Netflix Original War Machine and starred as Harry, Reese Witherspoon's character's love interest, in the romantic comedy film Home Again.
In 2018, he was featured in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2, playing Kieran Duffy, a captured member of a rival gang.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Turban | Jonathan | Short |
| 2010 | Get Set GO! | He | Short |
| 2014 | For the Record | Tom | Short |
| A Most Violent Year | Elias Morales | ||
| 2015 | Fan Girl | Charlie | TV movie |
| 2016 | Indignation | Sonny Cottler | |
| 2017 | War Machine | Trey Wandella | |
| Home Again | Harry | ||
| 2018 | The Portuguese Kid | Freddie Imbrossi | |
| Summer Days, Summer Nights | JJ Flynn | ||
| Hot Air | Grayson | ||
| 2021 | Superior | Robert | |
| 2022 | The Sky Is Everywhere | Toby Shaw | |
| The Honeymoon | Adam | ||
| 2025 | The Family McMullen | Thomas "Tommy" McMullen |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Carrie Diaries | Nick | Episode: "Under Pressure" |
| Alpha House | Reuben | Episode: "Showgirls" | |
| Unforgettable | Mean Guy #1 | Episode: "Reunion" | |
| The Following | Young Joe | Episode: "Teacher's Pet" | |
| Blue Bloods | Darren Bentley | Episode: "Power of the Press" | |
| 2015 | Orange Is the New Black | Ian | Episode: "Fake It Till You Fake It Some More" |
| 2019 | Catch-22 | Clevinger | Recurring Cast |
| 2021 | Dickinson | Henry 'Ship' Shipley | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| 2022 | Gossip Girl | Mike Shubin | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| 2023 | Saint X | Josh | Recurring Cast |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Voice role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Kieran Duffy |
| 2025 | Goodnight Universe | Milo[10] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Profile". Chimtic.netfirms.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ^ Soloski, Alexis (November 20, 2014). "Actors in 'Punk Rock' Tap Into Teenage Alienation". The New York Times. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ "Alexander Jogalla". Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "Aleksander Łukasz "Pico" Jogałła (M.J. Minakowski, Genealogia potomków Sejmu Wielkiego)". Sejm-wielki.pl. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ^ @klarasitaa; (10 April 2015). "Happy national sibling day to this idiot #film" – via Instagram.
- ^ "For the Record" (PDF). Static1.squarespace.com. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ "Rising Star Pico Alexander Talks Social Media, Bioluminescence and Taking Risks". HuffPost. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- ^ "Rutgers Theater Company and George Street Playhouse Present "Our Town" | Mason Gross School of the Arts". Masongross.rutgers.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ^ "Pico Alexander, Noah Galvin, Kristine Nielsen and More to Lead Signature's WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ^ "Goodnight Universe - Official Dream Cast Behind-The-Scenes Video". IGN. November 10, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
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Pico Alexander
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Early life
Family and childhood
Pico Alexander was born Aleksander Łukasz Jogałła on June 3, 1991, in New York City.[1] He was raised in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn by his Polish immigrant parents, Magdalena Deskur and Łukasz Jogałła.[17][4] His stage name, "Pico," originated as a childhood nickname given by his family before his birth, serving as a gender-neutral placeholder since his parents did not know if they were having a boy or girl; it stuck despite his formal name being Aleksander.[6][17] Growing up in a Polish-speaking household, Alexander entered kindergarten without speaking English, reflecting his family's strong cultural ties.[6] His father, a cinematographer, introduced him to the film world early on by taking him to movie sets, including visits during productions like Kate & Leopold where he met actors such as Hugh Jackman, potentially sparking his interest in performing.[17][6]Education
Alexander attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, where he graduated and began developing his interest in acting through school productions.[18] During his time there, he participated in the cast of The Hot L Baltimore, a production that provided early exposure to ensemble theater work.[19] Following high school, Alexander pursued formal training at Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in acting.[20] As a student, he appeared in a spring production of Our Town at the George Street Playhouse, directed by theater department chair David Esbjornson and co-starring Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines, an experience that helped secure Actors' Equity Association membership for participating students and honed his professional stage skills.[20] This training at Mason Gross emphasized rigorous artistic development, preparing him for subsequent roles in film and theater.[20]Career
Early roles (2009–2015)
Pico Alexander made his professional acting debut in the 2009 short film Turban, portraying the character Jonathan in a story about high school students grappling with the aftermath of a bombing attempt.[21] This early project, credited under his birth name Pico Jogalla, marked his entry into on-screen work while he was still honing his craft through formal training.[21] Throughout the early 2010s, Alexander balanced emerging film opportunities with stage performances, building experience in independent and off-Broadway productions. In 2014, he appeared in the off-Broadway revival of Simon Stephens's Punk Rock at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, playing the lacrosse player Nicholas, a role that explored themes of teenage alienation and violence among private school students.[22] That same year, he transitioned to feature films with a supporting role as Elias Morales, the younger brother of the protagonist, in J.C. Chandor's crime drama A Most Violent Year, which highlighted his ability to convey familial tension in a period setting.[7] His television presence grew with guest spots, including Nick in the episode "Under Pressure" of The Carrie Diaries, young Joe Carroll in The Following, and a recurring role in Alpha House, roles that exposed him to ensemble dynamics on network shows.[23][24][25] By 2015, Alexander continued to diversify with another off-Broadway role as Ted, a rowdy Canadian local, in A.R. Gurney's What I Did Last Summer at the Signature Theatre, a coming-of-age story set during World War II that allowed him to delve into youthful rebellion and friendship.[26] He also appeared as Ian in the third-season episode "Fake It Till You Fake It Some More" of Orange Is the New Black, contributing to the series' portrayal of complex interpersonal relationships in a prison environment.[27] These formative roles in smaller-scale films, theater, and episodic TV provided essential groundwork, as Alexander later reflected on the importance of taking risks and avoiding distractions like social media to maintain focus on authentic character development during this period.[26] Starting in such projects presented challenges, including the need to prove versatility across mediums while navigating the competitive New York acting scene, yet they solidified his reputation for naturalistic performances in ensemble casts.[6]Breakthrough and later career (2016–present)
Alexander's breakthrough came with his role as Sonny Cottler in the 2016 drama Indignation, directed by James Schamus, where he portrayed a charismatic Jewish fraternity president opposite Logan Lerman's lead character. The film, adapted from Philip Roth's novel, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and highlighted Alexander's ability to convey subtle emotional depth in a supporting yet pivotal part, drawing positive reviews for his naturalistic delivery. In 2017, he transitioned to romantic comedy with the role of Harry in Home Again, directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer, playing a young aspiring screenwriter who becomes the love interest to Reese Witherspoon's divorced mother.[28] The film marked his first major studio release and showcased his comedic timing and charm, as he discussed in interviews how the character represented an optimistic, youthful energy contrasting his earlier dramatic work.[28] That year, he also starred as Private First Class Billy Davidson in David Michôd's war satire War Machine alongside Brad Pitt, and appeared in the ensemble indie Summertime.[29][30] Expanding into voice acting, Alexander provided the voice for Kieran Duffy, a timid ex-O'Driscoll gang member captured by the protagonists, in the critically acclaimed video game Red Dead Redemption 2 released in 2018 by Rockstar Games.[31] His performance brought vulnerability and quiet desperation to the character, contributing to the game's immersive narrative praised for its voice work.[32] In 2018, he further diversified with roles as Freddie Imbrossi in the comedy The Portuguese Kid, JJ Flynn in Summer Days, Summer Nights, and Grayson in Hot Air.[33][34][35] On television, Alexander appeared as Clevinger, the idealistic lawyer and friend to the protagonist, in the 2019 Hulu miniseries Catch-22, directed by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, based on Joseph Heller's novel.[36] He also recurred as Henry "Chip" Van Ness in Apple's Dickinson that year.[11] His role as Mike Shubin in the second season of HBO Max's Gossip Girl reboot (2021) brought wider recognition. He later starred as Josh, a complex figure tied to a family's tragedy, in the 2023 Hulu series Saint X, adapted from Alexis Schaitkin's novel, where his portrayal added layers of ambiguity to the thriller's exploration of grief and obsession.[37][4] Alexander's film work in the early 2020s reflected a broadening range, starting with the supporting role of Robert, a mysterious pursuer, in the 2021 thriller Superior, directed by Erin Vassilopoulos, which premiered at Sundance and delved into themes of identity and family trauma.[38] In 2022, he played Toby Shaw, the grieving brother-in-law navigating unexpected romance, in Josephine Decker's coming-of-age adaptation The Sky Is Everywhere, opposite Grace Kaufman, emphasizing emotional intimacy amid loss.[39] That same year, he led as Adam in the comedy The Honeymoon, directed by Dean Craig, portraying a newlywed whose Venice trip is disrupted by his intrusive best friend, allowing him to lean into humorous frustration and relational dynamics.[40] In a 2022 interview, Alexander reflected on his career evolution, noting a deliberate shift toward diverse genres to challenge himself beyond initial dramatic roots, including comedy and voice roles that honed his expressive range.[41] His most recent project, The Family McMullen (2025), directed by Edward Burns, casts him as Tommy McMullen in this sequel to the 1995 indie hit The Brothers McMullen, exploring modern family tensions in a comedic-drama ensemble with Connie Britton and Tracee Ellis Ross; the film had a limited theatrical release on October 15, 2025, via Fathom Entertainment, receiving positive reception for its relatable ensemble dynamics and is scheduled for streaming on HBO Max on December 5, 2025.[14][42]Personal life
Immediate family
Pico Alexander, born Alexander Lukasz Jogalla, is the son of cinematographer Lukasz Jogalla and Magdalena Deskur.[3] His parents, both of Polish origin, immigrated to the United States in the 1980s, settling in New York City where Alexander was raised.[3] While his father's profession in film has intersected with Alexander's acting career in the broader industry sense, no specific professional collaborations between them have been publicly documented. Limited details are available regarding Alexander's relationship with his mother, Magdalena Deskur, beyond her role in the family unit during his upbringing. There is no public information on any siblings, spouse, romantic partners, or children as of 2025.[43]Extended family and heritage
Pico Alexander's family heritage is deeply rooted in Poland, with his parents, Magdalena Deskur and Łukasz Jogałła, both Polish immigrants who relocated to the United States in the 1980s.[44] His paternal grandfather, Jerzy Jogałła, was a notable Polish actor born in Kraków, contributing to a longstanding family tradition in the performing arts.[44] Additionally, his great-grandfather, Jerzy Turowicz, was a prominent journalist and editor of the influential Catholic weekly Tygodnik Powszechny for nearly 50 years, shaping Polish intellectual discourse during and after World War II.[44] The family's extended lineage includes aristocratic ancestors dating back to Polish royalty in the 1500s, reflecting a heritage of nobility and cultural prominence.[8] Among other notable relatives is his great-uncle, Cardinal Andrzej Maria Deskur, a high-ranking figure in the Catholic Church.[44] This Polish ancestry has influenced Alexander's personal identity, as he is fluent in Polish—his first language—and was raised in a household steeped in Polish traditions and artistic values.[6]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Turban | Jonathan | Short film |
| 2010 | Get Set GO! | He | Short film |
| 2014 | For the Record | Tom | Short film |
| 2014 | A Most Violent Year | Elias Morales | |
| 2016 | Indignation | Sonny Cottler | |
| 2017 | Home Again | Harry | |
| 2017 | War Machine | Trey Wandella | |
| 2018 | The Portuguese Kid | Freddie Imbrossi | |
| 2018 | Summer Days, Summer Nights | JJ Flynn | |
| 2018 | Hot Air | Grayson | |
| 2019 | The Tomorrow Man | Brian | |
| 2021 | Superior | Robert | |
| 2022 | The Sky Is Everywhere | Toby Shaw | |
| 2022 | The Honeymoon | Adam | |
| 2022 | Not Okay | Colin | |
| 2022 | Cat Person | Peter | |
| 2025 | The Family McMullen | TBA | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Unforgettable | Mean Guy #1 | Guest star (1 episode) |
| 2014 | The Following | Young Joe Carroll | Guest star (1 episode) |
| 2014 | Alpha House | Reuben | Guest star (1 episode) |
| 2014 | The Carrie Diaries | Nick | Guest star (1 episode) |
| 2014 | Blue Bloods | Darren Bentley | Guest star (1 episode) |
| 2015 | Fan Girl | Charlie | TV movie |
| 2015 | Orange Is the New Black | Ian | Guest star (1 episode) |
| 2019 | Catch-22 | Clevinger | Recurring role (5 episodes) |
| 2021 | Dickinson | Henry 'Ship' Shipley | Recurring role (9 episodes) |
| 2021 | Gossip Girl | Mike Shubin | Guest star (5 episodes) |
| 2023 | Saint X | Josh | Series regular (8 episodes) |