Ian Alexander Sr: Regina King’s ex-husband Bio, Net Worth, Dating, Age, Son Ian Alexander Jr.
• Ian Alexander Sr. is an actor with a net worth of $3 million.
• He was married to actress Regina King from 1994 until 2006.
• King has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
• After the divorce, King took custody of their son and raised him as a single mother.
• King has been in several relationships since the divorce; she is looking for a partner who is understanding of her work and her son.
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Who is Ian Alexander Sr?
Ian Alexander Sr was born in 8 April 1956, in Kamloops, Canada, and is an actor, but perhaps better known for being the ex-husband of actress Regina King. She is known for her work in films and television shows such as “Jerry Maguire” and “Boondocks”.
The Wealth of Ian Alexander Sr
How rich is Ian Alexander Sr? As of late-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is over $3 million, earned through a career in acting. His wealth has also been partly-elevated thanks to the success of his ex-wife, who has an estimated net worth that is at $12 million. As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.
Early Life and Acting Career
There is almost no information about Ian’s early life and how things were before he pursued a career in acting. It is not known if he grew up in Kamloops or moved, and details of his education are also unknown. At some point in his life, he decided that he wanted to pursue a career in acting, and he started by appearing in various television shows. In 2005, he appeared in the anthology television series entitled “Masters of Horror”, aired on the cable network Showtime. He appeared in the sitcom “The Chris Isaak Show”, which focuses on a fictionalized version of the life of rock musician Chris Isaak; in the show, they are portrayed as everyday people with the everyday problems of living in San Francisco. Another show he worked on was the live action program “Animal Miracles”, which features animals protecting humans and the like, and was originally aired on Animal Planet. He also worked with Disney, appearing in the Disney Channel Original Movie entitled “The Ultimate Christmas Present”, starring Hallee Hirsh and Brenda Song.
Ex-wife Regina King
Ian’s ex- wife Regina King’s popularity began increasing when she was cast in the 1995 film “Friday”, and followed it up with a supporting role in the film “Jerry Maguire” which starred Tom Cruise. She then transitioned to television shows, gaining fame further as a part of “Boondocks” and “Southland”, with her performance in the latter earning her two Critics’ Choice Award nominations for two consecutive years. She’s also starred in other films such as “Legally Blonde 2”, “Poetic Justice”, and “Ray”.
In 2015, she became a star in the anthology series entitled “American Crime”, for which she received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning two, and was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Afterwards, she appeared in the drama “The Leftovers” playing the character Erika Murphy, gaining another nomination, this time for a Critics’ Choice Award. One of her latest projects is the Netflix miniseries entitled “Seven Seconds”, which got her the third Emmy Award of her career in the show based on the Russian film entitled “The Major”, written by Yuri Bykov. She also has a recurring role in another sitcom, entitled “The Big Bang Theory” playing the character Janine Davis.
Backstage antics with @ID_required aka buttercreambob #Emmys2015 pic.twitter.com/KfDsecO6Ks
— Regina King (@ReginaKing) September 21, 2015
Relationship, Marriage, and Divorce
According to various sources, Alexander and King met in 1994 and started a relationship, dating for three years before deciding to marry. They had a son together and things seemed to be going well until 2006, when it was announced that King was divorcing from her husband. Reports later started surfacing that the he had an extramarital affair, and was actually caught in the act with the woman by Regina. While the details about who the person he was seeing was not publicly, many sources state that it had been going on for some time. After her divorce, Regina took custody of their son, and raised him as a single mom. Prior to marrying Ian, it was known that she had a relationship with actor Curtis Baldwin, but details about their relationship have also been scarce.
Aftermath
After the divorce Ian moved away from the spotlight, and there are no details about his current endeavors, including about his current relationship, if there is one. He has remained in contact with his ex-wife since they have a son together. Regina on the other hand has moved on, and started dating others. In 2007, it was reported that she was dating actor Nicholas Gonzales who is five years younger than her. However the relationship, was short lived. She also became romantically involved with professional basketball player Quentin Richardson, but things did not work out.
In 2013, she began a long-term relationship with actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his work in series such as “The Cosby Show” and “The Resident”. They stayed together for two years, but things also eventually ended. Despite that, the two remain in good standing, and Malcolm congratulated her on her recent Emmy win. Many talk shows have interviewed her about her relationship status, and she has said that she would not mind dating again, but the qualities she is looking for have become stricter. He has to understand that she puts a lot of time into her work and her child. She is also more open to date men who are as financially successful as her, and not just dating her for the money.
