Alex Désert

Alex Désert

56 · Born: Jul 18, 1968

Personal Details

BornJul 18, 1968 New York City, New York, USA
Relatives
  • Jean Ulrick Désert (Sibling)

Biography

Alex Désert, a talented individual of Haitian-American descent, entered this world on July 18, 1968, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would take him to the forefront of the entertainment industry.

As an accomplished actor, Désert has had the privilege of appearing in a variety of notable television shows, including the popular series The Flash, Becker, and Boy Meets World.

Désert's television career began with a notable early appearance on the CBS educational program, TV 101, where he shared the spotlight alongside his close friend and future co-star, Matt LeBlanc. Following this initial foray into the world of television, Désert landed the role of Julio Mendez in the CBS-produced superhero television series, The Flash, which boasted an impressive cast, including the talented John Wesley Shipp.

Désert's professional journey in the entertainment industry began to take shape in the early 1990s, when he landed a significant role in the short-lived but intriguing Fox television series, "The Heights", which aired in 1992.

This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent success, as he went on to secure a notable part in the popular and widely acclaimed television show, "Boy Meets World", where he portrayed the character of Eli Williams from 1995 to 1996.

Ted Danson's long-running American sitcom Becker, which aired from 1998 to 2004, featured a recurring character played by Désert, the endearing and memorable Jake Malinak, a blind magazine stand owner who brought warmth and humor to the show.

Noted film actor Désert has had a distinguished career, marked by notable appearances in a variety of productions. One of his earliest notable roles was in the 1994 comedy film PCU, where he shared the screen with accomplished actors Jeremy Piven and Jon Favreau.

In addition to his work on PCU, Désert also appeared in the 1996 comedy film Swingers, alongside talented actors Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. This particular film would go on to become a cult classic, and Désert's performance would be particularly memorable, as he delivered the iconic line "This place is dead anyway."

Désert's filmography also includes a small but significant role in the 2000 comedy-drama film High Fidelity. In this film, he portrayed the character Louis, bringing depth and nuance to the story.

Desert, a talented individual, made a memorable appearance in the acclaimed web advertisement, "The Great Schlep", created by the renowned comedian Sarah Silverman. This innovative project aimed to inspire young Jewish individuals to embark on a journey to Florida, where they would persuade their Jewish grandparents to enthusiastically support the presidential bid of Barack Obama in the pivotal 2008 U.S. election.

Notably, he made a memorable appearance in the 2012 Disney Channel original movie "Let It Shine", showcasing his acting prowess in this musical drama that has captivated audiences of all ages.

In the year 2009, Désert lent his voice talents to the esteemed character of Col. Nick Fury in a single episode of the animated television series Wolverine and the X-Men, showcasing his impressive vocal range and versatility.

Additionally, Désert took on a starring role in not one, but two exciting film projects, namely Lego: The Adventures of Clutch Powers and Lego Clutch Powers: Bad Hair Day, demonstrating his ability to excel in a variety of genres and formats.

In the latter part of the year 2010, he re-enacted his iconic character portrayal for the animated television series, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, a animated adaptation of the popular Marvel Comics franchise, where he once again brought to life the character of, and simultaneously, portrayed his on-screen father figure, Jack Fury, in the animated series.

Later in the year 2009, the talented actor, Désert, made a notable appearance on the popular television show, House. He portrayed a character suffering from an intense phobia of enclosed spaces, specifically a mental hospital setting, in the episode "Broken" which was part of the show's sixth season.

In the year 2011, the talented actor and performer, Désert, took on the role of Wise in a groundbreaking and innovative web series that revolutionized the way we consume digital content. The LeBrons, a YouTube original production, showcased Désert's impressive acting abilities as he brought the character of Wise to life.

Noted for his versatility in lending his voice to various video games, Désert has had a prolific career in the industry, with his distinctive voice featured in numerous titles. One of his most notable roles was as "Zip" in Crystal Dynamic's critically acclaimed action-adventure game, Tomb Raider: Legend.

He has also brought his vocal talents to Tomb Raider: Underworld, another installment in the popular Tomb Raider series, further solidifying his reputation as a skilled voice actor. In addition to his work on the Tomb Raider franchise, Désert has also contributed his voice to the stealth action game, Splinter Cell: Double Agent.

Furthermore, he has lent his voice to the open-world crime drama, Scarface: The World is Yours, showcasing his range and ability to adapt to different genres and roles.

Notable for his versatile acting skills, the talented individual in question brought to life the memorable character of Zimos, a pimp with a penchant for auto-tuning, in the 2011 video game release, Saints Row: The Third, developed by THQ.

In addition to his impressive gaming credentials, Désert's impressive acting chops were on full display in 2012, when he co-starred alongside other talented thespians as the endearing and charismatic character of Levi in the Disney production, Let It Shine.

Noted actor and voice artist, Troy Désert, revisited his iconic character Zimos in 2013, bringing his distinctive talent and flair to the role once more, this time in the form of a downloadable content (DLC) expansion for the highly acclaimed open-world action-adventure game, Saints Row IV.

Career

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2024
The Simpsons
The Simpsons as (voice)
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2022
Bolivar
Bolivar as Andrew
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2021
The Simpsons
The Simpsons as Audrey II (voice)
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2019
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Momma Named Me Sheriff as Mr. Bojenkins (voice)
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2018
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2016
Sing It!
Sing It! as Barry
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The Flash
The Flash as Julio Mendez
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2015
Invisible Sister
Invisible Sister as Mr. Perkins
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2014
{"id":15629,"title":"Let It Shine","year":"2012","character":"Levi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/let-it-shine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15629.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15629.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
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2010
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2009
Bob Funk
Bob Funk as Sonny
{"id":748,"title":"Reno 911!","year":2008,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/reno-911","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2sckfn4nlrrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2sckfn4nlrrg.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":8913,"title":"Pretty Persuasion","year":"2005","character":"Joe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pretty-persuasion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8913.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8913.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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2003
Chicken Party
Chicken Party as Durell Mills
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{"id":4175,"title":"High Fidelity","year":"2000","character":"Louis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-fidelity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63d5ekq2av00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63d5ekq2av00.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":1651,"title":"Becker","year":1998,"character":"Jake Malinak","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/becker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1651.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1651.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Becker
Becker as Jake Malinak
{"id":224,"title":"Swingers","year":"1996","character":"Charles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swingers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1opuhjgr7650.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1opuhjgr7650.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Swingers
Swingers as Charles
{"id":7767,"title":"PCU","year":"1994","character":"Mullaney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pcu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7767.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
PCU
PCU as Mullaney
{"id":58689,"title":"Lush Life","year":"1993","character":"Lester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lush-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58689.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Lush Life
Lush Life as Lester
{"id":103839453,"title":"The Heights","year":1992,"character":"Stan Lee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-heights","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839453.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839453.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
The Heights
The Heights as Stan Lee
{"id":173067,"title":"The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster","year":"1991","character":"Julio Mendez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flash-ii-revenge-of-the-trickster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173067.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
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1990
The Flash
The Flash as Julio Mendez
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The Flash
The Flash as Julio Mendez
{"id":9869,"title":"A Different World","year":1989,"character":"Livingston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-different-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9869.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9869.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
A Different World
A Different World as Livingston