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Flex Alexander (Marc Alexander Knox) was born on 15 April, 1970 in New York City, U.S., is an American actor, comedian and dancer (born 1970). Discover Flex Alexander's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

Popular As Marc Alexander Knox
Occupation Actor, comedian, dancer
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 15 April 1970
Birthday 15 April
Birthplace New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Flex Alexander Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Flex Alexander height is 1.91 m .

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Height 1.91 m
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Who Is Flex Alexander's Wife?

His wife is Shanice (m. February 14, 2000)

Family
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Wife Shanice (m. February 14, 2000)
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Children 2

Flex Alexander Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Flex Alexander worth at the age of 53 years old? Flex Alexander’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Flex Alexander's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1970

Mark Alexander Knox (born April 15, 1970), better known as Flex Alexander or Flex, is an American actor, comedian and dancer.

1989

In 1989, he made his stand-up comedy debut and eventually turned to acting, making his film debut in the 1992 film Juice.

1992

Alexander also was a regular cast member of the sketch comedy show Uptown Comedy Club from 1992 to 1994.

1993

Alexander's first television role was on the short-lived 1993 ABC sitcom Where I Live, starring Doug E. Doug.

Despite being critically acclaimed, the series was canceled that same year.

1995

Alexander then guest starred on episodes of Sister, Sister and The Cosby Mysteries before moving to Los Angeles in 1995 to concentrate on acting.

1996

In 1996, he landed a starring role on another short-lived sitcom Homeboys in Outer Space.

The series was critically panned and canceled the following year.

Later that year, Alexander co-starred in yet another short-lived series, the Steven Bochco-created Total Security.

1998

Alexander also had a number of roles in many films including Modern Vampires (1998), The Force (1999), Out Cold (2001), Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs (2002), Gas (2004), Snakes on a Plane (2006), and Trigger (2020).

Born in Harlem, Alexander is the son of Alethia Knox and Robert Whitehead.

As a teen, he began dancing in New York night clubs earning the nickname "Flex" due to his acrobatic dance skills.

After being discovered by DJ Spinderella, he began touring with rap trio Salt-n-Pepa and remained with the dance troupe for three years.

In addition to dancing, Alexander also choreographed for Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah.

Following Total Security's run, Alexander guest starred on Brooklyn South and The Parkers, and also had roles in several films including the 1998 direct-to-video release Backroom Bodega Boyz and She's All That (1999).

2000

From 2000 to 2001, Alexander appeared as Maya Wilkes' husband Darnell during the first season of the UPN sitcom Girlfriends.

He left Girlfriends to star as single father Mark "Flex" Washington on the UPN sitcom One on One, a series he created and produced.

For his role on the series, Alexander was nominated for three NAACP Image Awards and two BET Comedy Awards.

Alexander, a born-again Christian, married R&B singer Shanice Wilson on February 19, 2000.

2001

He began his career while appearing on numerous of television sitcoms before portraying single father Flex Washington on the UPN sitcom One on One (2001-2006).

They have two children, daughter Imani Shekinah Knox (born August 23, 2001) and son Elijah Alexander Knox (born March 5, 2004).

Alexander is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

2004

In 2004, he portrayed Michael Jackson in the VH1 television biopic Man In The Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story, which garnered him another NAACP Image Award nomination.

He refused to play Jackson with prosthetics, but did mimique his voice, copied mannerisms and had a makeup job done to lighten his skin tone.

He also refused to "cast judgement" over the singer's legal troubles of the time and said "we should pray for him".

Alexander returned to One on One for two more seasons, however, during the last season, his character was written out and reduced to a recurring role when the show's premise was rebooted.

2006

Following the end of One On One, Alexander had roles in the 2006 film Snakes on a Plane, opposite Samuel L. Jackson, and the 2007 horror film The Hills Have Eyes 2.

He also had a role in Clement Virgo's Poor Boy's Game, with Danny Glover.

2007

Alexander's most recent role was in a 2007 episode of CSI: Miami.

2014

Flex and his wife, Shanice, will have their own reality show Flex & Shanice premiering November 1, 2014, on OWN.

in 2022, Flex was cast as "Pookie" in the stage adaptation of New Jack City: Live on Stage, written, produced and directed by urban playwright and film producer Je'Caryous Johnson.

The production is currently on tour in nine cities.