Olly Alexander (born 1990) is an English actor, script writer and lead singer of the band Years & Years. Alexander's acting career began in theatre plays and films such as Summerhill and Bright Star, which was nominated for an Oscar, four individual wins and another eighteen nominations. He has also starred in films such as Tormented starring Alex Pettyfer, Enter the Void, and his most applauded performance in the film Gulliver's Travels starring Jack Black. Alexander also has written the script for a film which he is also starring in by the name of The Dish & the Spoon which was released in early 2011.