Alex Pillai is of South Indian heritage, and was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. He was educated at the National Film and Television School, and his break in television direction was for the actor and producer Sir Lenny Henry. He is a recipient of the FIPA D'Argent and the Screen Nation Award. Alex lives near London.

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