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Alex Honnold

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  • Cinematographer
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Alex Honnold
Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell embark on an expedition to conquer Alaska's treacherous Devils Thumb, pushing their limits through perilous climbs across daunting peaks, while their unbreakable bond is put to the ultimate test.
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Alex Honnold was born on 17 August 1985 in Sacramento, California, USA. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Free Solo (2018), In Tandem and Billions (2016). He has been married to Sanni McCandless since 12 September 2020. They have two children.
BornAugust 17, 1985
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    Alex Honnold in Free Solo (2018)
    Free Solo
    8.1
    • Self
    • 2018
    In Tandem
    In Tandem
    • Self
      David Costabile, Jeffrey DeMunn, Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Corey Stoll, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, and Dola Rashad in Billions (2016)
      Billions
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Alex Honnold
      Accessories (2012)
      Accessories
      Short
      • Climber
      • 2012

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      Actor

      • Skyscraper Live
        • Pre-production
        • TV Special
        • 2026
      • Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold
        • Self
        • Completed
        • TV Series
        • 2026
      • David Costabile, Jeffrey DeMunn, Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Corey Stoll, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, and Dola Rashad in Billions (2016)
        Billions
        8.3
        TV Series
        • Alex Honnold
        • 2022
      • Ty Burrell, Rashida Jones, Amy Poehler, Riki Lindhome, Joy Osmanski, Yassir Lester, Betsy Sodaro, and Zach Cherry in Duncanville (2020)
        Duncanville
        6.4
        TV Series
        • Alex Honnold (voice)
        • 2020
      • Accessories (2012)
        Accessories
        Short
        • Climber
        • 2012

      Cinematographer

      • Reel Rock (2016)
        Reel Rock
        8.8
        TV Series
        • Cinematographer
        • 2016

      Camera and Electrical Department

      • Ultimate Rush (2011)
        Ultimate Rush
        8.0
        TV Series
        • assistant camera
        • camera operator
        • 2016

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      • Height
        • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
      • Born
        • August 17, 1985
        • Sacramento, California, USA
      • Spouse
        • Sanni McCandlessSeptember 12, 2020 - present (2 children)
      • Children
          Alice Summer Hannold
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        He is the first and only person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

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      • How old is Alex Honnold?
        39 years old
      • When was Alex Honnold born?
        August 17, 1985
      • Where was Alex Honnold born?
        Sacramento, California, USA
      • What is Alex Honnold's birth name?
        Alexander J. Honnold
      • How tall is Alex Honnold?
        5 feet 11 inches, or 1.80 meters

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