Flex Alexander is an American comedian, actor, and dancer. Flex Alexander is known for Snakes on a Plane (2006), One on One (2001) and The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007)

Early Life

Flex was born on April 15, 1970, in New York City. His zodiac sign is Aries. This personality is 51 years old. His mother’s name is Alethia Knox and his father is Robert Whitehead. Talking about his educational background, he seems to be a qualified and educated person. Likewise, his full name is Mark Alexander Knox.

Information regarding his education is unavailable. However, he began dancing in New York nightclubs and earned the nickname “Flex” due to his acrobatic dance skills. Flex began touring with rap trio Salt-n-Pepa’s and remained with the dance troupe for three years after being discovered by DJ Spinderella.

Caption: Flex Alexander’s childhood photo. Source: Instagram

Moreover, this personality made his stand-up comedy debut and turned to act, making his film debut in 1992. Further, he was a regular cast member of the sketch comedy show, Uptown Comedy Club, from 1992-1994. Further, he won his first acting role in the 1992 urban drama, Juice, and has choreographed for Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah.

Professional Life and Career

Talking about his professional life, Flex’s first television role was on the short-lived 1993 ABC sitcom Where I Live, starring Doug E. Doug. This series was canceled the same year. Moreover, Flex then guest-starred on episodes of Sister. Alexander then landed a starring role on another short-lived sitcom Homeboys in Outer Space. This series was critically canceled the following year.

Furthermore, he co-starred in another series, the Steven Bochco-created Total Security. Flex starred on Brooklyn South and The Parkers. This personality also had roles in several films including the 1998 direct-to-video release Backroom ‘Bodega Boyz’ and ‘She’s All That’.

Moreover, this personality appeared as Maya Wilkes’ husband Darnell during the first season of the UPN sitcom Girlfriends. Then he left Girlfriends. On the UPN sitcom One on One, a series this personality created and produced he starred as single father Mark “Flex”.

Moreover, this personality portrayed Michael Jackson in the VH1 television. However, this portrait garnered him another NAACP Image Award nomination. Further, he returned to One on One for two more seasons. Moreover, his most recent role was in a 2007 episode of CSI: Miami. Moreover, Flex and his wife, Shanice, will have their own reality show Flex & Shanice premiering on November 1, 2014.