What does Ian Alexander Sr., Regina King’s ex-husband do for a living?

What does Ian Alexander Sr., Regina King’s ex-husband do for a living?

Ian Alexander Sr. is a former actor, record producer, and media personality from Canada. He is widely recognised for being Regina King's ex-husband. His ex-wife is a renowned award-winning actress who has starred in numerous popular television shows and movies such as New York Undercover, Jerry Maguire, The Boondocks, and 227.

Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr. during the NBPA All-Star Ice Gala at Denver Convention Centre in Denver and the two during The 77th Annual Academy Awards
Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr. during the NBPA All-Star Ice Gala at Denver Convention Centre and during The 77th Annual Academy Awards. Photo: Johnny Nunez, Jeff Kravitz (modified by author)
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Ian Alexander Sr. has made numerous appearances in various TV shows and films over the years, but his main focus is behind the camera. He came into the spotlight following his marriage to actress Regina King. He and Regina tied the knot in 1997 and divorced in 2007. The pair had a son, Ian Alexander Jr., who passed away on 21 January 2022.

Profile summary

Full nameIan Alexander Sr.
GenderMale
Date of birth8 April 1956
Age68 years (as of 2024)
Place of birthKamloops, Canada
Current residenceUnited States of America
NationalityCanadian-American
EthnicityBlack
Zodiac signAries
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight143 lb (65 kg)
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
Marital statusDivorced
Ex-spouseRegina King
Children1 (deceased)
ProfessionRecord producer, media personality, and former actor

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Who is Ian Alexander Sr.?

Ian Alexander Sr. is a record producer, media personality, and former actor. He is best known as Regina King's ex-husband. The two were married from 1997 to 2007.

How old is Ian Alexander Sr.?

Ian Alexander Sr.'s age is 68 years as of 2024. He was born on 8 April 1956, and his Zodiac sign is Aries.

Where is Ian Alexander Sr. from?

The music executive, media personality, and former actor was born in Kamloops, Canada. He resides in the United States of America. Ian Alexander Sr.'s ethnicity is African, and his nationality is Canadian-American.

Top-5 facts about Ian Alexander Sr.
Top-5 facts about Ian Alexander Sr. Photo: Jeff Kravitz (modified by author)
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What does Ian Alexander Sr. do for a living?

Ian Alexander Sr. is a former actor, music executive, and media personality. He has been featured in several television series and films, including Masters of Horror, Animal Miracles, andThe Chris Isaak Show.

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In 2000, he was cast in the Disney film titled The Ultimate Christmas Present. Aside from acting, Ian has worked in the distribution department of companies such as Qwest Records.

He also worked at Warner Bros, one of the biggest entertainment outfits in America, where he served as the vice president.

What is Ian Alexander Sr.'s net worth?

Ian Alexander Sr. has not disclosed his wealth to the public. Even so, it is evident that his primary source of income comes from the entertainment industry. On the other hand, Regina King's net worth is $16 million.

Regina King and Ian Alexander Sr.'s marriage

Regina King and the record producer were married from 1997 to 2007. Regina King is a famous actress and director who first rose to fame playing Brenda Jenkins on the NBC sitcom 227.

Regina King was born on 15 January 1971 and is 53 years old as of 2024. Besides 227, she has been featured in Seven Seconds, Watchmen, The Boondocks, and American Crime. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and multiple Primetime Emmy Awards.

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The former lovebirds first met in the early 1990s. They dated for a few years before they welcomed a child on 19 January 1996. The pair exchanged their marriage vows on 23 April 1997.

The former couple made numerous red carpet appearances together, each supporting the other in their career before they decided to call it quits after nearly a decade of marriage. They divorced in 2007. The famous actress revealed that her former husband had an extramarital affair that caused them to end their marriage.

Does Regina King have any biological kids?

Regina King had one son named Ian Alexander Jr. with her ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr. Her only biological child is now deceased.

What happened to Ian Alexander?

Ian Alexander Jr is deceased. He passed away on 21 January 2022 at 26. He was born on 19 January 1996 and was a disc jockey and recording artist. Ian Alexander Jr.'s death occurred shortly after turning 26.

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Ian Alexander Sr. attends the LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci at LACMA in Los Angeles, California
Ian Alexander Sr. attends the LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci at LACMA in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Neilson Barnard
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How did Regina King's son pass away?

Ian Alexander Jr.'s cause of death was ruled out as taking his own life. His mother, Regina King, confirmed Ian's death in a statement issued by a family spokesman on 21 January 2022.

Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time.

Ian was a DJ, recording artist, and singer-songwriter who performed under the name Desduné. He made several red carpet appearances with his famous mother, and they shared a close bond.

Details of Regina King's son's autopsy are scarce, but his manner of death was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner.

Details of Ian Alexander Jr.'s funeral were not publicised. Regina King first talked about her son's demise in public in 2024.

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Is Regina King still married?

Regina did not remarry after her divorce from Ian Alexander Sr. However, he was in a relationship with Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an American actor, director, producer, musician, and writer. The two reportedly dated from 2011 to 2013.

The famous actress was also romantically linked with actor Nicholas Gonzalez in 2007 and former professional basketball player Quentin Richardson in 2006, but no one has ever confirmed any information about the alleged relationship.

In March 2024, King gave her first public interview, where she talked about her late son.

Grief is a journey... I’m a different person now than I was... I understand that grief is love that has no place to go. I know that it’s important to me to honor Ian in the totality of who he is, speak about him in the present because he’s always with me.

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King further said her son struggled with mental health issues before his demise. He was depressed and was tired of talking after trying various mental health treatments, including therapy and psychiatric aid.

Following his demise, the famous actress stayed out of the limelight. After two years of grieving, she embraced another perspective and is now back to acting. She recognises that the sadness about her son's demise will never go away but respects his choice.

It’s important to me to honor Ian in the totality of who he is, speak about him in the present, because he is always with me, the joy and happiness that he gave all of us... Sometimes it’s a lot of guilt comes over me. When a parent loses a child, you still wonder what could I have done so that wouldn’t have happened?... I know that I share this grief with everyone, but no one else is Ian’s mom. Only me. And so, it’s mine and the sadness will never go away. It’ll always be with me.

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How tall is Ian Alexander Sr.?

Ian Alexander Sr.'s height is 5 ft 9 in or 175 cm tall and weighs about 143 lb or 65 kg. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Trivia

  • Ian Alexander Sr. and Regina King had a messy divorce, but their son made the duo come together and become friends.
  • Regina King's movie, Shirley, was dedicated to her late son.
  • King wore orange, Ian's favourite colour, at the 2024 Academy Awards ceremony.
  • Ian does not have official social media pages.
  • Ian has not talked about his son's demise in public.

Ian Alexander Sr. is a former actor, record producer, and media personality from Canada. He gained immense popularity following his romantic relationship with the award-winning actress and director Regina King. He and the actress tied the knot in 1997 and divorced in 2007.

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