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I am an Actor, Filmmaker and Writer with two decades of experience in Documentary, Cinema Production, Theater and Media. I’m based in Oakland CA, where I maintain an active lifestyle, enjoying cycling, yoga, martial arts and ballet! I’m learning spanish and I study Buddhism. Professionally, I have experience in Education, Social Work and Communication. Resume available upon request.

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Curriculum Vitae.

 

Education: MFA Broadcasting & Electronic Communication Arts, San Francisco State University 2025. BA Theater Arts & Sociology, UC Santa Cruz 2011

Physical: Male, 38 years old , 5’6” 180lbs. African American Mixed Race, Athletic, Tattooed. Contact: alxwhittlesey@gmail.com, 415-246-1015

The Name is Peter Salsman Documentary, Director. Oakland Ca 2025.

Coexist Podcast Vertical Video Intern, Oakland CA 2025-2026.

Support in Various Student Cinema Productions (SFSU) 2nd Camera, Assitant DP, Grip, Gaffer, AD PA. San Francisco CA 2025.

Three Ways Home Documentary, Director. San Francisco CA 2024.

Rainbow 30 Documentary, Director/Visiting Lecturer. Santa Cruz CA 2023.

MONDAY SUNDAE Short Film, Actor/Director. Oakland CA 2022.

Elevator Detectives Pilot Script. Writer. San Francisco CA 2022.

Do You Live Here? Documentary, Director. Point Reyes CA 2021.

The Lakehurst Hall Documentary, Director. Oakland CA 2021.

Terrible Tuesday TV Series Pilot, Director/Host. Berkeley CA 2018.

Berkeley Community Media TV Station, Production Apprentice. Berkeley CA 2017.

Ballenarca: The Great Voyage Theatric Production, Actor/Writer/Producer. US Tour 2015.

The Leftovers (HBO) TV Series, Backround Artist. Austin TX 2015.

From Dusk Till Dawn (El Rey) TV Series, Backround Artist. Austin TX 2015.

Cool Pool (MOHA) Theatric Production/Digital Media, Actor. Austin TX 2015.

Twelfth Night (Austin Stage) Theatric Production, Actor. Austin TX 2015.

l'heure Entre Chien et Loup (MOHA) Digital Media/Performance art, Actor/ Writer. Austin TX 2014.

Dick Tree (MOHA) Installation, Artist. Austin TX 2013.

Beyonce Halftime Preview (PEPSI) Commercial, Backround Artist. Berkeley CA 2013.

First Voice Media (KPFA) Radio, Apprentice. Berkeley CA 2012.

Streamers (Cabrillo Theater) Theatric Production, Actor (Lead). Santa Cruz CA 2011.

The Piano Lesson (UCSC) Theatric Production, Actor (Lead). Santa Cruz CA 2010.

Freak Radio Santa Cruz Radio Show, Host/DJ. Santa Cruz CA 2009.

Killa Dilla (UCSC) Theatric Production, Director. Santa Cruz CA 2009.

The Taking of Ms Janie (UCSC) Theatric Production, Actor. Santa Cruz CA 2008.

Don’t Get God Started (UCSC) Theatric Production, Actor. Santa Cruz CA 2007.