Alan Cox
Actor

Alan Cox Net Worth

He has also directed several films, including The Dictator (2012) and Mrs Dalloway (1997). Alan Cox is an actor, producer, and director born in London, England on July 22, 1968. He is best known for his roles in Young Sherlock Holmes (1985), The Dictator (2012), and Mrs Dalloway (1997). He has also directed several films, including The Dictator (2012) and Mrs Dalloway (1997).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Producer, Director
Birth Day July 22, 1968
Birth Place  London, England, United Kingdom
Age 55 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo
Residence Swansea, Wales
Other names ac
Alma mater Swansea University
Occupation Programmer
Spouse(s) Telsa Gwynne (d. 2015)

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

Alan Cox, a renowned actor, producer, and director from the United Kingdom, is said to possess an impressive net worth of approximately $17 million as of 2024. With a career spanning several decades, Cox has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Boasting a diverse range of talents, he has showcased his acting prowess in various films, captivating audiences across the globe. Additionally, Cox has proven his mettle behind the camera, taking on roles as a producer and director, further contributing to his widespread success. With his multifaceted skills and wealth of experience, Alan Cox continues to solidify his position as an influential figure in the realm of film and theater.

Biography/Timeline

1999

Alan was employed by the Linux distributor Red Hat during 1999–2009. Starting from 2011 he was employed by Intel Corporation but left both Intel and Linux kernel development in January 2013 to care full-time for his wife during a critical period of medical treatment, and returned to both later that year.

2003

Cox was the recipient of the Free Software Foundation's 2003 Award for the Advancement of Free Software at the FOSDEM conference in Brussels.

2005

On 5 October 2005, Cox received a lifetime achievement award at the LinuxWorld awards in London.

2007

In January 2007, he applied for a series of patents on "RMS", or rights management systems. It is said that he has filed a patent for digital rights management. Red Hat Inc., Cox's former employer, has stated (in a document drafted by Mark Webbink and Cox himself) that it will not use patents against free software projects.

2009

On 28 July 2009, Cox quit his role as the TTY layer maintainer, after disagreement with Torvalds about the scope of work required to fix an error in that subsystem.

2013

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David Awarded Cox an Honorary Fellowship on 18 July 2013.

2016

He received an honorary doctorate from the Swansea University, his Alma Mater, on 20 July 2016.

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