Actor
Alex Honnold
- Born: 17 August 1985, Sacramento, California, USA
- Estimated net worth: $2 million
Alex Honnold is an American rock climber and documentary film star known for his free solo climbing. He gained worldwide recognition for his role in the film 'Free Solo' (2018) which documented his historic ascent of El Capitan. Honnold is celebrated for his…
Alex Honnold: best films and shows
About Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold is an American rock climber and documentary film star known for his free solo climbing. He gained worldwide recognition for his role in the film 'Free Solo' (2018) which documented his historic ascent of El Capitan. Honnold is celebrated for his extraordinary climbing skills and calm demeanor, making him a prominent figure in the climbing community and beyond.
- Born
- 17 August 1985, Sacramento, California, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- Spouses
- Sanni McCandless (2022-present)
- Children
- 1 child, name not publicly known
- Parents
- Dale Honnold, Mary Honnold
- Estimated net worth
- $2 million
Fun facts about Alex Honnold
- Honnold has a unique ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations, which is essential for his free solo climbs.
- He has a passion for environmentalism and has pledged to donate a portion of his earnings to sustainable energy initiatives.
Famous Alex Honnold quotes
“I just want to climb mountains and be happy.”
“The thing about climbing is that you never stop learning.”
“I think the biggest risk is not taking any risk.”
Alex Honnold: coming up
- Good Luck, Kid (Movie, Self)19 November 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Alex Honnold filmography
Cast (73)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Frost: The Story of a Lifetime Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | Good Luck, Kid Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | The Dark Wizard TV | Self | 8.5 |
| 2026 | Get a Little Out There with Alex Honnold TV | Alex Honnold | |
| 2026 | Skyscraper Live Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2025 | Sufferfest Below Zero Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Climbing Into Life Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Girl Climber Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2025 | The Sound Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2025 | Flashed Movie | Self |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Devil's Climb Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2024 | Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | Here to Climb Movie | Self | 4.3 |
| 2024 | Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Ashima Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Wet Lycra Nightmare Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | The Hurt Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Reel Rock 17 Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 2022 | Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2022 | Explorer: The Last Tepui Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2022 | Cuddle Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2022 | Reel Rock 16 Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2022 | Go! My Favorite Sports Team TV | Self | 9.0 |
| 2021 | The Alpinist Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2020 | Reel Rock 15 Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2020 | A Thousand Ways to Kiss the Ground Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2020 | Ueli Steck - Auf schmalem Grat Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2019 | Fine Lines Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Reel Rock 14 Movie | Self | 8.1 |
| 2019 | The Nose Speed Record Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2019 | The High Road Movie | Self | |
| 2019 | Age of Ondra Movie | Self | |
| 2018 | Reel Rock 13 Movie | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 2018 | Queen Maud Land Movie | Unknown character | 1.0 |
| 2018 | Free Solo Movie | Self | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Break on Through Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2017 | Safety Third Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2017 | Reel Rock 12 Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Cracking Cobra Movie | Self | |
| 2016 | Best of E.O.F.T. No. 12 Movie | Self - Climber | 10.0 |
| 2016 | Billions TV | Alex Honnold | 7.8 |
| 2015 | Crack Climbs and Land Mines, Alex Honnold in Angola Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2015 | Best of E.O.F.T. No. 11 Movie | Climber | 8.0 |
| 2015 | A Line Across the Sky Movie | Unknown character | 8.5 |
| 2015 | Reel Rock 10 Movie | Self | 8.2 |
| 2015 | A Better Life Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 2015 | RACE TO 9A Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2015 | Africa Fusion Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2015 | Showdown at Horseshoe Hell Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2015 | High And Mighty Movie | Self (Archive Footage) | |
| 2014 | Sufferfest 2: Desert Alpine Movie | self | 8.0 |
| 2014 | Valley Uprising Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2014 | Running Wild with Bear Grylls TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2014 | Die Trying TV | Self | 2.0 |
| 2014 | Sufferfest 1: Climbing California's 14ers by Bike Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Reel Rock 7 Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2012 | Honnold 3.0 Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2011 | Ueli Steck - Speed, The Fastest Man on the Mountain Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2011 | Tent bound in Devil's Bay Movie | Self | |
| 2011 | Best of E.O.F.T. No. 7 Movie | Alex Honnold | 8.0 |
| 2010 | Alone On The Wall Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2010 | Reel Rock 5 Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2010 | The Swiss Machine Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2010 | Reel Rock TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 2009 | Masters of Stone VI - Breakthrough Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2009 | Progression Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2007 | The Sharp End Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2006 | First Ascent Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| TBA | Solar for Soulsville Movie | Self | |
| TBA | Alex Honnold's Urban Ascents Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Skyscraper Live Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
Latest releases
- Frost: The Story of a Lifetime2026
- Good Luck, Kid2026
- Skyscraper Live2026 / TMDB 7.6
- Sufferfest Below Zero2025
- Climbing Into Life2025
- Girl Climber2025 / TMDB 6.7
Questions about Alex Honnold
What is Alex Honnold's most famous climb?
Alex Honnold is most famous for his free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, which he completed in June 2017.
Has Alex Honnold won any awards?
Yes, Alex Honnold won the 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for 'Free Solo,' which chronicles his historic climb.
What was Alex Honnold's first film?
Alex Honnold's first feature film appearance was in 'Alone on the Wall' (2008), which showcased his climbing achievements.
What are some of Alex Honnold's successful films?
Some of Alex Honnold's successful films include 'Free Solo' (2018) and 'The Dawn Wall' (2017), both highlighting his climbing feats.
Is Alex Honnold married?
Yes, Alex Honnold is married to Sanni McCandless, with whom he tied the knot in 2022.
What is Alex Honnold's estimated net worth?
As of now, Alex Honnold's estimated net worth is around $2 million, primarily earned through climbing and film projects.
What are Alex Honnold's filmography milestones?
Key milestones in Alex Honnold's filmography include 'Free Solo' (2018) and his participation in 'The Dawn Wall' (2017), both critically acclaimed documentaries.
What is Alex Honnold's approach to climbing?
Alex Honnold is known for his free solo climbing approach, where he climbs without ropes or safety gear, relying solely on his skills and mental focus.