Alexander Griffith Bauer is a low-profile American actor, writer, grip (camera department technician), and behind-the-scenes film professional.
He is known primarily as the eldest son of actress Melanie Griffith and actor Steven Bauer. Unlike his half-sister Dakota Johnson, he has largely stayed out of the Hollywood spotlight, with limited on-screen credits in short films and independent projects while working in production roles on indie films.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Alexander Griffith Bauer
- Stage Name: Alexander Bauer
- Born: August 22, 1985
- Age: 40 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Occupation: Actor, Writer, Grip
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Steven Bauer and Melanie Griffith
- Siblings: Dakota Johnson, Stella Banderas, Jesse Johnson
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Alexander Griffith Bauer was born on August 22, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was raised by his parents, Steven Bauer and Melanie Griffith, in a Hollywood-influenced environment following their 1981 marriage and subsequent divorce in 1989 when he was four years old.
After the separation, he primarily lived in Los Angeles with his mother and siblings. He grew up with half-siblings, including Dakota Johnson (from his mother’s marriage to Don Johnson), Stella Banderas (from his mother’s marriage to Antonio Banderas), and Jesse Johnson (stepbrother from his mother’s marriage to Don Johnson).
His ethnicity is Caucasian, and his religion is Christianity. Growing up amid celebrity parents and grandparents (including Tippi Hedren), he had a privileged yet relatively private childhood, free from intense public scrutiny, though specific details of his formal education beyond high school are not publicly disclosed.
Career
Alexander Bauer has pursued a discreet career in entertainment, avoiding major fame despite his family legacy.
He has credits as an actor and writer in short films, including Kazoo’s on First? (2013), This Loneliness (2015), and Orange Vests and Cigarettes (2024).
He has also worked behind the scenes as a grip on independent film productions, contributing to the camera and lighting departments.
His involvement remains limited compared to his relatives, with only a handful of projects between 2013 and 2025, focusing on creative and technical roles rather than leading performances.
Social Media
- Alexander Bauer does not have a social media account.
Personal Life
Alexander Bauer, 40, is currently single with no publicly known past or current relationship, as he maintains a very private personal life away from media attention.
He has no children and prioritizes family connections, occasionally appearing in family photos shared by his mother, Melanie Griffith, on social media, while focusing on low-key creative work and personal interests.
Net Worth
Alexander Bauer’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting and writing credits in short films and independent projects.
Filmography
- Kazoo’s on First?
- This Loneliness
- Orange Vests and Cigarettes