Alex Cross (character)

Alex Cross
Alex Cross character
First appearanceAlong Came A Spider
Created byJames Patterson
Portrayed byMorgan Freeman (films), (films)
Tyler Perry (films)
Aldis Hodge (TV series)
In-universe information
Nickname'Dr' Cross (due to his forensic psychologist method)
Alex
SpeciesHuman
GenderMale
OccupationPolice detective
SpouseMaria
Children3
ReligionChristian
NationalityAmerican

Alex Cross also known as Dr Alex Cross or Detective Cross is a fictional character and protagonist in a series of novels by American author James Patterson. Cross is a skilled forensic psychologist and former FBI agent who works as a detective in Washington, D.C., solving complex and often dangerous criminal cases. The character has appeared in over 30 novels as of 2024 and is one of Patterson's most popular characters.

Alex Cross has been portrayed on novels, in film, and on television by various actors, including Morgan Freeman, Tyler Perry, and Aldis Hodge