Alex McSweeney was best known for playing Joseph Wilder in Series 3 of Primeval. He also played Graham Foster in EastEnders from 2003 to 2004 and David Radford in The Bill in 2004. Amongst others, programmes he has appeared in include Silent Witness and Holby City. He also appeared in Lewis in 2007. Alongside his acting career he also freelancers at Universities and Drama Schools such as Kingston University.