Alex Cross (character)
| Alex Cross | |
|---|---|
| Alex Cross character | |
| First appearance | Along Came A Spider |
| Created by | James Patterson |
| Portrayed by | Morgan Freeman (films), (films) Tyler Perry (films) Aldis Hodge (TV series) |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | 'Dr' Cross (due to his forensic psychologist method) Alex |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Police detective |
| Spouse | Maria |
| Children | 3 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | American |
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 was introduced in the 1993 novel Along Came a Spider, has appeared in over 30 novels as of 2024, and is one of Patterson's most popular characters.
Cross has been portrayed in film and on television by various actors, including Morgan Freeman, Tyler Perry, and Aldis Hodge.