Alexander James Hubert DeSouza was born in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada to Colin DeSouza, a computer architect and Shirley DeSouza, a teacher. As a director, Alexander's work has been recognized internationally across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In 2019, Alexander was nominated for a Golden Sheaf award. He is best known for his work on Skin (2019) and on Mother's Day (2018).