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Barney Walsh

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Barney Walsh
Walsh in 2020
Born (1997-12-02) 2 December 1997 (age 26)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • television presenter
Years active2013–present
Employer(s)ITV
BBC
TelevisionBradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad
Casualty
Gladiators
Parents

Barney Walsh (born 2 December 1997) is an English actor and television presenter. He began his career in various acting roles including Law & Order: UK and Doctors, before working alongside his father Bradley Walsh on several projects, including the ITV series Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad since 2019 and the BBC's revival of Gladiators in 2024. Since 2023, he has appeared in the BBC drama Casualty as Cameron Mickelthwaite.

Early life

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Walsh was born on 2 December 1997 in Westminster, London.[1] He is the son of comedian, actor and television presenter Bradley Walsh and his wife Donna.[2] He has an older half sister (b. 1982) from his father’s previous relationship.[3]

Career

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As an actor, Walsh has appeared in British television series such as The Larkins,[4] Death in Paradise,[5] Doctors and Law & Order: UK. He played a teenage King Arthur in 2017 Guy Ritchie feature film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.[6] In 2023, he joined the cast of Casualty as Cameron Mickelthwaite.[7] In 2021, he took part in All Star Musicals.[8] He has also made appearances on CelebAbility and Celebrity Catchphrase in 2021 and 2023 respectively.[9]

Alongside his father Bradley, he appeared in the ITV series Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad, a travel series in which Walsh takes his father on a coming of age road trip across several countries.[10] The fifth series of the show premiered on ITV on 10 January 2023.[11] In May 2023, the pair were confirmed to be co-presenting the Gladiators re-boot together.[12][13]

Personal life

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In 2020, Walsh became a dog-owner during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.[14] In 2022 Walsh was revealed to be dating Puerto Rican model and Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle.[15][16]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Law & Order: UK Kit 1 episode Guest
2015 Doctors Tom Enders 3 episodes
2017 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Young Arthur Film
2019 Indulgence Charlie
2019–present Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad Himself 5 series Alongside Bradley Walsh
2021–2022 The Larkins PC Harness Recurring role Guest
2021 All Star Musicals Himself Contestant
2021 CelebAbility Himself Guest
2023 Death in Paradise Ryan Cook 1 episode
2023 Celebrity Catchphrase Himself Guest
2023- present Casualty Cameron Mickelthwaite Main role
2024- present Gladiators Presenter 12 episodes Alongside Bradley Walsh

References

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  1. ^ Flaherty, Jess (17 October 2020). "Who Bradley Walsh's son is and what he does for a living". Liverpool Echo.
  2. ^ "All you need to know about Barney Walsh's love life". Hello. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Bradley Walsh facts: Who is the Chase star's wife and son, how old is he and what is his height?". smoothradio.com. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  4. ^ Morris, Lauren (10 May 2021). "Bradley Walsh's son Barney joins cast of The Darling Buds of May reboot The Larkins". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. ^ Delaney, Zoe; Morris, Aaron (25 October 2022). "Bradley Walsh's son Barney lands new role in major BBC crime drama". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  6. ^ Coffey, Evie (4 January 2023). "Bradley Walsh reveals son Barney is busier with work than him". Devon Live. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  7. ^ Rodger, James (26 March 2023). "ITV make decision over Breaking Dad future after Barney Walsh joins BBC Casualty". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  8. ^ https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/all-star-musicals-returns-one-special
  9. ^ https://www.itv.com/watch/celebrity-catchphrase/2a2259/2a2259a0010
  10. ^ Doran, Sarah. "Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad - S1 - Episode 1: LA". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  11. ^ Darvill, Josh (17 January 2022). "Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad returns with new series". TellyMix. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Presenters Ready? Bradley and Barney Walsh are confirmed as hosts of Gladiators". bbc.com. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  13. ^ Goldbart, Max (3 May 2023). "BBC Reveals Hosts For 'Gladiators' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  14. ^ Griffiths, Emmy (25 June 2020). "Bradley Walsh's son Barney has the cutest new family member". Hello. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  15. ^ Dear, Alice (17 January 2022). "Bradley Walsh's son Barney 'dating' former Miss World Stephanie Del Valle Diaz". Heart. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  16. ^ Colderick, Stephanie (17 January 2022). "ITV Breaking Dad: Barney Walsh's romance with Miss World winner". Walesonline. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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