Barney Charles Peter 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.
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| Born | Barney Charles Peter Walsh 2 December 1997 Westminster, London, England |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Employer(s) | ITV BBC |
| Television | Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad Casualty Gladiators |
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Early life edit
Barney 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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 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 | Upcoming episodes | Alongside Bradley Walsh |
References edit
- ^ Flaherty, Jess (17 October 2020). "Who Bradley Walsh's son is and what he does for a living". Liverpool Echo.
- ^ "All you need to know about Barney Walsh's love life". Hello. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Bradley Walsh facts: Who is the Chase star's wife and son, how old is he and what is his height?". smoothradio.com. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Coffey, Evie (4 January 2023). "Bradley Walsh reveals son Barney is busier with work than him". Devon Live. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Rodger, James (26 March 2023). "ITV make decision over Breaking Dad future after Barney Walsh joins BBC Casualty". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/all-star-musicals-returns-one-special
- ^ https://www.itv.com/watch/celebrity-catchphrase/2a2259/2a2259a0010
- ^ Doran, Sarah. "Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad - S1 - Episode 1: LA". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Darvill, Josh (17 January 2022). "Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad returns with new series". TellyMix. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Presenters Ready? Bradley and Barney Walsh are confirmed as hosts of Gladiators". bbc.com. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (3 May 2023). "BBC Reveals Hosts For 'Gladiators' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Griffiths, Emmy (25 June 2020). "Bradley Walsh's son Barney has the cutest new family member". Hello. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Dear, Alice (17 January 2022). "Bradley Walsh's son Barney 'dating' former Miss World Stephanie Del Valle Diaz". Heart. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Colderick, Stephanie (17 January 2022). "ITV Breaking Dad: Barney Walsh's romance with Miss World winner". Walesonline. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
External links edit
- Barney Walsh at IMDb