Barney Walsh Explained

Barney Walsh
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Birth Date:2 December 1997
Birth Place:Westminster, London, England
Years Active:2013–present
Employer:ITV
BBC
Television:
Casualty
Gladiators
Father:Bradley Walsh
Mother:Donna Walsh

Barney Walsh (born 2 December 1997) is an English actor and television presenter. He began his career in various acting roles including and Doctors, before working alongside his father Bradley Walsh on several projects, including the ITV series 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

Barnold 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

As an actor, Walsh has appeared in British television series such as The Larkins,[4] Death in Paradise,[5] Doctors and . He played a teenage King Arthur in 2017 Guy Ritchie feature film .[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 , 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

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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Kit1 episodeGuest
2015Doctors Tom Enders3 episodes
2017 Young ArthurFilm
2019 Indulgence Charlie
2019–present Himself5 seriesAlongside Bradley Walsh
2021–2022The Larkins PC HarnessRecurring roleGuest
2021All Star Musicals HimselfContestant
2021CelebAbility HimselfGuest
2023Death in Paradise Ryan Cook1 episode
2023Celebrity Catchphrase HimselfGuest
2023- presentCasualty Cameron MickelthwaiteMain role
2024- presentGladiators Presenter12 episodes Alongside Bradley Walsh

Notes and References

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