Barney Walsh

Barney Walsh
Walsh in 2020
Born (1997-12-02) 2 December 1997 (age 27)
Westminster, London, England
Occupations
  • Actor
  • television presenter
Years active2013–present
Employer(s)ITV
BBC
TelevisionBradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad
Casualty
Gladiators
FatherBradley Walsh

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

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 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 reboot 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

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

  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.