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Barry Sloane Biography

Birth Name:Barry Paul Sloan

Birth Place:Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for two British Soap Awards for villain of the year for "Hollyoaks" in 2008 and 2009
  • Was nominated for a National Television Award for most popular newcomer for "Hollyoaks" in 2008
  • Made his screen acting debut in the film "In His Life: The John Lennon Story" in 2000
  • Quote: "[on his acting style] "I've never seen any character I've ever played as a bad guy or a good guy ․․․ Every character has some good and some bad traits․""
  • Quote: "[on self-confidence in acting] "I think that comes with age․ Sticking to your guns and following the story that you want to tell and not backing down․""
  • Best known for his role as Aiden Mathis in "Revenge" and as Niall Rafferty in "Hollyoaks․"
  • Made his West End debut in the play "Blood Brothers" in 2006 and later made his Broadway debut in "Jerusalem" in 2011

Awards

  • 2008British Soap Award-Villain of the Year: nominated
  • 2008National Television Award-Most Popular Newcomer: nominated
  • 2009British Soap Award-Villain of the Year: nominated
  • 2013Nexty-Cause You're Hot: winner