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Bradley Walsh Biography

Birth Name:Bradley John Walsh

Birth Place:Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance in 2006 for his role in "Coronation Street․"
  • Was signed up for two seasons for Brentford FC after scoring the winning goal at his first game with his low county league team, but an injury put an end to his football career
  • His first job was working with sheet metal as an apprentice Jet engineer for Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engines
  • One of his early jobs was working as a bluecoat for Pontins Middleton Tower holiday park resort
  • Went on several sold-out tours as a stand-up comedian
  • Rose to fame playing a lovable rogue on "Coronation Street․"
  • Supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as The Salvation Army

Awards

  • 2005National Television Award-Most Popular Actor: nominated
  • 2005TV Quick Award-Best Soap Actor: nominated
  • 2006British Soap Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2006British Soap Award-Best Dramatic Performance: winner
  • 2006British Soap Award-Best Storyline: nominated
  • 2006National Television Award-Most Popular Actor: nominated
  • 2006TV Quick Award-Best Soap Actor: winner
  • 2011TV Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2014National Television Award-Radio Times - TV Detective: nominated
  • 2014TV Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2021BAFTA TV Award-Entertainment Performance: nominated