Alex Bain (actor)
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Alex Bain | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexander Anthony Keith Bain[1] 25 November 2001 |
| Education | Walton-le-Dale High School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Television | Coronation Street (2008–) |
| Children | 1 |
Alexander Anthony Keith Bain[1] (born 25 November 2001) is an English actor from Blackburn, England. He plays Simon Barlow in Coronation Street a role he has played since 2008.
Early life
Bain was born in 2001 to Debra and Paul Bain.[3] Bain attended Walton-le-Dale High School in Preston, Lancashire.[4]
Career
Bain made his first television appearance in an advertisement for Rice Krispies.[5] His first major role was starring in the BBC drama Sunshine,[6] before moving to the role of Simon Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street, a role which he has played since 2008.
Personal life
In May 2018, it was reported that Bain was due to become a father with his girlfriend, whom he has been in a relationship with since April 2017.[7][8][9] His daughter was born on 2 December 2018.[10][11]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Coronation Street | Nominated | [12] |
| 2010 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | [13] | |
| 2011 | The British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Won | [14] | |
| 2012 | The British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Nominated | [15] | |
| 2012 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Won | [16] | |
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Nominated | [17] | |
| 2016 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | [18] |
References
- ^ a b "Search Results for Civil Births in Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records". findmypast.co.uk. England & Wales Births 1837–2006. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ "Blackburn Coronation Street actor wins top soap award". Lancashire Telegraph. 19 May 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ Bourne, Dianne (4 December 2018). "Coronation Street teen actor Alex Bain to become a dad at 16". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ "Corrie star Alex treads the boards at Walton-le-Dale". LEP. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ "Where have you seen little Simon Barlow Before?". Coronation Street Blog. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Sunshine, Episode 1". BBC. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ Lindsay, Duncan (25 May 2018). "Coronation Street actor Alex Bain aka Simon Barlow to become father at age of 16". Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ Rodger, James (4 December 2018). "Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain becomes dad aged 17". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ Rigney, Catriona (20 July 2018). "Coronation Street star Alex Bain DENIES splitting with pregnant 16 year old girlfriend". OK!. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ Lindsay, Duncan (2 December 2018). "17-year-old Coronation Street star Alex Bain becomes a father as his daughter Lydia-Rose is born". Metro. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ Rodger, James (4 December 2018). "Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain becomes dad aged 17". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2009: The Winners". Digital Spy. 10 May 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2010: The Winners". Digital Spy. 9 May 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2011: The Winners". Digital Spy. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2012 - winners in full". Digital Spy. 29 April 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2012: The Full Winners' List". Digital Spy. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2014 - winners in full". Digital Spy. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.reveal.co.uk/showbiz-celeb-gossip/news/a688660/inside-soap-awards-2016-heres-the-nominations-and-how-you-can-vote.html.
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