Alexander Anthony Keith Bain (born 25 November 2001) is an English actor. He plays Simon Barlow in Coronation Street, a role he has portrayed from 2008 to 2024.
Alex Bain | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alexander Anthony Keith Bain 25 November 2001 |
| Education | Walton-le-Dale High School
Bernese School of Theatre Dance and Drama Shockout Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Role of Simon Barlow in Coronation Street |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editAlexander Anthony Keith Bain was born in Blackburn, Lancashire on 25 November 2001, the son of Debra and Paul Bain.[2] He was always interested in performing arts, and attended dance, drama and musical theatre lessons at the Bernese School of Theatre Dance and Drama from a young age. He attended Griffin Park Primary School in Blackburn, Lancashire and Walton-le-Dale High School in Preston, Lancashire.[3] After finishing there, he went on to train in Musical Theatre and Dance for 2 years at Shockout Arts in Manchester.
Career
editBain made his first television appearance in an advertisement for Rice Krispies.[4] His first major role was starring in the BBC drama Sunshine,[5] before moving to the role of Simon Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street, a role which he has played since 2008.
Personal life
editIn May 2018, it was reported that Alex was due to become a father with his then girlfriend, whom he was in a relationship with from April 2017 to May 2019.[6][7][8] His daughter was born on 2 December 2018.[9][10] In May 2020, it was reported that Alex has been in a relationship with performer, Mollie, whom he has been with since October 2019; however, he first revealed their relationship when he posted a tribute to her on his Instagram in December 2019. [1] In October 2022, it was announced that the pair have been engaged since October 2021 and only told their parents at Christmas time.[11] They split up six months after releasing the story about their engagement.
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance for a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | [12] |
| 2009 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | [13] |
| 2010 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance for a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | [14] |
| 2011 | The British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Won | [15] |
| 2011 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Shortlisted | [16] |
| 2012 | The British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Nominated | [17] |
| 2012 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | [18] |
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Nominated | [19] |
| 2014 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Shortlisted | [20] |
| 2016 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | [21] |
References
edit- ^ "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 17". 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.
- ^ "Coronation Street's Alex Bain announces engagement to partner Mollie Lockwood". Digital Spy. HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ Green, Kris; KilKelly, Daniel (10 May 2009). "British Soap Awards 2009: The Winners". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 May 2009.
- ^ Green, Kris (28 September 2009). "'EastEnders' tops Inside Soap Awards 2009". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
- ^ Green, Kris; Kilkelly, Daniel (9 May 2010). "British Soap Awards 2010: The Winners". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (14 May 2011). "British Soap Awards 2011: The Winners". Digital Spy.
- ^ Millar, Paul (26 September 2011). "Inside Soap Awards 2011: The full winners list". Digital Spy.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (29 April 2012). "British Soap Awards 2012 – the winners". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2012: The Full Winners' List". Digital Spy. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel; Dainty, Sophie (25 May 2014). "British Soap Awards 2014 – winners in full". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (1 October 2014). "Inside Soap Awards 2014: See the full winners list". Digital Spy. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ Sandwell, Ian (21 June 2016). "Inside Soap Awards 2016 longlist revealed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
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