- Brad Kavanagh is an English actor, singer, and songwriter known for his roles as Micheal in the Billy Elliot film and Fabian Rutter in the short series, House of Anubis
- He was active in theatre production as a child and made his professional stage debut at the age of 11
- Though Brad made his marks on stage and screen productions as a teen, he now prioritizes music instead
Brad Kavanagh may not be a media face at the moment, but he was a popular teen star that was privileged to perform in front of the Queen and Micheal Jackson. Also, he had a great start as an actor and singer and was even tipped to be the next Zac Efron, yet, Brad suddenly became inactive in 2020.
As a teenager, Brad had projected his future to be daring. He had great plans of gracing the screens of America and reportedly had agents in London and Los Angeles working to make his dreams actualize. He also had plans of setting up an acting academy in his hometown to create opportunities for other teenagers. At the moment, Brad seems to have given up his acting dreams to focus on music. Here’s all we’ve garnered about him.
The Early Life Of Brad Kavanagh
It was on the 21st of August 1992 that Brad Kavanagh was born to his parents Lisa (mother) and Jamie( father) in Cleator Moor, Cumbria but was raised in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England. Details about his early life and other family members are elusive to the media. What is known however is that he has an older brother named Reece.
As regards his education, he started off at the St Benedicts Catholic High School in Whitehaven and was awarded the GCSE certificate. He then proceeded to his 6th form to complete his A-levels in Product Design, Electronics, and I.T.
A Look At His Acting Career
Brad Kavanagh’s passion for singing and acting was ignited as a child by his vocal teacher Baxter Shaw. At about the age of 6, his mother got him enrolled in the local children’s theatre to begin singing lessons and later the Whitehaven Theatre Of Youth which was a local acting group in Cumbria. In this way, he appeared in several local amateur productions including Arthur Miller’s All My Sons as Bert.
Brad made his first professional stage debut at the age of 10. He starred as Micheal, the best friend of Billy in the 2000 film Billy Elliot. After 4 years, Brad started his Television career and participated in the talent competition, My School Musical on Disney Channel UK.
Furthermore, he appeared as Dylan in the short TV series As the Bell Rings. He was also active behind the scene for movies such as Up, A Christmas Carol, and Hannah Montana: The Movie. Brad was a Kids TV reviewer for Sky Magazine and in 2008, he was nominated for a children’s BAFTA award for “Breakthrough Talent of the Year.” Although Brad has been inactive in acting since 2020, he has shared the screen with Hollywood A-listers and featured on both stage and screen. Some of his production includes;
The Child-actor Is Concentrating On Music
Despite the initial interest he had in acting, he has put that on hold to concentrate on his musical career. Brad is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer for the English band FLYNT. He has also recorded a lot of songs.
His YouTube Channel is flooded with posts covers and original songs. His songs As the Bell Rings and Rightime gained massive streams in 2008 as they were often shown on the Disney Channel. Here are a selected number of his discography;
Here Are Other Fascinating Facts About Brad Kavanagh
1. He is a Self Taught Instrumentalist
Brad isn’t only known as a singer and songwriter but also an instrumentalist. It is worthy to note that he taught himself how to play most of his instruments including drums, piano, guitar, and bass. Although he had a little training during his lesson days at the local theatre in Whitehaven, he has been able to master the instrument and plays professionally for the English band FLYNT.
2. Brad Kavanagh Juggled Between his Education and Acting
Brad was still in high school when he was presented with an opportunity that would change his life. Though schooling was a priority to him, he was also driven by his passion for singing and acting. Thusly, he accepted the challenge to be part of the Billy Elliot production and juggled between classes and the theater.
In an interview, Brad admitted that it was really hard work but he took everything as it came and tried to find balance. He also added that he did any school work he missed as homework.
3. He Once Performed in Front of the Micheal Jackson
One of Brad’s most memorable moments would be performing in front of the king of pop, Micheal Jackson, and even receiving congratulatory notes from him. Also, high-profile celebrities like Matt Damon, Liz Hurley, Mcfly, and Rolf Harris were also present.
Recalling this experience, Brad said he would have never believed that a day like that would ever come. He also added that he considers himself lucky.
4. The Actor Was Tipped to be the Next Zac Efron
Following Brad’s early performances on stage and screen, he has been tipped to be the net Zac Efron. Responding to this, Brad revealed that the feeling is wired but overwhelming and it means extra work for him.
Zac Efron is an American actor who won the hearts of many following his role as Troy Bolton in the Disney Channel original film High Scool Musicals (2006 – 2008).
5. Is Brad Kavanagh Married?
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Though a celebrity, Brad has been able to keep his personal business away from the prying eyes of the public. As a result, there is limited information about his love life. Notwithstanding, we garnered that he is married to his longtime girlfriend, Breagh McNamara.
Breagh McNamara was born on the 3rd of June 1997 and is also an entertainer. The pair got married sometime in 2013 in a private ceremony that was witnessed by their close friends and family members. Brad revealed via an Instagram post that though he met her a long time ago, they only became friends after four years and have remained together ever since.
Before his relationship with Breagh, he was previously in a relationship with Samantha Dorrance for about two years.
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6. How Much is He Worth
Brad makes his money primarily as an actor and singer. Although he has not been really active in the entertainment industry, he has been able to pull a huge fanbase and an active youtube Channel for his music.
Though Brad’s net worth is still been reviewed, it has been estimated to be at least $1 million. Following his active performances at the FLYNT band and other live performances in his hometown, his net worth would be counting billions in the coming years.
7. What is Brad Kavanagh Up To?
As earlier mentioned, Brad has not been active in the entertainment industry since 2020. While he has not made his reasons known, fans are of the opinion that he might be working on some project and expect to see the best of him.
Prior to this, he was reportedly enjoying a great time in California, pursuing his music and other projects. Therefore, we presume that he might have left acting to focus on his career as a musician.
A long time ago, the 32-year-old revealed that he is aiming for the sky and hoping to build an acting academy in his hometown as a way of giving back to society and creating opportunities for other teenagers. Though he has not brought any of his projections to book, fans do not expect any less in the coming years.
