# Alex Bain (actor)

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English actor

Alex Bain Born Alexander Anthony Keith Bain (2001-11-25) 25 November 2001 (age 24) Blackburn, Lancashire, England[1] Education Walton-le-Dale High School Bernese School of Theatre Dance and Drama Shockout Arts Occupation Actor Years active 2008–2024 Known for Role of Simon Barlow in Coronation Street Children 1

**Alexander Anthony Keith Bain** (born 25 November 2001) is an English actor. He is best known from his portrayal of [Simon Barlow](/source/Simon_Barlow) in *[Coronation Street](/source/Coronation_Street)*, a role he portrayed from 2008 to 2024.

## Early life

Alexander 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](/source/Blackburn%2C_Lancashire), Lancashire and [Walton-le-Dale High School](/source/Walton-le-Dale_High_School) in [Preston](/source/Preston%2C_Lancashire), Lancashire.[3] After finishing there, he went on to train in Musical Theatre and Dance for two years at Shockout Arts in Manchester.

## Career

Bain made his first television appearance in an advertisement for [Rice Krispies](/source/Rice_Krispies).[4] His first major role was starring in the BBC drama *[Sunshine](/source/Sunshine_(British_TV_series))*,[5] before moving to the role of [Simon Barlow](/source/Simon_Barlow) in the soap opera *[Coronation Street](/source/Coronation_Street)*, a role which he played from 2008 to 2024.

## Personal life

In 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. [\[1\]](https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zsAcmnriE/?hl=en) 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

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

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Blackburn Coronation Street actor wins top soap award"](http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/9038223.Blackburn_Coronation_Street_actor_wins_top_soap_award/). *Lancashire Telegraph*. 19 May 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Bourne, Dianne (4 December 2018). ["Coronation Street teen actor Alex Bain to become a dad at 17"](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/corrie-alex-bain-simon-barlow-14709422). *Manchester Evening News*. Retrieved 4 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Corrie star Alex treads the boards at Walton-le-Dale"](https://www.lep.co.uk/news/education/corrie-star-alex-treads-the-boards-at-walton-le-dale-1-6255143). *LEP*. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Where have you seen little Simon Barlow Before?"](http://coronationstreetupdates.blogspot.co.uk/2008/11/where-have-you-seen-little-simon-barlow.html). *Coronation Street Blog*. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Sunshine, Episode 1"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00dykz1). *BBC*. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Baby_6-0)** Lindsay, Duncan (25 May 2018). ["Coronation Street actor Alex Bain aka Simon Barlow to become father at age of 16"](https://metro.co.uk/2018/05/25/coronation-street-actor-alex-bain-aka-simon-barlow-become-father-age-16-7579404/). Retrieved 26 May 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Rodger, James (4 December 2018). ["Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain becomes dad aged 17"](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/coronation-streets-simon-barlow-actor-15501534). *Birmingham Live*. Retrieved 4 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Rigney, Catriona (20 July 2018). ["Coronation Street star Alex Bain DENIES splitting with pregnant 16 year old girlfriend"](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/1422366/coronation-street-alex-bain-denies-split-pregnant-16-year-old-girlfriend-levi-selby-baby). *OK!*. Retrieved 4 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Lindsay, Duncan (2 December 2018). ["17-year-old Coronation Street star Alex Bain becomes a father as his daughter Lydia-Rose is born"](https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/03/17-year-old-coronation-street-star-alex-bain-becomes-father-daughter-lydia-rose-born-8205402). *Metro*. Retrieved 3 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Rodger, James (4 December 2018). ["Coronation Street's Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain becomes dad aged 17"](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/coronation-streets-simon-barlow-actor-15501534). *Birmingham Live*. Retrieved 4 December 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Coronation Street's Alex Bain announces engagement to partner Mollie Lockwood"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a41569660/coronation-street-alex-bain-engagement/). *Digital Spy*. HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Green, Kris; KilKelly, Daniel (10 May 2009). ["British Soap Awards 2009: The Winners"](http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a154689/british-soap-awards-2009-the-winners.html). *Digital Spy*. Retrieved 10 May 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Green, Kris (28 September 2009). ["'EastEnders' tops *Inside Soap* Awards 2009"](http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a179277/eastenders-tops-inside-soap-awards-2009.html). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. Retrieved 28 September 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Green, Kris; Kilkelly, Daniel (9 May 2010). ["British Soap Awards 2010: The Winners"](http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a217728/british-soap-awards-2010-the-winners.html). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. [Hachette Filipacchi UK](/source/Hachette_Filipacchi_UK). Retrieved 19 March 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Kilkelly, Daniel (14 May 2011). ["British Soap Awards 2011: The Winners"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a319276/british-soap-awards-2011-the-winners.html). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Millar, Paul (26 September 2011). ["Inside Soap Awards 2011: The full winners list"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a342413/inside-soap-awards-2011-the-full-winners-list.html). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Kilkelly, Daniel (29 April 2012). ["British Soap Awards 2012 – the winners"](http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a378918/british-soap-awards-2012-the-winners.html). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. Retrieved 29 April 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["*Inside Soap* Awards 2012: The Full Winners' List"](http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a407916/inside-soap-awards-2012-the-full-winners-list.html#~ph8cK8gDNyjvZb). *Digital Spy*. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Kilkelly, Daniel; Dainty, Sophie (25 May 2014). ["British Soap Awards 2014 – winners in full"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a573225/british-soap-awards-2014-winners-in-full/). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. [Hearst Magazines UK](/source/Hearst_Magazines_UK). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190103013721/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a573225/british-soap-awards-2014-winners-in-full/) from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Kilkelly, Daniel (1 October 2014). ["*Inside Soap* Awards 2014: See the full winners list"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a600374/inside-soap-awards-2014-see-the-full-winners-list.html). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. Retrieved 1 October 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Sandwell, Ian (21 June 2016). ["*Inside Soap* Awards 2016 longlist revealed"](http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a798505/inside-soap-awards-2016-longlist/). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. Retrieved 23 June 2016.

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