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Brad Kavanagh
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Kavanagh in 2013
Born
Brad Kavanagh

Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Nationality British
Occupation
  • Actor
  • musician
  • director
Years active 2003–present
Musical career
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Keyboard
  • Vocals
  • bass

Brad Kavanagh is an English actor and musician. He comes from Whitehaven, a town in Cumbria, England. Brad plays guitar, writes songs, and sings for the English band FLYNT.

He was part of the first cast of Billy Elliott: The Musical. In this show, he played the role of Michael. Brad has also appeared on the Disney Channel. Later, he starred in the Nickelodeon TV show House of Anubis.

Brad's Acting Journey

Brad Kavanagh started acting when he was a child. He joined a local acting group in Cumbria. It was called Whitehaven Theatre Of Youth. He performed in many local plays.

Starting on Stage

Brad made his professional stage debut in the West End. This is a famous theater area in London. He was only 11 years old. He played Michael in Billy Elliot the Musical. Michael is Billy's best friend in the show.

Brad went to St Benedict's Catholic High School in Whitehaven. He finished his GCSEs there. He also studied for his A-levels in Product Design, Electronics, and I.T.

Brad's TV Shows

Brad Kavanagh has been on many TV shows. He often worked with Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.

Disney Channel Roles

In 2008, Brad hosted a talent show. It was called My School Musical on Disney Channel UK. He was also on the Green team, The Cyclones. This was for the Disney Channel Games.

In 2009, Brad hosted Undercover Coach for Disney Channel UK. He also appeared in My Camp Rock. He hosted the UK premiere of the Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience movie. Brad was also a judge on Hannah-Oke. This was a singing game show. Contestants sang Hannah Montana songs. He also appeared on the American Disney Channel show Pass The Plate.

Starring in House of Anubis

In 2010, Brad got a main role. He was cast as Fabian Rutter. This was for the new Nickelodeon TV show House of Anubis. The show started on January 1, 2011. It became very popular.

Because of its success, a second season was made. Brad played Fabian Rutter again. He continued his role in the third season too. Production for the third season began in 2012. It premiered in January in the US.

On May 21, 2013, Nickelodeon announced a special. It was a 90-minute movie for House of Anubis. It was called Touchstone of Ra. Brad played Fabian Rutter in this special too.

Brad has not been acting much since 2020.

Brad's TV and Movie List

Year Title Role Notes
2007 As the Bell Rings Dylan Appeared in the second season
2008 My High School Musical Himself Co-Presenter
2008 Disney Channel Games Himself Member of the green team Cyclones
2009 Pass the Plate Himself One episode
My Camp Rock Host
Jonas Brothers: Live in London Himself
Undercover Coach Himself
Hannah-Oke Judge
Jonas Brothers 3D Movie Premiere Himself
Life Bites Brad Four episodes
2011 Dani's House Marco One episode
Anubis Unlocked Himself
2011-2013 House of Anubis Fabian Rutter Main role
2013 Touchstone of Ra Fabian Rutter Main role; TV special
2015 Dani's Castle Tim One episode
Wakfu Otomai First voice acting role
Dofus: Kerub's Bazaar Indie Recurring role
2017 Top Wing Speedy Main role

Brad's Music

Brad Kavanagh has recorded many songs. You can find some of them on his YouTube channel. He posts covers of other songs and his own original songs there. Some of his songs can be bought on iTunes.

His earliest songs include "As the Bell Rings" and "Right Time." Both of these songs were played often on Disney Channel.

In April 2014, Brad performed at Showcase Live. He performed with the band Hollywood Ending. In October 2014, he opened for Hollywood Ending. This was during their UK tour called Punk A$$ Kids.

Brad's Songs List

Year Title Notes
2008 "As the Bell Rings" Written for the Disney show As the Bell Rings
"Right Time" Written by Tom Nichols.
"Here I Am" A cover of a song from the 2008 Disney movie Camp Rock.
2011 "We Shall Overcome" Featured Tasie Dhanraj.
2012 "You I See" Brad wrote this for his character in House of Anubis season two.
"Always the Quiet Ones" Written by Brad Kavanagh, Rick Parkhouse & George Tizzard.
"Window" Written by Brad Kavanagh.
"On My Mind" Written by Brad Kavanagh, Rick Parkhouse & George Tizzard.
"Right There" A cover of an Ariana Grande song.
"Surrender (Love Is On Our Side)" An original song by Brad Kavanagh.
"Love on Me" An original song by Brad Kavanagh.
"She's Got a Hold On Me" An original song by Brad Kavanagh.
"Risk I Can't Resist" An original song by Brad Kavanagh.

Awards and Nominations

Brad Kavanagh has been recognized for his work.

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2012 Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards Favorite UK Actor House of Anubis Nominated
2013 Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards Favorite UK TV Show House of Anubis Won

See also

A friendly robot icon. In Spanish: Brad Kavanagh para niños

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