Malachi Barton
| Malachi Barton | |
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| Born | Malachi Daniel Barton March 10, 2007 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 2014–present |
| 👴 👵 Parents |
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Malachi Daniel Barton (born March 10, 2007) is an American actor[1] best known for his roles in Disney Channel productions. He first gained prominence as Beast Diaz in Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018) and starred as Colby Madden in The Villains of Valley View (2022-2023).[2]
Early life
Barton is the only child of Felicia Barton, a singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant, and Loren Barton, a guitarist and tour manager.[3] Growing up in a musically and creatively driven household, Barton was exposed to the entertainment industry from an early age.[4] He was encouraged by his parents as he started auditioning for television roles, eventually landing his first acting gigs in 2014. His family later relocated to Los Angeles to support his growing career, allowing him to pursue acting professionally while continuing his education.[5]
Career
Barton began his acting career in 2014, making his television debut with a small role in the comedy series Workaholics.[6] In 2015, he made appeared in guest roles on See Dad Run, Instant Mom, and Henry Danger.[7][8][9]
In 2016, Barton was cast as Beast Diaz in the Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle.[10] The show ran for three seasons, concluding in 2018, during which he appeared in all episodes.[11][12] In 2019, he played young Diego in the live-action film Dora and the Lost City of Gold.[13][14] He voiced Lionel in the Disney Jr. animated series Fancy Nancy,[15][16][17] Leo in Elena of Avalor,[18][19] and has made appearances on Bunk'd and Just Roll with It.[20][21][22] In 2021, he starred as Marshall in Under Wraps, a Halloween-themed remake of the 1997 film.[23][24] In 2022, he reprised his role in the sequel Under Wraps 2.[25]
From 2022 to 2023, Barton starred as Colby Madden/Flashform in the Disney Channel Original series The Villains of Valley View, a superhero comedy series.[26][27] In 2024, it was confirmed that he had joined the cast of the Disney Channel Original movie Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, the fourth film installment of the series.[28] He played Victor, a vampire character, marking his debut in the fantasy/teen musical genre.[29][30] He appeared with Freya Skye in the music video for "Snow Angels", their duet from Zombies 4.[31]
Barton was a part of the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour.[32] On August 15, 2025, it was announced that he was cast as Jake for the Disney+ and Disney Channel series Coven Academy, slated for release in 2026.[33] In September 2025, it was announced that Malachi was cast as Fletch in Camp Rock 3, which will be released on Disney+ and Disney Channel.[34]
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dora and the Lost City of Gold | Young Diego | |
| 2021 | Under Wraps | Marshall | Television Film |
| 2022 | Under Wraps 2 | ||
| 2025 | Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires | Victor | Main Role |
| 2026 | Camp Rock 3
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Fletch | Coming Summer 2026 |
| 2027 | Zombies 5
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Victor | coming 2027 |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Workaholics | Tiny Kid | Episode: "We Be Clownin'" |
| See Dad Run | Bobby | 2 episodes | |
| 2015 | Henry Danger | Eric | Episode: "Invisible Brad" |
| Instant Mom | Trevor | Episode: "Two Guys and a Gabby" | |
| 2016–2018 | Stuck in the Middle | Beast Diaz | Main role |
| 2018–2022 | Fancy Nancy | Lionel (voice) | |
| 2019 | Super Powers Beat Down | Young Bruce Wayne | Episode: "Flashpoint Batman vs Killmonger" |
| Bunk'd | Jasper Flores | Episode: "Lone Wolf" | |
| 2020 | Just Roll with It | Tyber | Episode: "Owen and Blair in the Morning" |
| Elena of Avalor | Leo (voice) | Episode: "Elena's Day Off" | |
| 2022–2023 | The Villains of Valley View | Colby Madden / Flashform | Main role |
| 2026 | Locker Diaries: Zombies[35] | Victor | Main role |
| Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide: Concert Special[36] | Himself | Filmed concert special | |
| Coven Academy
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Jake | Coming Summer 2026 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated works | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Young Entertainer Awards | Best Supporting Young Actor | Stuck in the Middle | Nominated | [37] |
| 2018 | Won | [38] |
References
- ↑ Nebens, Richard (2024-08-01). "Who Is Malachi Barton? 5 Things To Know About Zombies 4 Actor - Wiki Bio Details". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-11-13). "Disney Channel Sets Cast For Modern Remake Of Its First-Ever Original Movie 'Under Wraps'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "'Zombies 4' Star Malachi Barton and His Parents Talk Life on Set and Being a Child Actor". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-07-09. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ "Malachi Barton and his Mother and Father Talk Life on Set". Parents. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ Nebens, Richard (2024-08-01). "Who Is Malachi Barton? 5 Things To Know About Zombies 4 Actor - Wiki Bio Details". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ Ntombela, Tshepiso (2023-12-06). "Facts about Malachi Barton, Disney's Stuck in The Middle actor - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "Fan Casting Malachi Barton as Henry Danger in Face Claims Sorted by Nickelodeon Shows and Original Movies on myCast". myCast - Fan Casting Your Favorite Stories. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Wickes, Hanna (2025-07-09). "Malachi Barton Plays Victor in 'ZOMBIES 4:' Age, Roles, and More". J-14. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "Fan Casting Instant Mom as Malachi Barton in Things these actors have been in on myCast". myCast - Fan Casting Your Favorite Stories. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "'Zombies 4' Star Malachi Barton and His Parents Talk Life on Set and Being a Child Actor". Parents. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Barker, Stephen (2022-05-25). "The Cast Of Stuck In The Middle: Where Are They Now?". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ theseat42f (2016-06-16). "Disney Channel Renews STUCK IN THE MIDDLE For Second Season | Seat42F". seat42f.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Hullender, Tatiana (2021-09-29). "Malachi Barton & Phil Wright Interview: Under Wraps". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "'Dora and the Lost City of Gold'". The Movie Cricket. 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Zahed, Ramin (2018-07-12). "Meet Disney Junior's High-Spirited Heroine 'Fancy Nancy'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (2019-09-18). "'Fancy Nancy' Gets Early Renewal on Disney Junior (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "'Zombies 4' Star Malachi Barton and His Parents Talk Life on Set and Being a Child Actor". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-07-09. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Newsdesk, Laughing Place Disney (2016-01-13). "Elena of Avalor Announces Voice Cast". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "Disney Channel Renews 'Elena of Avalor' for Season 2". Yahoo Entertainment. 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Haring, Bruce (2019-03-18). "'Bunk'd' Adds Three New Cast Members For Season 4 On Disney Channel". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2018-10-24). "Disney Channel Orders Hybrid Scripted/Improvisational Family Comedy Series 'Just Roll With It'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "How Disney's Just Roll With It came to life". Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Nakamura, Reid (2020-11-13). "Disney Channel to Remake First Original Movie 'Under Wraps'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Stivale, Shelby (2021-09-29). "'Under Wraps' Cast Talks 'Honor' of Remaking Disney Channel Movie". J-14. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "'Under Wraps 2' Trailer: Malachi Barton, Phil Wright And Christian J. Simon Starrer 'Under Wraps 2' Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Flick, Direct. The Villains of Valley View Reed Horstmann & Malachi Barton Interview. Retrieved 2025-07-11 – via flickdirect.com.
- ↑ Reif, Alex (2022-06-02). "Interview with the Cast of Disney Channel's "The Villains of Valley View"". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "Video Cast of 'Zombies 4' talks new sequel". Deadline. February 10, 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ Cantor, Brian (2025-07-04). "Zombies 4 Stars Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Malachi Barton, Freya Skye Booked For July 11 Good Morning America". Headline Planet. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Sharpe, Josh. "Exclusive: ZOMBIES 4 Stars Freya Skye and Malachi Barton Share Their Favorite Forbidden Love Stories". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ Atkinson, Katie (13 November 2025). "'ZOMBIES 4' Stars Freya Skye & Malachi Barton Reunite for 'Snow Angels' Winter Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ↑ "Descendants Zombies Worlds Collide Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ↑ Shanfeld, Ethan (August 15, 2025). "Disney Greenlights 'Coven Academy,' Supernatural Dramedy Series About Teenage Witches-in-Training". Variety.com. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (September 17, 2025). "'Camp Rock 3' Gets Disney Greenlight With Jonas Brothers Reprising Their Roles & Demi Lovato Exec Producing". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ↑ Locker Diaries: Zombies, Julian Lerner, Swayam Bhatia, Mekonnen Knife, Disney Channel, 2026-02-15, retrieved 2026-03-04
- ↑ Crystal, Lindsay; Dugdale, Paul (2026-02-19), Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide: Concert Special, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, Kylie Cantrall, Fulwell 73, retrieved 2026-03-04
- ↑ "Young Entertainer Awards (2017)". IMDb (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ↑ "Malachi Barton Career and Achievements". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
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