Brad Kavanagh
Brad Lewis Kavanagh is an English actor and singer-songwriter, originally from Whitehaven, Cumbria, and is best known for being a guitarist, songwriter and singer for the English band FLYNT.
Kavanagh is also known for his original cast role of Michael in Billy Elliott: The Musical and his various appearances on Disney Channel and in the Nickelodeon production House of Anubis.
Stage acting career
Brad Kavanagh started acting as a child in a local acting group in Cumbria named Whitehaven Theatre Of Youth. He featured heavily in local amateur productions until his professional stage debut in the West End in Billy Elliot the Musical as Billy's best friend, Michael, at the age of 11. He was a student at St Benedict's Catholic High School in Whitehaven, where he completed his GCSEs and attended 6th Form to complete his A-levels in Product Design, Electronics and I.T.Television career
In 2008, Brad Kavanagh presented the talent competition, My School Musical, on Disney Channel UK.In 2009, Kavanagh was on the Disney Channel UK presenting Undercover Coach, and featuring in My Camp Rock. He presented the Jonas Brothers 3D Movie Premiere in the UK, which covered the UK premiere of the Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience on the morning of the release of the film. He was a judge on Hannah-Oke, an X Factor type game show where contestants and their families sing Hannah Montana songs. He also appeared on American Disney Channel's Pass The Plate.
In mid 2010, Kavanagh was cast as the lead male character, Fabian Rutter on the new Nickelodeon TV show House of Anubis. The series premiered on January 1st, 2011 and following the success of the first season, a second season was ordered, where Kavanagh reprised his role as Fabian Rutter.
Kavanagh continued his work on the show once it was renewed for a third season, which began production in mid-2012 and premiered in January in the US.
On 21 May 2013, Nickelodeon announced a 90 minute special of House of Anubis titled Touchstone of Ra which Kavanagh again reprised his role in.
As of 2020, he is currently inactive in the fields of acting.
Filmography
Music
Brad Kavanagh has recorded many songs, some of which can be found on his YouTube channel where he posts covers and original songs. Some songs can be purchased on iTunes, while others can be found on YouTube. The earliest of his songs are: "As the Bell Rings" and "Right Time." Both were shown on a Disney channel at regular intervals throughout the day.In April 2014, Kavanagh performed in Showcase Live alongside Hollywood Ending. In October 2014, he opened for the band on their UK headliner tour, Punk A$$ Kids tour.
Discography
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2008 | "As the Bell Rings" | Written for the Disney program As the Bell Rings |
| 2008 | "Right Time" | Written by Tom Nichols. |
| 2008 | "Here I Am" | Cover of a song from the 2008 Disney movie Camp Rock. |
| 2011 | "We Shall Overcome" | Featuring Tasie Dhanraj. |
| 2012 | "You I See" | Written by Brad for use by his character on the second season of House of Anubis. |
| 2012 | "Always the Quiet Ones" | Written by Brad Kavanagh, Rick Parkhouse & George Tizzard. |
| 2012 | "Window" | Written by Brad Kavanagh. |
| 2012 | "On My Mind" | Written by Brad Kavanagh, Rick Parkhouse & George Tizzard. |
| 2012 | "Right There" | Cover of Ariana Grande Original. |
| 2012 | "Surrender " | A Brad Kavanagh Original. |
| 2012 | "Love on Me" | A Brad Kavanagh Original. |
| 2012 | "She's Got a Hold On Me" | A Brad Kavanagh Original. |
| 2012 | "Risk I Can't Resist" | A Brad Kavanagh Original. |
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