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Malachi Barton

Malachi Barton
Born
Malachi Daniel Barton

(2007-03-10) March 10, 2007 (age 18)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
MotherFelicia Barton

Malachi Daniel Barton (born March 10, 2007) is an American actor.[1] He is best known for his notable 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] In 2025, Barton played Victor in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires.

Early life

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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

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2014–2015: Early career

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Barton began his acting career at a very young age in 2014, making his first television debut with a small role as Tiny Kid in the comedy series Workaholics.[6] That same year, he appeared in See Dad Run as Bobby. [7] In 2015, he continued with more guest roles in family sitcoms, including Instant Mom as Trevor and Henry Danger as Eric.[8][9]

2016–2023: Disney breakthrough and voice acting

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Barton’s big break came in 2016 when he was cast as Beast Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle, a show centered around a large Latino family.[10] He played the second-youngest sibling, and his role made him a familiar face on Disney Channel. The show ran for three seasons, concluding in 2018, during which he appeared in all episodes.[11][12] During this time, he also appeared in Disney commercials.[13][14][15] Over the course of the series, Barton became a Disney kid star, often involved in brand promotions and network events.[16][17]

After Stuck in the Middle, Barton shifted into voice acting and occasional guest spots.[18] He voiced Lionel in the animated series Fancy Nancy (2018-2022).[19][20] He also voiced Leo in Elena of Avalor (2020).[21][22] He appeared in shows like Bunk’d and Just Roll with It, continuing his Disney Channel presence.[23][24][25] In 2019, he achieved a major movie breakthrough by playing young Diego in the live-action film Dora and the Lost City of Gold.[26][27] He took on leading roles in Disney Channel Original Movies. In 2021, he starred as Marshall in Under Wraps, a Halloween-themed remake of the 1997 film.[28][29] In 2022, he reprised his role in the sequel Under Wraps 2.[30] He also starred from 2022 to 2023 as Colby Madden / Flashform in the Disney Channel Original series The Villains of Valley View, a superhero comedy series.[31][32]

2024–present: Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires

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In 2024, it was confirmed that Barton had joined the cast of the Disney Channel Original movie Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, the fourth film installment of the series.[33] The film released on July, 10, 2025 on Disney Channel and the following day on Disney+. He played Victor, a vampire character, marking his debut in the fantasy/teen musical genre.[34][35]

Malachi was apart of the Descendants/ Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour that began July 17, 2025 in San Diego, CA at Pechanga Arena. The tour concluded on September 16, 2025 in Fort Worth, TX at Dickies Arena.[36] On August 15, 2025, it was announced that Malachi was cast as Jake for a Disney+ and Disney Channel series Coven Academy slated for release in 2026.[37] By September 2025, it was announced that Malachi was cast as Fletch in Camp Rock 3 and it will be released on Disney+ and Disney Channel.[38]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Film

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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
TBA Camp Rock 3 † Fletch In-production

Television

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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
2025 ”Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires” Victor Main role
2026 Camp Rock † Fletch In production

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref.
2017 Young Entertainer Awards Best Supporting Young Actor Stuck in the Middle Nominated [39]
2018 Won [40]

References

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  1. ^ Nebens, Richard (August 1, 2024). "Who Is Malachi Barton? 5 Things To Know About Zombies 4 Actor - Wiki Bio Details". The Direct. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  2. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 13, 2020). "Disney Channel Sets Cast For Modern Remake Of Its First-Ever Original Movie 'Under Wraps'". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  3. ^ "'Zombies 4' Star Malachi Barton and His Parents Talk Life on Set and Being a Child Actor". Yahoo Entertainment. July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  4. ^ "Malachi Barton and his Mother and Father Talk Life on Set". Parents. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  5. ^ Nebens, Richard (August 1, 2024). "Who Is Malachi Barton? 5 Things To Know About Zombies 4 Actor - Wiki Bio Details". The Direct. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  6. ^ Ntombela, Tshepiso (December 6, 2023). "Facts about Malachi Barton, Disney's Stuck in The Middle actor - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  7. ^ Wickes, Hanna (July 9, 2025). "Malachi Barton Plays Victor in 'ZOMBIES 4:' Age, Roles, and More". J-14. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  8. ^ "Fan Casting Instant Mom as Malachi Barton in Things these actors have been in on myCast". myCast - Fan Casting Your Favorite Stories. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  9. ^ "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 July 11, 2025.
  10. ^ "'Zombies 4' Star Malachi Barton and His Parents Talk Life on Set and Being a Child Actor". Parents. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  11. ^ Barker, Stephen (May 25, 2022). "The Cast Of Stuck In The Middle: Where Are They Now?". ScreenRant. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  12. ^ theseat42f (June 16, 2016). "Disney Channel Renews STUCK IN THE MIDDLE For Second Season | Seat42F". seat42f.com. Retrieved July 11, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Malachi Barton TV Commercials". www.ispot.tv. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  14. ^ "Disney releases 'Worlds Collide,' a new franchise mashup song for the 'Descendants/Zombies' tour". ABC7 Los Angeles. June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  15. ^ "Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle stars break two world records". Guinness World Records. March 8, 2018. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  16. ^ "Disney Announces Tour Dates for 'Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour' Summer 2025". Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  17. ^ "Disney releases 'Worlds Collide,' a new franchise mashup song for the 'Descendants/Zombies' tour". ABC7 Los Angeles. June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  18. ^ "'Zombies 4' Star Malachi Barton and His Parents Talk Life on Set and Being a Child Actor". Yahoo Entertainment. July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  19. ^ Zahed, Ramin (July 12, 2018). "Meet Disney Junior's High-Spirited Heroine 'Fancy Nancy'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  20. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (September 18, 2019). "'Fancy Nancy' Gets Early Renewal on Disney Junior (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  21. ^ Newsdesk, Laughing Place Disney (January 13, 2016). "Elena of Avalor Announces Voice Cast". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  22. ^ "Disney Channel Renews 'Elena of Avalor' for Season 2". Yahoo Entertainment. August 11, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  23. ^ Haring, Bruce (March 18, 2019). "'Bunk'd' Adds Three New Cast Members For Season 4 On Disney Channel". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  24. ^ Petski, Denise (October 24, 2018). "Disney Channel Orders Hybrid Scripted/Improvisational Family Comedy Series 'Just Roll With It'". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  25. ^ "How Disney's Just Roll With It came to life". Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  26. ^ Hullender, Tatiana (September 29, 2021). "Malachi Barton & Phil Wright Interview: Under Wraps". ScreenRant. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  27. ^ "'Dora and the Lost City of Gold'". The Movie Cricket. August 7, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  28. ^ Nakamura, Reid (November 13, 2020). "Disney Channel to Remake First Original Movie 'Under Wraps'". TheWrap. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  29. ^ Stivale, Shelby (September 29, 2021). "'Under Wraps' Cast Talks 'Honor' of Remaking Disney Channel Movie". J-14. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  30. ^ "'Under Wraps 2' Trailer: Malachi Barton, Phil Wright And Christian J. Simon Starrer 'Under Wraps 2' Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  31. ^ Flick, Direct. The Villains of Valley View Reed Horstmann & Malachi Barton Interview. Retrieved July 11, 2025 – via flickdirect.com.
  32. ^ Reif, Alex (June 2, 2022). "Interview with the Cast of Disney Channel's "The Villains of Valley View"". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  33. ^ "Video Cast of 'Zombies 4' talks new sequel". Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  34. ^ Cantor, Brian (July 4, 2025). "Zombies 4 Stars Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Malachi Barton, Freya Skye Booked For July 11 Good Morning America". Headline Planet. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  35. ^ Sharpe, Josh. "Exclusive: ZOMBIES 4 Stars Freya Skye and Malachi Barton Share Their Favorite Forbidden Love Stories". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  36. ^ "Descendants Zombies Worlds Collide Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  37. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan. "Disney Greenlights 'Coven Academy,' Supernatural Dramedy Series About Teenage Witches-in-Training". Variety.com. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  38. ^ Petski, Denise. "'Camp Rock 3' Gets Disney Greenlight With Jonas Brothers Reprising Their Roles & Demi Lovato Exec Producing". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  39. ^ "Young Entertainer Awards (2017)". IMDb (in German). Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  40. ^ "Malachi Barton Career and Achievements". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
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