Bradley John Walsh (born 4 June 1960) is an English actor, comedian, television presenter and former professional footballer, best known for his roles as Danny Baldwin in Coronation Street and the lead role of DS Ronnie Brooks in Law & Order: UK as well as hosting ITV game show The Chase. Walsh also hosts the annual Crime Thriller Awards and the Specsavers Crime Thriller Club on ITV3.

Biography

Walsh is the son of Margaret (née O'Connell) and Daniel Terence "Danny" Walsh (8 August 1934 – 12 November 1993). Walsh married choreographer Donna Derby in 1997, and they have one son, Barney (born 1997). The family live in Chigwell, Essex. He has a daughter Hayley (born 1982), from a previous relationship. During his appearance on That's What I Call Television with Fern Britton, Walsh declared that he is an Arsenal fan. During the first quarter of 2010, Walsh completed a stand-up comedy tour throughout theatres in the UK. On 22 October 2010, Walsh was in attendance at the funeral of fellow actor and comedian Sir Norman Wisdom.

In 2011, Walsh co-wrote a series of personalised football story books entitled My Dream Cup Final with..., which were published in June 2011. In January 2012, Walsh took part in a public charity event in which he cycled from Northern France to Portugal to raise money for Sane.

On an episode of The Chase, Walsh revealed that he used to be a member of Cubs and the Salvation Army.

Walsh is a supporter of UK charity Make-A-Wish Foundation, which he claims to be his favourite.