Coronation Street 's Alex Bain is celebrating this week, blowing out 19 candles on his birthday cake. The teen actor joined the cast of Coronation Street as Simon Barlow back in 2008, replacing former child stars Jake and Oscar Hartley in the role.Born in Lancashire, Alex landed his first role in a Rice Krispies advertisement, before breaking into the world of television.His next big break came when he starred alongside Steve Coogan in the BBC drama Sunshine, which aired for one season in 2008.Despite his young age, Alex has enjoyed an exciting life both on and off-screen, having become a father in his teens while appearing on one of the UK's most popular soaps.Below, we take a look at Alex's life story, exploring everything from his happy.
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