Who Plays Matty Barton in Emmerdale? Who is Ash Palmisciano?
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Updated Jun 13, 2024
Who Plays Matty Barton in Emmerdale?
Ash Palmisciano plays Matty Barton in Emmerdale. He is the first transgender actor on the show and joined the cast in 2018. Ash made history with his role, and his character, Matty, is involved in many important storylines. Before Emmerdale, Ash worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared in the BBC sitcom Boy Meets Girl. He has also shared his experiences as a trans man with schools across the UK.
Who is Ash Palmisciano?
Ash Palmisciano is an English actor born on January 3, 1990. He is best known for playing Matty Barton on the TV show Emmerdale. Ash came out as transgender in 2012 and was the first transgender actor to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Ash won an award for Best Newcomer for his work on Emmerdale.
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| Name | Ash Palmisciano |
| Date of Birth | 3 January 1990 |
| Age | 34 |
| Place of Birth | Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England |
| Education | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years Active | 2016–present |
Ash Palmisciano Age and Height
Ash Palmisciano is currently 34 years old, born on January 3, 1990, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. He stands at a height of 1.73 meters.
Ash Palmisciano Career
- 2016, First TV role in Boy Meets Girl
- 2016, Talked to schools about being a trans man with diverse role Models
- 2018, Wrote and directed the short film The Lady That Dances on Channel 4
- 2018, First trans actor on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company
- 2018, Became Matty Barton on Emmerdale, the show's first trans character
- 2018, Won Best Newcomer at Inside Soap Awards
- 2023, Judge for National Diversity Awards
Emmerdale
Emmerdale, originally known as Emmerdale Farm until 1989, is a British soap opera aired on ITV since October 16, 1972. Created by Kevin Laffan, it is set in the fictional village of Emmerdale in the Yorkshire Dales. The show is filmed at Leeds Studios for interior scenes and initially at Arncliffe and Esholt for exterior scenes, later moving to a purpose-built set at Harewood estate.
It transitioned from daytime to early-evening prime time in 1978 and continues to be a long-standing fixture in British television.
