Malachi Daniel Barton (born March 10, 2007) is an American actor and singer. Known for his roles in Disney Channel productions, he first gained prominence starring in the television series Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018) as Beast Diaz. He also starred as Colby Madden in The Villains of Valley View (2022–2023) and voiced Lionel in the animated series Fancy Nancy (2018–2022).
Barton starred in several Disney Channel original films, including Marshall in Under Wraps (2021) and its sequel Under Wraps 2 (2022), Victor in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025) and its upcoming sequel Zombies 5: Secrets of the Sea (2027) and Fletch in Camp Rock 3 (2026).
Early life
Barton is the only child of Felicia Barton, a singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant, and Loren Barton, a guitarist and tour manager. Growing up in a musically and creatively driven household, Barton was exposed to the entertainment industry from an early age. 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, moving from Virginia Beach, allowing him to pursue acting professionally while continuing his education.
Career Barton began his acting career in 2014, making his television debut with a small role in the comedy series Workaholics. In 2015, he appeared in guest roles on See Dad Run, Instant Mom, and Henry Danger.
In 2016, Barton was cast as Beast Diaz in the Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle. The show ran for three seasons, concluding in 2018, during which he appeared in all episodes. In 2019, he played young Diego in the live-action film Dora and the Lost City of Gold. He voiced Lionel in the Disney Jr. animated series Fancy Nancy, Leo in Elena of Avalor, and has made appearances on Bunk'd and Just Roll with It. In 2021, he starred as Marshall in Under Wraps, a Halloween-themed remake of the 1997 film. In 2022, he reprised his role in the sequel Under Wraps 2.
From 2022 to 2023, Barton starred as Colby Madden/Flashform in the Disney Channel Original series The Villains of Valley View, a superhero comedy series. In 2024, it was confirmed that he had joined the cast of the Disney Channel Original movie Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, the fourth film installment of the series. He played Victor, a vampire character, marking his debut in the fantasy/teen musical genre. He appeared with Freya Skye in the music video for "Snow Angels", their duet from Zombies 4.
Barton was a part of the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour. On August 15, 2025, it was announced that he was cast as Jake for the Disney+ and Disney Channel series Coven Academy, slated for release in 2026. In September 2025, it was announced that Malachi was cast as Fletch in Camp Rock 3, which was released in 2026.
Filmography
Film YearFilmRoleNotes2019Dora and the Lost City of GoldYoung Diego2021Under WrapsMarshallTelevision film2022Under Wraps 22025Zombies 4: Dawn of the VampiresVictor2026Camp Rock 3Fletch2027Victor
Television YearFilmRoleNotes2014WorkaholicsTiny KidEpisode: "We Be Clownin'"See Dad RunBobby2 episodes2015Henry DangerEricEpisode: "Invisible Brad"Instant MomTrevorEpisode: "Two Guys and a Gabby"2016–2018Stuck in the MiddleBeast DiazMain role2018–2022Fancy NancyLionel (voice)2019Super Powers Beat DownYoung Bruce WayneEpisode: "Flashpoint Batman vs Killmonger"Bunk'dJasper FloresEpisode: "Lone Wolf"2020Just Roll with ItTyberEpisode: "Owen and Blair in the Morning"Elena of AvalorLeo (voice)Episode: "Elena's Day Off"2022–2023The Villains of Valley ViewColby Madden / FlashformMain role2026Locker Diaries: ZombiesVictorMain roleDescendants/Zombies Worlds Collide: Concert SpecialHimselfTelevision specialCoven AcademyJake Main role
Discography Singles Stay for the Credits (2026) Soundtrack albums Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025) Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour - The Live Album (2026) Camp Rock 3 (2026)
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref. 2017Young Entertainer AwardsBest Supporting Young ActorStuck in the Middle 2018 2026
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