Barry Grant

Barry Grant was a character in Brookside from the first episode in 1982 to 2003. He was one of the most memorable characters in the show. The son of Sheila Grant, biological son of Matty Nolan, due to an extra marital affair Sheila had behind her new husband Bobby Grant's back. Barry is also the half brother of Damon Grant, Karen Grant and Claire Grant. And he is one of the most memorable villains as well, originally a Jack The Lad, he got more villainous. However Barry was no match for Tommy McArdle. Barry was played by Paul Usher.

Backstory
Barry Grant was born on the 26th June 1959 in Liverpool to Sheila Grant who was married to Bobby Grant but had a one night stand with Bobby's best friend Matty Nolan just before she married, and Matty was Barry's real father. Barry grew up thinking Bobby was his real father, and was not to know the truth for years.

Barry was a bit of a Jack The Lad as he grew up, and was several years older than his siblings Damon Grant and Karen Grant. Barry was expelled from school circa 1974 for attacking some bullies who picked on his best friend Terry Sullivan.

1982-2003
By 1982, Barry was 23 years old, and was still a Jack The Lad. He remained best friends with Terry Sullivan. In 1984, Barry became involved with gangster Tommy McArdle, as did Terry, and this lead to Barry and Terry being badly beaten up by Tommy's henchmen.

Memorable info
Born: 26th June 1959

Full Name: Barry Grant

Parents: Matty Nolan and Sheila Grant

Siblings: Damon Grant, Karen Grant, Claire Grant (All half, same mother)

Adoptive Father: Bobby Grant

Spouse:

Children: None

Occupation: Gangster