Malachi Barton is a big dog lover and has shared several videos on his socials, mainly on TikTok and Snapchat, having fun with puppies, particularly with a white Schnauzer. Apart from acting, if there is one thing that excites him the most, it is cars. He loves to customise car parts and even attends car meets to explore and learn more about them. Los Angeles, San Diego, Birmingham, and Texas were some of the places where he filmed one of his best-known projects.
Personal Details
| Nickname | Mal |
| Full Name | Malachi Daniel Barton |
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 150 pounds (68 kg) |
| Hobbies | Playing Soccer, Guitar, Video Gaming, and Skateboarding |
| Favorite Celebrity | Madelyn Cline |
| Favorite Show | Outer Banks |
| Tattoo | Has multiple tattoos, including "A cross on forearm", "Joshua 1:9 on back", "Morse code tattoos 0.5.15 and 0.5.8", etc |
He is the founder of the clothing line named “J1:9”, which he started after experiencing a positive change in his life. Because of his personal struggle in life, he started wearing a bracelet when he was 13. He shared that the bracelet helped him to deal with anxiety and, later, after getting inspired by Bible scripture, “Joshua 1:9”, he started his own clothing brand in November 2023, aiming to provide the same positive impact to a large audience.
If we talk about his international tours, then New Zealand is one of the first countries where he travelled to shoot the Disney Zombies franchise. First time he visited the country in 2024 for Zombies 4, where he mainly explored places around Auckland. He was born on March 10, 2007, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, and is currently 19 years old.
Social Media Links
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| Snapchat | Snapchat Profile |
| YouTube Channel | Does not have a YouTube Channel |
Family
The new age star started his career at age five by working in commercials and received his first-ever Disney project in 2015 when he was eight. He moved from his hometown to Los Angeles in 2013 after securing his first TV role in “Workaholics”. He grew up in a musical family, where, along with acting, he developed skills such as guitar and singing, which he often shares with his fans on social media.
His father, Loren Barton, is a guitarist, and his mother, Felicia Barton, is a songwriter and singer. “Hope Again”, “Beautiful Design”, and “I Want to Feel You” were some of the albums produced by his parents together. In 2009, his mother also appeared on the eighth season of American Idol, where she made it to the top 36 semi-finalists.
Education
He graduated in May 2025 from Oak Park Independent School. Because of the flexible schedule of the school, many young actors chose this school to manage their workload between acting and studies. Apart from this place, there were many other articles published linking his name to “Sanderson High School” and “Jacksonville State University”. Though apart from “Oak Park”, it is not confirmed in which other universities he enrolled.
Malachi Barton's Dating History
The Disney star is still very young for any kind of serious relationships; however, some ongoing rumours and fan assumptions were floating about his dating life as follows.
1. Ariana Greenblatt (2016–2018)
Back in their early days for “Stuck in the Middle” in 2016, they played siblings. Malachi was nine, and Ariana was eight at that time. Over the years, they became really close friends, and fans started building hype by giving it a romantic angle; however, they clarified that they are like siblings in real life, too and have not dated in the past.
2. Kylie Cantrall (July-October 2025)
They dated for a short time and kept things super private. The pair started dating in July 2025 during their Descendants/Zombies tour and were together for a couple of months. In October of that year, they separated, and the separation was publicly confirmed in November 2025, when Kylie unfollowed her friend Malia Baker and Malachi on Instagram after they had both become close friends.
3. Freya Skye (Mid-Late 2025)
At the same time, when his name was linked with Kylie, there were also rumours that he was in a relationship with his co-star, Freya Skye. Because of their strong on-screen chemistry and cute personal bond on social media, people gave their relationship a romantic angle; however, the pair have clarified that they are just friends.
4. Malia Baker (October 2025)
Following Malachi and Kylie’s breakup, social media drama started, claiming that the reason for their breakup was Malia. So the thing is that Kylie and Malia were good friends, but things became ugly when Malachi started dating Malia Baker in October 2025, just after the split from Kylie. The trio have not discussed anything publicly about this chaos. It is not known whether Barton and Baker are still dating or not because neither has made any announcement after all the drama.
What is Malachi Barton's Net Worth?
His net worth is approximately $2 million (approximately Rs. 19 crores). As per available data, his annual salary is nearly half a million dollars. In January 2026, he was featured in an Adidas summer campaign worldwide, and he has also collaborated with Hollister Co. through TikTok. He loves BMW cars and has been seen with a BMW M3 model worth around $100K in one of his videos.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Favorite Food | Sushi, Pepperoni Pizza, Starbucks' Egg White |
| Eating Preference | Non-vegetarian |
| Favorite Color | Purple, Red, Blue |