Micah Balfour | |
|---|---|
 Balfour in 2024 | |
| Born | (1978-07-18) 18 July 1978 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Television | The Bill Emmerdale EastEnders |
Micah Balfour (born 18 July 1978) is an English actor. He is known for his roles as PC Benjamin Gayle in the ITV police drama The Bill, Jermaine Bailey in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, Junior Knight in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and Leyton in the BBC series Phoenix Rise.
Career
Balfour began his career in the ITV police drama The Bill, appearing as Asher Campbell between 2005 and 2006.[1] In 2007, he began portraying a different character in a regular role, as PC Benjamin Gayle until the show's cancellation in 2010. Balfour's theatre credits in include The Royal Hunt of the Sun and Market Boy at the Royal National Theatre (2006), and Absolute Beginners at The Lyric Hammersmith (2007).[2]
Between 2015 and 2016, Balfour portrayed Dr Jermaine Bailey in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.[3][4]
In 2023, he guest starred in an episode of Death in Paradise and appeared in the drama series The Gold.[5][6] In April 2024, it was announced Balfour would be joining the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, as Junior Knight, the estranged son of established character George Knight (Colin Salmon).[7] He is set to make his final appearance in late 2025 after being written out by executive producer Ben Wadey.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | The Bill | Asher Campbell | Recurring role |
| 2007–2010 | PC Benjamin Gayle | Main role | |
| 2007 | The Time of Your Life | Boris | 5 episodes |
| 2010 | Doctor Who | Co-pilot | Episode: "A Christmas Carol" |
| 2011 | Holy Flying Circus | Black Panther | Television film |
| 2015 | Silent Witness | Daniel Garvey | Episode: "Protection" |
| 2015–2016 | Emmerdale | Jermaine Bailey | Regular role |
| 2017 | Holby City | Leonard "Lenny" Dujon | 1 episode |
| 2017 | The Children Act | Mr Blackwell | Film |
| 2023 | Death in Paradise | Roy Hamilton | Episode: "#12.5" |
| 2023 | The Gold | Keith Potts | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | John Wick: Chapter 4 | Myrmidon | Film |
| 2024 | Nightsleeper | Leon Parhill | Main role |
| 2024–2025 | EastEnders | Junior Knight | Regular role |
| 2024 | Phoenix Rise | Leyton | Recurring role |
References
- teampublished, What's on TV (19 September 2007). "Sun Hill's new Pc Gayle makes his mark". whattowatch.com. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- "EastEnders casts former Emmerdale star as George's son Junior". Digital Spy. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- "Emmerdale star reacts to Bailey's low-key exit". Digital Spy. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- "Pic of the Day: Emmerdale's Bailey gets Dingle backlash". Digital Spy. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- Fear, Helen (3 February 2023). "Death in Paradise: Controversial Emmerdale doctor joins the cast!". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- "First Look images and further casting announced for upcoming BBC Drama The Gold". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- "EastEnders casts Doctor Who star as George's estranged son Junior Knight". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- "EastEnders star to leave soap after 18 months in role". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 October 2025.