Before Lewis Capaldi’s chart-topping hits and hilarious online antics made him a global name, there was another Capaldi quietly making waves — not in music, but on television. Meet Anthony Capaldi, Lewis’s older brother, whose unexpected rise to fame began in one of the most unlikely places imaginable: the family’s humble fishmongers in Bathgate, Scotland.
While Lewis was strumming his first guitar chords and dreaming of stadium tours, Anthony was behind the counter, helping their father serve customers with a cheeky grin and trademark Capaldi charm. But fate had other plans. One afternoon, a local casting agent stopped by the shop — not for salmon or haddock, but for talent. Struck by Anthony’s natural charisma and screen-ready confidence, she invited him to audition for a small Scottish drama. Within months, he was appearing on regional TV, quickly proving that the Capaldi knack for entertainment ran deep in the family.
Now, years later, Anthony has carved out a career as a familiar face on British television, with appearances in several comedy sketches, lifestyle shows, and online series. Fans love his down-to-earth humor and authenticity — traits that mirror his famous brother’s appeal. But unlike Lewis’s self-deprecating social media humor, Anthony’s online persona leans more toward fitness motivation and lighthearted fun.
Indeed, he’s become something of a gym enthusiast, regularly posting workout videos and transformation photos that showcase his impressive dedication. “The gym is where I reset,” Anthony once told a local radio station. “Lewis has his music — I’ve got my barbells.” The comment went viral among fans, who jokingly dubbed him “Capaldi the Tank.”
Despite his growing following, Anthony remains deeply rooted in his family values. He still returns home to help at the family shop during holidays, and he often shares throwback photos of him and Lewis as mischievous kids, teasing each other in true brotherly fashion. “We’re just two idiots who got lucky,” he once wrote on Instagram, alongside a snap of the pair laughing together.
Their bond became even more apparent when Lewis’s career skyrocketed. Anthony was among the first to celebrate his brother’s global success, often attending red-carpet events and cheering him on from the sidelines. Yet he’s also made it clear that fame hasn’t changed their family dynamic. “He’s still the same annoying wee brother,” Anthony joked in one interview. “Only now, he sings about heartbreak while I’m lifting weights to get over mine.”
With his charm, humor, and undeniable work ethic, Anthony Capaldi has quietly become a fan favorite in his own right — proving that talent truly runs in the Capaldi bloodline. And while Lewis may have the voice, Anthony’s got the screen presence, the biceps, and the heart to match.
It seems the Capaldi family isn’t just about hit records anymore — it’s about unforgettable characters, both on stage and on screen.
