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Jacob Clemente

Jacob Clemente (born April 12, 1997) is an American actor and dancer. He is best known for his portrayal of "Billy" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot: The Musical.

Jacob Clemente
Jacob Clemente on tour with the Yale Alley Cats in Geneva
Born
Jacob Clemente

(1997-04-12) April 12, 1997 (age 27)
North Greenbush, New York
Years active2006–present
WebsiteOfficial Website

Clemente was born in North Greenbush, New York, on April 12, 1997.[1][2][3] He began his study of dance in Colonie, New York, at The World of Dance.[3]

Clemente appeared in regional theatre productions as a boy, including Toy Camp,[4] The Music Man,[5] High School Musical on Stage!,[4] and Seussical.[3][6] He also participated in dance competitions including with The New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA).[citation needed]

In 2008, Clemente auditioned for the revival production of Gypsy, starring Patti Lupone. On September 2, he became a replacement in the cast as a "Boy Scout",[2] making his Broadway debut at the age of 11.[7] He remained with the show until it closed on January 11, 2009.[8]

After successfully auditioning for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot: The Musical, Clemente appeared as the "Tall/Posh Boy" and was the understudy for "Michael."[1] His second performance as "Tall/Posh Boy" was on October 3, 2009, which was the final performance of Kiril Kulish, the Tony Award-winning Broadway preview night Billy.[9]

On April 3, 2010, Clemente became the ninth actor to play the role of "Billy" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.[1][10][11][12] He performed the role for the final time on July 3, 2011.[3][13]

In 2010, Clemente participated with other Broadway stars in recording the song "It Gets Better," to benefit the Trevor Project. The song was released on iTunes October 19, 2010.[14]

At CES 2011, Clemente played the host character Zoll for the Samsung keynote.[15]

Clemente attended Columbia High School in East Greenbush, New York. In 2015, Clemente began attending Yale College, where he double-majored in Russian[16] and economics. He is a member of a number of performing groups on campus, including the Yale Alley Cats.

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Stage

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Date Production Role Theatre
December 15–17, 2006 Toy Camp Jig[4] Capital Area Productions
February 2–4, 2007 High School Musical on Stage! Party Kid (ensemble)[4] Capital Area Productions
November 15–18, 2007 The Music Man Winthrop[5] Schenectady Light Opera
September 2, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Gypsy Boy Scout St. James Theatre
June 10–18, 2010 Seussical Haree (Wickersham #2)[6] Cohoes Music Hall
April 3, 2010 - July 3, 2011 Billy Elliot: The Musical Billy Imperial Theatre
October 2, 2009 - November 15, 2009 Tall/Posh Boy, Understudy: Michael
June 6, 2011 Camelot Benefit Concert Tom of Warwick[17][18] Shubert Theatre

Film

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Date Production Role Notes
2012 The Prize Guys Pre-Production
Max's Fantastic Adventures - The Well of Lost Souls Harry[19] Pre-Production

Awards

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  • NYCDA National Mini Outstanding Dancer 2008[20]
  • 1st Place Junior Division PrimeTime Albany, NY Regional 2008[21]
  • NYCDA Boston Regional Mini Outstanding Dancer Dec. 2007[22]
  • Junior Mr. Starquest, World Finals, Virginia Beach 2007[23]
  • NYCDA Regionals Outstanding Dancer Runner-up 2007[24]
  • Regional Petite Mr. Starquest, Albany, NY 2007[25]
  • 2nd Runner Up, Dance Xplosion National Mini Mister Title, July 2006[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c http://www.gregoryjbara.com/betm-performers.html Archived 2011-08-08 at the Wayback Machine Broadway Cast Page gregoryJbra.com
  2. ^ a b http://www.cdparentpages.com/features/article.php?article_id=tZ1219340258t48ada7e28b2a5 Archived 2011-09-12 at the Wayback Machine East Greenbush boy wins dance title, earns Broadway role
  3. ^ a b c d e http://www.theskykid.com/billy-elliot-musical/billy-elliot-the-musical-meet-the-billys-profile-archives/ Archived 2011-09-16 at the Wayback Machine Jacob Clemente Biography
  4. ^ a b c d http://www.capitalareaproductions.com/id15.html Capital Area Productions Past Productions
  5. ^ a b http://www.sloctheater.org/season0708.htm Meredith Willson's The Music Man
  6. ^ a b http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/17920 Playbill.com WhosWho
  7. ^ http://homeschoolingspotlight.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26&Itemid=40&showall=1 Archived 2013-01-26 at archive.today Homeschooler Spotlight
  8. ^ http://www.broadway.com/buzz/97963/gypsy-starring-patti-lupone-to-close-in-january/ Gypsy, Starring Patti LuPone, to Close in January
  9. ^ http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Billy_Elliott_Curtain_20091004#ixzz1SXH5G6Mv">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Billy_Elliott_Curtain_20091004 Archived 2012-03-15 at the Wayback Machine Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Kiril Kulish Bids Farewell to Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT
  10. ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/137640-Clemente-Will-Be-Billy-Elliots-Newest-Title-Player Clemente Will Be Billy Elliot's Newest Title Player
  11. ^ http://broadwayworld.com/article/BILLY_ELLIOT_Welcomes_Jacob_Clemente_as_Newest_Billy_20100308 BILLY ELLIOT Welcomes Jacob Clemente as Newest 'Billy'
  12. ^ http://www.broadway.com/shows/billy-elliot/buzz/153133/billy-elliots-jacob-clemente-on-living-his-dream-role-at-13/ Billy Elliot's Jacob Clemente on Living His Dream Role at 13
  13. ^ "Giuseppe Bausilio Will be Broadway's Next Billy Elliot - Playbill.com". Archived from the original on 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2012-03-18. Giuseppe Bausilio Will Be Broadway's Next Billy Elliot
  14. ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/144024-Ann-Harada-John-Tartaglia-Orfeh-and-More-Record-It-Gets-Better Ann Harada, John Tartaglia, Orfeh and More Record "It Gets Better"
  15. ^ Wong, Elaine. "Why Samsung Crashed The Stage At CES 2011". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  16. ^ Enkhtamir, Agnes (March 4, 2016). "Growing Up on Stage". Yale Daily News. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  17. ^ "Jacob Clemente IBDB". Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  18. ^ http://www.playbill.com/news/article/151397-Camelot-Benefit-Concert-With-Jeremy-Irons-Melissa-Errico-James-Barbour-Plays-the-Shubert-June-6 Camelot Benefit Concert, With Jeremy Irons, Melissa Errico, James Barbour, Plays the Shubert June 6
  19. ^ "Cast Begins Rehearsals for Max's Fantastic Adventures". Archived from the original on 31 January 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  20. ^ http://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news/mr10/billyelliot555780.htm Billy Elliot - Jacob Clemente to be Broadway's 9th Billy
  21. ^ http://www.showbiztalent.com/pt/PT_Results/2008_Results_Archive/files/PT08_albany_results.pdf[permanent dead link‍] PrimeTime 2008 Albany, NY Regional Results
  22. ^ http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Boston-MA_07-08.pdf Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine BOSTON, MA – Winners 2007-2008
  23. ^ http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007vbeachfinalsresults.html VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - JULY 16-21, 2007
  24. ^ http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Buffalo-NY_06-07.pdf BUFFALO, NY – Winners 2006-2007
  25. ^ http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007albanyresults.html ALBANY, NY - MARCH 10-11, 2007
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