Stuart Wells (born 18 September 1982) is an English former actor. He is best known for his role as Michael in the film Billy Elliot (2000). Wells turned 17 during the filming, but he portrayed an 11-year-old.
Stuart Wells | |
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Born | Wallsend, England, United Kingdom | 18 September 1982
Occupation(s) | Actor, soldier |
Years active | 1999–2003 |
In 2001, Wells quit acting to join the British Army's 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.[1] He left the Army in 2008 with the rank of corporal after serving three operational tours, including two in Iraq.
Wells' brother, John, is also a former member of the British Army.[1]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Billy Elliot | Michael Caffrey | |
2004 | The Reckoning | Springer (as George Wells) |
References
edit- ^ a b "Army life for Billy Elliot actor". BBC News. 17 December 2001.
External links
edit- Stuart Wells at IMDb