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

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production of '' Billy Elliot: The Musical''. Clemente was born in

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, on April 12, 1997.http://www.gregoryjbara.com/betm-performers.html Broadway Cast Page gregoryJbra.comhttp://www.cdparentpages.com/features/article.php?article_id=tZ1219340258t48ada7e28b2a5 East Greenbush boy wins dance title, earns Broadway rolehttp://www.theskykid.com/billy-elliot-musical/billy-elliot-the-musical-meet-the-billys-profile-archives/ Jacob Clemente Biography He began his study of dance in

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, at The World of Dance. Clemente appeared in regional theatre productions as a boy, including ''Toy Camp'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. He also participated in dance competitions including with The New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA). In 2008, Clemente auditioned for the revival production of ''

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'', starring

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. On September 2, he became a replacement in the cast as a "Boy Scout", making his

debut at the age of 11.http://homeschoolingspotlight.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26&Itemid=40&showall=1 Homeschooler Spotlight He remained with the show until it closed on January 11, 2009.http://www.broadway.com/buzz/97963/gypsy-starring-patti-lupone-to-close-in-january/ Gypsy, Starring Patti LuPone, to Close in January 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." His second performance as "Tall/Posh Boy" was on October 3, 2009, which was the final performance of

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, the

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-winning Broadway preview night Billy.http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Billy_Elliott_Curtain_20091004#ixzz1SXH5G6Mv">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Billy_Elliott_Curtain_20091004 Photo Coverage: Tony Winner Kiril Kulish Bids Farewell to Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT On April 3, 2010, Clemente became the ninth actor to play the role of "Billy" in the Broadway production of ''

Billy Elliot the Musical ''Billy Elliot: The Musical'' is a coming-of-age stage musical based on the 2000 film of the same name. The music is by Elton John, and the book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around Billy, a m ...

''.http://www.playbill.com/news/article/137640-Clemente-Will-Be-Billy-Elliots-Newest-Title-Player Clemente Will Be Billy Elliot's Newest Title Playerhttp://broadwayworld.com/article/BILLY_ELLIOT_Welcomes_Jacob_Clemente_as_Newest_Billy_20100308 BILLY ELLIOT Welcomes Jacob Clemente as Newest 'Billy'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 He performed the role for the final time on July 3, 2011. Giuseppe Bausilio Will Be Broadway's Next Billy Elliot In 2010, Clemente participated with other Broadway stars in recording the song "It Gets Better," to benefit the

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. The song was released on

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October 19, 2010.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" At CES 2011, Clemente played the host character Zoll for the

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keynote. Clemente attended

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. In 2015, Clemente began attending

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, where he double-majored in Russian and economics. He is a member of a number of performing groups on campus, including the Yale Alley Cats.

Credits

Stage

Film

Awards

*NYCDA National Mini Outstanding Dancer 2008http://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news/mr10/billyelliot555780.htm Billy Elliot - Jacob Clemente to be Broadway's 9th Billy *1st Place Junior Division PrimeTime Albany, NY Regional 2008http://www.showbiztalent.com/pt/PT_Results/2008_Results_Archive/files/PT08_albany_results.pdf PrimeTime 2008 Albany, NY Regional Results *NYCDA Boston Regional Mini Outstanding Dancer Dec. 2007http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Boston-MA_07-08.pdf BOSTON, MA – Winners 2007-2008 *Junior Mr. Starquest, World Finals, Virginia Beach 2007http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007vbeachfinalsresults.html VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - JULY 16-21, 2007 *NYCDA Regionals Outstanding Dancer Runnerup 2007http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Buffalo-NY_06-07.pdf BUFFALO, NY – Winners 2006-2007 *Regional Petite Mr. Starquest, Albany, NY 2007http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007albanyresults.html ALBANY, NY - MARCH 10-11, 2007 *2nd Runner Up, Dance Xplosion National Mini Mister Title, July 2006

References

External links

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Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Clemente, Jacob 1997 births Living people American male dancers American male stage actors Yale College alumni