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 Skating to Stardom

Stuart hails from Wallsend, England and is nineteen years old. He was discovered while inline skating at a park in Whitley Bay called "Skate City." Asked to audition, Stuart recalls, "I went to the audition for a bit of a joke. When they kept phoning to ask me back I got more serious about it."

Film and Travel

"We filmed in the Northeast and at Shepperton Studios, so I got to do quite a lot of travelling...I've really enjoyed meeting all the cast and crew and staying overnight in London."

"I've got an agent now and I'm also thinking about taking drama lessons."

A student at North Tyneside College, Stuart is studying Art and Design and is said to be a genius at drawing. 

Stuart's parents, George and Leslie  Wells are very proud of their son, and Stuart's younger brother John, 15, also snagged a small part in "Billy Elliot", making acting more of a family affair.

School Comes First

Stuart and his parents were not able to go to the Cannes Film Festival for the Billy Elliot premiere in May of 2000 because Stuart was very busy with school. It's good to see he and his family are smart and put studies and responsibility before "Hollywood." 

Stuart's mother explained,  "It's an important time at the moment for Stuart at college so we won't be seeing the film in France, but we can't wait to see it when it comes out here around September. He's never been into acting before but the casting director said he was a real natural."

"Action!"

Though he had to wear a dress for a scene in "Billy Elliot" in which his character is questioning his sexuality, Stuart didn't have any problem putting life and art in perspective, though he was a bit uncomfortable. 

"The worst part was a scene where I had to wear a dress and makeup. I felt silly, but it was just part of the job...[It's] only a film."

"All my mates at college are really pleased for me and I've enjoyed all the attention since I got the part." says Stuart. "I hope I might be discovered by an action film director. My favourite actor is Mike Myers and I would love to be as successful as him."

Close and True

Stuart auditioned for a television program called "Close and True", called "Close and Innocent" here in a quote from his school:

"I auditioned for a Robson Green programme called Close and Innocent, and I got down to the last two," says Stuart. "It was between me and Jamie Bell, who plays the main character in Dancer (Billy Elliot), and in the end Jamie got it."

"When I finish my art and design course at College, I hope to make a successful career out of acting," he said.

Stuart's father, Geordie, said: "He's coped liked a professional and it hasn't changed him at all. I couldn't be prouder of him."
 

What's next for Stuart?

He's landed a main role in "Morality Play" which is based on the 1996 murder-mystery novel by Barry Unsworth. His character "Springer" is described as a meek 15 year-old orphan who travels with an acting troupe in 14th Century England.

Update

Stuart had landed the role of Charlie on Carlton ITV's "Peak Practice."

Newsflash!

Stuart has decided to leave his acting career in favor of the Army.

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