| Jack Kelly a.k.a Cowboy, has dreams of going to Santa Fe, New Mexico and to run away from his past. When Pulitzer raises the newspaper prices, Jack leads of the Manhattan newsies and motivates them to go on strike. Played by: Christian Bale Full Name: Chirstian Morgan Bale Birthdate: January 30, 1974 Birthplace: Permbrokeshire, Wales, U.K. Other Facts: He is supported by legions of fans called the "Baleheads" |
| David Jacobs is the newsboy who helps Jack Kelly lead the newsies. He is known as the "walking mouth", the one with the brains. He and his little brother, Les, were forced to help support the family when their injured father was fired from his job at a factory. Played by: David Moscow Birthdate: November 14, 1974 Birthplace:New York, U.S.A. |
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| Spot Conlon is the famous Brooklyn leader that joins forces with Jack and the Manhattan newsies in the strike. Don't let his small stature decieve you, he is one tough kid. Played by: Gabriel Damon Ladaei Birthdate: April 23, 1976 Birthplace: Reno, Nevada Fun facts: It was Gabe's idea for his character, Spot, to have a walking stick and it ended up being custom made just for him. |
| Les is David Jacobs' little brother who joins as Jack Kelly's selling partner. No one can resist buying a pape from an adorable, little kid so he was the right boy for the job. Played by: Luke Daniel Edwards Birthdate: March 24, 1980 Birthplace: Nevada City, California, USA |
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| Racetrack is the wisecracking, gambling newsie. He is known to go to the racetracks and bet on horses, hence he has the name Race. Played by: Max Casella Birthdate: June 6, 1967 Birthplace: Boston, Massachussetts Other Facts: Max is Italian. He wanted to be an artist and draw before he became an actor. |
| Kid Blink is the newsie known with the eye-patch Played by: Trey Parker Full Name: Donald McKay Parker III Birthdate: May 30, 1972 Birthplace: Auburn, Alabama USA |
| Mush Myers is one of the Manhattan newsies. He is somewhat of a naiive one Played by: Aaron Lohr Birthdate: April 2, 1976 Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA USA |
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| Crutchy is one of the Manhattan newsies that walks on a crutch, hence the name, of course. Even with this slight disability, he keeps his strong will during the strike. Played by: Marty Belafsky Birthdate: September 19, 1975 Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA USA Other facts: Attended Brown University, was a part of an improv theater group and taught workshops. He currently is a stand-up comedian in many local LA venues such as the Laugh Factory. He has also had appearnces in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
| Boots is one of the Manhattan newsies who joins Jack and David to get Brooklyn to join the strike. Played by: Arvie Lowe, Jr. Birthdate: Febuary 3, 1978 Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA Other info: Arvie Lowe Jr. is a native of Los Angeles. His first performing experience was in a Christmas pageant at age eight. He then appeared in numerous school plays, and became serious about the arts when he enrolled in Regina's School of Performing Arts. He studied voice and dance, danced in competition and won several First Place trophies. Lowe's professional career began at age 12 when he went on the road as a dancer for Reebok footwear and performed in New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Paris, and Germany. |
| Skittery is the newsie accused of being in a bad mood all day, he's just a moody one caught on the wrong days, that's all. . Played by: Michael Goorjian Birthdate: Feb. 4, 1971 Birthplace: Oakland, CA USA Other facts: Besides acting, Mike also choreographs and is part of the Buffalo Nights Theater Company |
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| Snitch is mostly known as the newsie who sleeps sucking his thumb. Not to mention, he has the awesome wicked teeth! Played by: Dee Caspary Full Name: Dewitt Talmadge Caspary IV Birthdate: Oct. 21, 1975 Birthplace: Downey, CA Other facts: Dee teaches dance and his sister is Tina Caspary, who is also dance teacher |
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| Itey is mostly known as the newsie who wakes up with Snitch's feet on his face! Played by: Dominic Maldonado Birthdate: June 1, 1975 Other facts: Dominic is a dancer for numerous projects including touring with Mandy Moore and appearing on films such as Austin Powers 3. |
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| Bumlets is known most of all with that wicked spinning fan routine at the grand finale of King of New York! Played by: Dominic Lucero Birthdate: August 28, 1967 Birthplace: Orange County, CA USA |
| Dutchy is mostly known for spelling the word Strike on a sign with the help of Kloppman. Played by: Ivan Peter Dudynsky Birthdate: November 20, 1970 Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota Other info: He was one of the choregraphers for the group Nsync and worked for MTV |
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| Specs is a newsie that is known by wearing glasses, hence the name, of course. Played by: Mark Allen David Birthdate: October 27, 1968 Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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| Jake is the newsie with the long nose and wears that bowl shaped hat. A great dancer! Played by: Joseph Conrad Birthdate: November 21, 1976 |
| Snoddy doesn't say much but everyone knows he's there. With eyes like his, he doesn't have to say a word at all. Played by: Robert Feeney Birthdate: August 9, 1970 |
| Pie Eater is the energetic newsie who is famous for his acrobatic moves and his unforgettable "Woo!" in Carrying the Banner. Played by: David Sidoni Birthdate: March 8, 1970 Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA Other info: He studied at Orange County High School of the Arts |
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| Snipeshooter is the newsboy who has an addiction to cigars. Played by: Matthew Fields Birthdate: August 18, 1976 Birthplace: Newport Beach, California |
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| Swifty is one of the main dancers and is one of the taller newsies who definitely is easy to spot in every scene. Played by: Kevin Alexander Stea Born: October 17, 1970 Birthplace: Hollywood, California Other info: If you visit Kevin's fan sites, you'll see he has an extensive list of projects he has done so far. He appeared in numerous commercials and worked with big stars such as Madonna and Michael |
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