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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 25)
Years active2006present
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]

Clemente attended Columbia High School in East Greenbush, New York. In 2015, Clemente began attending Yale College, where he double-majored in Russian[15] and economics. He is a member of a number of performing groups on campus, including the Yale Alley Cats.


Credits



Stage


DateProductionRoleTheatre
December 15–17, 2006Toy CampJig[4]Capital Area Productions
February 2–4, 2007High School Musical on Stage!Party Kid (ensemble)[4]Capital Area Productions
November 15–18, 2007The Music ManWinthrop[5]Schenectady Light Opera
September 2, 2008 - January 11, 2009GypsyBoy ScoutSt. James Theatre
June 10–18, 2010SeussicalHaree (Wickersham #2)[6]Cohoes Music Hall
April 3, 2010 - July 3, 2011Billy Elliot: The MusicalBillyImperial Theatre
October 2, 2009 - November 15, 2009Tall/Posh Boy, Understudy: Michael
June 6, 2011Camelot Benefit ConcertTom of Warwick[16][17]Shubert Theatre

Film


DateProductionRoleNotes
2012The Prize GuysPre-Production
Max's Fantastic Adventures - The Well of Lost SoulsHarry[18]Pre-Production

Awards



References


  1. http://www.gregoryjbara.com/betm-performers.html Archived 2011-08-08 at the Wayback Machine Broadway Cast Page gregoryJbra.com
  2. 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. 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. http://www.capitalareaproductions.com/id15.html Capital Area Productions Past Productions
  5. http://www.sloctheater.org/season0708.htm Meredith Willson's The Music Man
  6. 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. Enkhtamir, Agnes (March 4, 2016). "Growing Up on Stage". Yale Daily News. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  16. "Jacob Clemente IBDB". Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  17. 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
  18. "Cast Begins Rehearsals for Max's Fantastic Adventures". Archived from the original on 31 January 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  19. http://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news/mr10/billyelliot555780.htm Billy Elliot - Jacob Clemente to be Broadway's 9th Billy
  20. http://www.showbiztalent.com/pt/PT_Results/2008_Results_Archive/files/PT08_albany_results.pdf%5B%5D PrimeTime 2008 Albany, NY Regional Results
  21. http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Boston-MA_07-08.pdf BOSTON, MA – Winners 2007-2008
  22. http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007vbeachfinalsresults.html VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - JULY 16-21, 2007
  23. http://www.nycdance.com/uploadedFiles/Regional_Conventions/Cities/Buffalo-NY_06-07.pdf BUFFALO, NY – Winners 2006-2007
  24. http://www.starquestdance.com/resultados/2007results/2007albanyresults.html ALBANY, NY - MARCH 10-11, 2007





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