Jamie Bell stars as Billy Elliot, a boy from a mining town who discovers a passion for ballet, with Julie Walters as his dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson and Gary Lewis as his father Jackie.
Main cast
- Billy ElliotJamie BellMain
- Mrs. Sandra WilkinsonJulie WaltersMain
- Jackie ElliotGary LewisMain
- Tony ElliotJamie DravenMain
Supporting cast
- GrandmaJean HeywoodSupp
- Michael CaffreyStuart WellsSupp
- Mr. BraithwaiteMike ElliotSupp
- Debbie WilkinsonNicola BlackwellSupp
- Tom WilkinsonColin MacLachlanSupp
Guest & voice
- GeorgeJoe CaffreyGuest
- Mrs. Wilkinson’s FriendJanine BirkettGuest
- Tutored BoyZander BerkeleyGuest
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About this cast
Billy Elliot is a 2000 British coming-of-age drama directed by Stephen Daldry. The film centres on 11-year-old Billy (Jamie Bell), who defies his family and community to pursue ballet, supported by his gritty dance teacher. The stellar cast includes Julie Walters, Gary Lewis, Jamie Draven, Jean Heywood and Stuart Wells.
FAQs
Who plays Billy Elliot?
Jamie Bell plays the title role of Billy Elliot, a young boy from a mining family who takes up ballet.
Who plays Mrs. Wilkinson in Billy Elliot?
Julie Walters plays Sandra Wilkinson, Billy’s tough but encouraging ballet teacher.
What is the film Billy Elliot about?
Set during the 1984–85 UK miners’ strike, the film follows 11-year-old Billy Elliot as he struggles against his family’s expectations to train as a ballet dancer.
Is Billy Elliot based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional story written by Lee Hall, though it was inspired by real-life events and the experiences of the writer.
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