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.
Clemente was born in North Greenbush, New York, 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 Colonie, New York, at The World of Dance.
Clemente appeared in regional theatre productions as a boy, including Toy Camp, The Music Man, High School Musical on Stage!, and Seussical. He also participated in dance competitions including with The New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA).
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", making his Broadway 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 Kiril Kulish, the Tony Award-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.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 Trevor Project. The song was released on iTunes 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 Samsung keynote.
Clemente attended Columbia High School in East Greenbush, New York. In 2015, Clemente began attending Yale College, 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 Date Production Role Theatre December 15–17, 2006 Toy Camp Jig Capital Area Productions February 2–4, 2007 High School Musical on Stage! Party Kid (ensemble)http://www.capitalareaproductions.com/id15.html Capital Area Productions Past Productions Capital Area Productions November 15–18, 2007 The Music Man Winthrophttp://www.sloctheater.org/season0708.htm Meredith Willson's The Music Man Schenectady Light Opera September 2, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Gypsy Boy Scout St. James Theatre June 10–18, 2010 Seussical Haree (Wickersham #2)http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/17920 Playbill.com WhosWho Cohoes Music Hall April 3, 2010 - July 3, 2011 Billy Elliot: The Musical Billy Imperial TheatreOctober 2, 2009 - November 15, 2009 Tall/Posh Boy, Understudy: Michael June 6, 2011 Camelot Benefit Concert Tom of Warwickhttp://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 Shubert Theatre
Film Date Production Role Notes 2012 The Prize Guys Pre-Production Max's Fantastic Adventures - The Well of Lost Souls Harry Pre-Production
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 Runner-up 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
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Official Website