Jacob Clemente

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. He began his study of dance in Colonie, New York, at The World of Dance. He remained with the show until it closed on January 11, 2009.

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."

On April 3, 2010, Clemente became the ninth actor to play the role of "Billy" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical. He performed the role for the final time on July 3, 2011.

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.

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 November 15–18, 2007 The Music Man Winthrop Schenectady Light Opera September 2, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Gypsy Boy Scout St. James Theatre June 10–18, 2010 Seussical Haree (Wickersham #2) 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 Warwick 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 2008 1st Place Junior Division PrimeTime Albany, NY Regional 2008 NYCDA Boston Regional Mini Outstanding Dancer Dec. 2007 Junior Mr. Starquest, World Finals, Virginia Beach 2007 NYCDA Regionals Outstanding Dancer Runner-up 2007 Regional Petite Mr. Starquest, Albany, NY 2007 2nd Runner Up, Dance Xplosion National Mini Mister Title, July 2006