Stuart Wells

Stuart Wells (born 18 September 1982) is an English former actor. He is best known for his role as Michael in the film Billy Elliot (2000). Wells turned 17 during the filming, but he portrayed an 11-year-old.

Stuart Wells
Born	(1982-09-18) 18 September 1982 (age 42) Wallsend, England, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)	Actor, soldier
Years active	1999–2003

In 2001, Wells quit acting to join the British Army's 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.^[1] He left the Army in 2008 with the rank of corporal after serving three operational tours, including two in Iraq, and was living in Newcastle as of 2022.^[2]

Wells' brother, John, is also a former member of the British Army.^[1]

Filmography

Film and television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000	Billy Elliot	Michael Caffrey
2004	The Reckoning	Springer (as George Wells)