Stuart Wells, 1982
Actors · September 18, 1982
Stuart Wells
★ HOW OLD IS STUART WELLS?
Stuart Wells is 43 years old, born September 18, 1982 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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About
Stuart Wells traded acting for the British Army after a breakout childhood role. Born in England on 18 September 1982, Wells played Michael in Billy Elliot (2000)—a 11-year-old character he portrayed while actually 17. He enlisted with the 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in 2001 and served until 2008, completing three operational tours including two in Iraq before reaching the rank of corporal. A Virgo born in the year of the Dog, Wells has remained out of the spotlight since his Army discharge.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Stuart Wells is a British actor and former soldier born on 18 September 1982. He gained recognition as a child actor playing Michael in the 2000 film Billy Elliot—a role that required him to portray an 11-year-old while he was actually 17 years old. Shortly after this breakthrough, Wells made the unexpected decision to step away from acting entirely. In 2001, he joined the British Army's 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, prioritizing military service over a potential acting career. Over seven years of active duty, Wells completed three operational tours, including two deployments to Iraq, and was discharged in 2008 with the rank of corporal. As of 2022, he was living in Newcastle. His brother John also served in the British Army. As a male actor born in mid-September, Wells carries the Virgo sign and a life-path number of 11—traditionally associated with intuition and higher purpose. Actors typically balance performance, character development, and collaboration with directors and co-stars across film, television, and stage.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Stuart Wells grew up in England, where he trained as a young performer. At age 17, he was cast in Billy Elliot (2000), playing the 11-year-old character Michael. The role marked his entry into professional acting and became his most recognized work. However, Wells' acting career was remarkably brief—after the film's release and his 18th birthday, he chose to leave the industry entirely to pursue military service.
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Trivia
- Wells portrayed an 11-year-old in Billy Elliot while actually being 17 years old during filming.
- He quit acting in 2001, just one year after his breakout film role, to enlist in the British Army.
- Wells served three operational tours with the 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, including two deployments to Iraq, and left as a corporal in 2008.
- His brother John is also a former British Army member.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Stuart Wells?
- Stuart Wells is 43 years old (born September 18, 1982).
- When is Stuart Wells's birthday?
- Stuart Wells was born on September 18, 1982.
- What is Stuart Wells's zodiac sign?
- Stuart Wells is a Virgo, born September 18, 1982.
- What is Stuart Wells's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Stuart Wells was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Stuart Wells from?
- Stuart Wells is from United Kingdom.
- What does Stuart Wells do?
- Stuart Wells is a actor.
- Is Stuart Wells still alive?
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