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Described by top film critic Mark Kermode as an "unbelievably versatile" actor, Jamie Bell was born in 1986 in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK, to Eileen (Matfin) and John Bell, a toolmaker. He comes from a family of dancers including his grandmother, mother, aunt, and sister. It was at his sister's dance practices that he would stand outside the door and imitate the movements of the dancers inside. At age six, he was encouraged to step inside the door and, thus, his dance career began. His own story parallels that of Billy Elliot (2000) in that Jamie kept his dancing a secret from his friends at school. His mother had him when she was 16 and, unfortunately, he never knew his father.

When he met Stephen Daldry, director of Billy Elliot (2000), Jamie adopted him as his father. Once the word about his dancing got out, he was harassed, but this only made him more determined to prove that dancing wasn't just for girls. He has proven a lot by landing the title role of Billy Elliot (2000), winning the role in an audition that included more than 2,000 boys from the northeast of England. His ensuing performance certainly justified the selection since he has not only won the hearts of moviegoers all over the world, he has also been nominated for and won a number of awards, including a Best Newcomer Award and then a Best Male Performance at the BAFTA awards.

Diane Youdale was born on 13 February 1970 in Billingham, England, UK. She is an actress, known for She-Wolf of London (1990), The New Adventures of Robin Hood (1997) and Anna (1988).

Best known as Frank Zappa's right-hand man and as one of the first electric-violinists in rock, Eddie Jobson first came to prominence as the 17-year-old keyboardist/violinist for Curved Air. He studied piano, violin and music theory from the age of 7, and had the premiere of his first string quartet at the age of 13. An early pioneering synthesist and rock prodigy, he garnered his first number-one gold album as a member of the art-rock band Roxy Music at the age of 18. He was a founding member of `supergroup' UK; a special guest with Jethro Tull, King Crimson, and Yes; and contributed to several solo albums by members of Deep Purple and The Who. He has been featured on more than 50 albums and performed in more than 20 countries.

Benjamin Taylor was born on 1 March 1989 in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK. He is a director and writer, known for The Miserables (2010), The Magician's Wife (2010) and Life Coach (2009).

Anthony Sampson was born on 3 August 1926 in Billingham, County Durham, England, UK. He was married to Sally. He died on 18 December 2004 in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Anthony Preece was born on 13 January 1976 in Billingham, County Durham, England, UK. He is a cinematographer and editor, known for Never Forget the Brave (2012), Saviour (2011) and Broken Nation: Border Recon (2013).