Stuart Wells was born in Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1982. Although 18 at the time of filming, he is best-known for his role as 11 year old Michael in Billy Elliot. Wells quite acting in 2001 to join the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Advancing to the rank of corporal, he served three operations tours, including two in Iraq, before leaving the army in 2008.

斯图尔特·威尔斯（Stuart Wells）于1982年出生于泰恩河畔纽卡斯尔的沃尔森德。虽然拍摄时只有 18 岁，但他最出名的是他在比利艾略特中饰演 11 岁的迈克尔。威尔斯在2001年加入了皇家燧发枪兵团。晋升为下士后，他参加了三次行动，其中两次在伊拉克，然后于2008年离开军队。