James Lomas (born March 1, 1990) is a British Olivier Award-winning actor best known for his role as one of the original Billy Elliots in Billy Elliot the Musical. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Laurence Olivier Award is regarded as the most prestigious award in British theatre and is presented in recognition of artistic achievement in London theatre Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot.
Lomas is one of the three original cast of the carrying title role of Billy Elliot the Musical who were involved in the development of the role of “Billy” from the very beginning, and contributed to the overwhelming success of the show by outstanding performances in acting, singing and dancing. Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. James originally left the cast on September 17, 2005 after his voice broke and was replaced by Leon Cooke. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Leon Cooke is one of the actors who played Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the Musical. However, he returned to the cast on October 28, 2005 when the three Billys (Liam Mower, George Maguire and Leon Cooke) were down to two as a result of an illness. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Liam Mower (born 30 May, 1992) is an English Actor and Dancer. George Maguire may refer to George Maguire (actor (born 1990 British George Maguire (politician (1796&ndash1882 Irish-American Leon Cooke is one of the actors who played Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the Musical. He continued performing until January 7, 2006. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Together with his two original mates Liam Mower and George Maguire, alternating in the role of “Billy”, he performed again in a spectacular first anniversary Gala show on May 12, 2006. Liam Mower (born 30 May, 1992) is an English Actor and Dancer. George Maguire may refer to George Maguire (actor (born 1990 British George Maguire (politician (1796&ndash1882 Irish-American Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
James was featured in Strictly Dance Fever performing part of the Musical finale, and in several TV interviews and short clips related to the Musical. Strictly Dance Fever was a British Television programme, broadcast on BBC One on Saturday evenings In July 2006 he played the title role of young blind Nicholas Saunderson in the new musical "No Horizon" in Penistone / Northern England and was much acclaimed for his outstanding performances.
He has won the Variety Club’s 2005 Outstanding New Talent award, and, jointly with Liam Mower and George Maguire, the Theatre Goers‘ Choice Award 2005 for The Most Promising Newcomer, as well as - unique in British theatre history - again jointly with his two mates, the most prestigious Sir Laurence Olivier Award 2006 for Best Actor in a Musical. Liam Mower (born 30 May, 1992) is an English Actor and Dancer. George Maguire may refer to George Maguire (actor (born 1990 British George Maguire (politician (1796&ndash1882 Irish-American It is partly due to their outstanding performances, that Billy Elliot the Musical has won several awards: The Evening Standard Award 2005, the Critics‘ Circle Theatre Award 2005, the Theatre Goers‘ Choice Award 2005, and the Sir Laurence Olivier Award 2006, all for best British Musical. Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot.
James got a place at the prestigious dance and drama school "Millennium" in London, where he started his studies from September 2006 onwards.
He also starred in the short film King Ponce, which debuted at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
Personal Life
James has a brother (Adam).
External links
- [1] Billy Elliot Fan Forum (Australia, USA, and UK)
- [2] Billy Elliot Fan Forum (UK)
- [3] Billy Elliot London Fansite
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- [5] Short Film Corner
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