Fox Jackson-Keen
| Fox Jackson-Keen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1995 Hornsey, London, England |
| Occupation | Stage actor Television actor Singer Dancer |
| Years active | 2006-present |
Fox Jackson-Keen (born 1995 in Hornsey, London, England) is an English stage and television actor, singer and dancer.[1] He is best known for his shared performances in a two-year run as the star role of 'Billy' in Billy Elliot the Musical at London's Victoria Palace Theatre.[2][3] He is currently[when?] appearing as Mobbsy in the 26 episode live action children's comedy series My Phone Genie on ITV and CITV.
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[edit] Background
Jackson-Keen has appeared in a wide range of advertising campaigns and TV shows, and competed four times in the UK National Gymnastics finals. He received the first name of "Fox" because his mother was a fan of the TV's The X Files. His father was a gymnast, and in initially followed in his father's footsteps, Fox entered and won several youth competitions before representing London in a national competition, where he came third.[2] At 9-years-old in 2006, he started break-dancing and hip-hop, and then studied ballet and tap.[3]
His broadcast career began in 2006 with a role in the U.K. television series The Bill, and in the award-winning film Terry Pratchett's Hogfather.[3]
From June 2008 to March 2010 Jackson-Keen played the role of Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical in London. When cast at 13-years old, he became the 16th boy to play that role. His June 23, 2008 debut marked the first Londoner to play that role.[4]
On March 8, 2010, Jackson-Keen and three other boys from the cast were invited to 10 Downing Street,[5] and met with Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Alistair Darling, Peter Mandelson and Minister for Culture and Tourism Margaret Hodge.[6]
At 14-years old, and after 201 performances, he retired from the role of Billy on March 27, 2010 as the oldest of the 'Billys'.
[edit] Television
- The Bill (1 episode, 2006)
- Terry Pratchett's Hogfather (2006) (TV)
- This Morning (1 episode, 2008)
- What's on Theatre (1 episode, 2008)
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (1 episode, 2010)
- My Phone Genie (2012)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Shenton, Mark (June 23, 2008). "London Boy Is One of the West End's New "Billy Elliots"". Playbill. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118915-London-Boy-Is-One-of-the-West-Ends-New-Billy-Elliots. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ a b c "Hornsey teenager lands lead role in Billy Elliott musical". Hampstead & Highgate Express. July 20, 2008. http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/content/camden/hamhigh/whatson/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&category=whatsontheatre&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=whatson&itemid=WeED09%20Jul%202008%2016%3A28%3A33%3A757. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Fox is first Londoner to take role of Billy Elliot". Evening Standard. June 20, 2008. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-16744201.html. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ a b "London gets first home-grown Billy". London Theatre Guide. June 23, 2008. http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest/view/item100969/London-gets-first-home-grown-Billy/. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Meet the Billys – London: Billy Elliot the Musical". theSkyKid.com. December 1, 2009. http://www.theskykid.com/billy-elliot-musical/billy-elliot-the-musical-meet-the-billys-londons-west-end/. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Billys get down with Gordon Brown". London Theatre Guide. March 10, 2010. http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest/view/item109946/Billys-get-down-with-Gordon-Brown/. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
