Date of Birth

18 December 1982, Wallsend, England, UK

Height

5' 11" (1.8 m)

Mini Biography

After working as an Actor between 1999 and 2001 Stuart enlisted in the British army in October 2001. Stuart served as an Infantry Soldier progressing through the ranks from Private to Corporal until he left the Army in 2008. Whilst serving his country Stuart completed three operational tours including two of Iraq, the first of which was during the 'War Phase' in 2003. Stuart crossed the border into Iraq on 21 March 2003 as part of the First Fusilier Battlegroup. Since Stuart made the decision to leave the Army he has qualified as a Close Protection Operative and works as part of a Vessel Protection Team protecting ships against piracy within high risk areas. Recently Stuart has made the decision to again pursue a career in Acting and is currently considering different projects. Stuart lives in Newcastle, England with his fiancé Christine and his daughter Hannah-May.

Trivia

• Stuart's young brother John also secured a part in "Billy Elliot" as an extra.
• Stuart had never acted before but auditioned after being discovered by a talent scout whilst with friends in Whitley Bay, England.
• In October 2001 Stuart enlisted into the British Army "The First Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers - Infantry".
• Stuart is a qualified Close Protection Operative (Bodyguard).
• Stuart participates in Charity Events to raise money for Help for Heroes.
• When Stuart passed his Phase One Training for the Army at ATR Bassingbourne he was awarded best recruit at physical training within his platoon.
• In 2000 Stuart was nominated for best performance in gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender roles against Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr and Dan Futterman.
• Stuarts younger brother John is still serving in the British Army and is a qualified Platoon Sergeant.
• Stuart trains in various types of Martial Arts including Brazilian Jujitzu and Muay Thai. He has competed in four amateur Mixed Martial Arts events.
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England: Living, raising a family and working hard. [April 2012]