Jamie Draven

Despite having no theatrical training, Manchester-born Jamie moved to London to try his hand at acting after becoming disenchanted with his A-level studies. By 19 he had landed the role of Dex Lister in the TV drama Butterfly Collectors, and went on to gained international recognition as Billy Elliot's bullying brother Tony in the hit film. Other TV roles include Gary in the BBC film Faith, and an ITV adaptation of Nicci French's book Beneath The Skin.