Billy Barratt

Billy Ace Barratt (born 16 June 2007) is an English actor who is known for his performance in the television film Responsible Child. His performance in the film made him, at age 13, the youngest person to win an International Emmy Award.[1]

Billy Barratt
Born (2007-06-16) 16 June 2007
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
ParentCarolyn Owlett (mother)
RelativesShakin' Stevens (grandfather)

Early life

Billy Ace Barratt was born in Brixton, London, United Kingdom. His mother is actress and presenter Carolyn Owlett, who is a member of girl band the 411,[2] whilst his grandfather is Welsh singer Shakin' Stevens.[3]

Career

Barratt began acting in television roles. He made his film debut in To Dream, released in 2016. In 2018 he landed a small part in the 2018 film Mary Poppins Returns, playing a street urchin. In 2019, he played Ray in Responsible Child, which tells the fictional story of a 12-year-old who is charged with murder and questions whether a child can be held responsible for their actions.[4][5][6] On 23 November 2020, Barratt won the International Emmy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film, becoming the youngest person ever to do so.[7]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2016 To Dream Young Luke
2018 Mary Poppins Returns Street urchin
2019 Blinded by the Light Matt (10)
2022 The Other Me Niazi [8]
TBA The Islander Young Neb Post-production
2023 Crater Dylan
TBA My Spy: The Eternal City [9]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Mr Selfridge Ralph Selfridge 4 episodes
2017 The White Princess Prince Arthur 4 episodes
2017 Sharknado 5: Global Swarming Gil TV Movie
2018 The Alienist Ted Roosevelt Jr. Episode: "Castle in the Sky"
2019 Responsible Child Ray TV Movie
2019 A Christmas Carol Young Scrooge 1 episode
2021–present Invasion Caspar Morrow Main role

References
  1. "Billy Barratt: Responsible Child star 'honoured' by International Emmys win". BBC News. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. Arsenault, Bridget (18 November 2021). "Good News for Kids! A British toddler masters the unicycle; Billy Barratt takes TV by storm; and a four-year-old climbs the Rocky Mountains". Air Mail Pilot.
  3. Payne, Aisha (27 November 2020). "Schoolboy is youngest winner of International Emmy – Eastlondonlines". eastlondonlines.co.uk.
  4. "Responsible Child: Who is in the cast for the new BBC drama about a child on trial for murder? | inews". inews.co.uk. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. "BBC Drama Responsible Child Based On True Story Of Boy Tried For Murder - LADbible". ladbible.com. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  6. "Responsible Child: Can a 10-year-old be a cold-blooded murderer? - BBC News". www.bbc.co.uk. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  7. "South London teenager becomes youngest ever winner of an International EMMY". 24 December 2020.
  8. Tangcay, Jazz (27 January 2022). "Norman Lear and Brent Miller Partner with Juan Pablo Di Pace to Launch 'For Another Time' – Film News in Brief". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  9. Grobar, Matt (22 February 2023). "Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman & More Returning For 'My Spy' Sequel At Prime Video; Anna Faris, Craig Robinson & Flula Borg Among New Additions". Deadline. Retrieved 13 May 2023.


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