Billy Ace Barratt is an award-winning English actor best known for his critically acclaimed performance in the television film Responsible Child (2019). At just 13 years old, he made history as the youngest actor to ever win the International Emmy Award for Best Actor, gaining international recognition for his powerful portrayal of a boy on trial for murder. The role explored complex questions about justice and childhood responsibility, showcasing Barratt’s emotional depth and maturity as a performer.
Born in Brixton, London, Billy comes from a creatively inclined family. His mother, Carolyn Owlett, is a singer and actress best known for being part of the girl group The 411, while his grandfather is the celebrated Welsh rock and roll singer Shakin’ Stevens. Barratt began his formal training in performing arts at the Sylvia Young Theatre School at the age of 11, a notable institution that has nurtured many of the UK’s top young performers.
Barratt began his acting career with a role in the independent film To Dream (2016) and gained further exposure with a minor part as a street urchin in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns (2018). However, it was Responsible Child that marked a major turning point in his career. His gripping performance won praise for its authenticity and emotional intensity, setting the stage for a promising future in both film and television.
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