Jamie Lee-Hill is an actor known for his versatility and ability to convey emotional intensity and vulnerability. Born on March 30, 1972, in Dorchester, he is the third of four sons to Geoffrey Hill, an electrician and photographer, and Mirveen Hill, a nurse.
Jamie grew up in the Dorset villages of Corfe Mullen, Child Okeford, and Shroton before moving to the tiny village of Rhydymain in Gwynedd, North Wales. He learned Welsh and developed an early interest in drama, which was encouraged by his father's involvement in the local amateur dramatics society.
Jamie's early experiences in acting were marked by a series of setbacks, including being denied a role in a professional production of Jungle Book due to his younger brother's tardiness. However, he continued to pursue his passion for acting, and in an English lesson at Queens Park High School, he discovered his love for the craft when he was given the opportunity to read a play.
Jamie's high school experiences included small roles in productions of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Ernie and His Incredible Hallucinations. He also had a brief stint at Winton Boys' School before leaving his parents and moving back to Chester to finish his education at Queens Park High.
After leaving school, Jamie joined a local drama group, St. Lukes Players, and later performed with All Saints Dramatic Society. He married and had a son, Elliott Hill, before working in insurance and construction to support his family.
Jamie's desire to become an actor never faded, and he eventually made his television debut in a one-off performance in Splendour in the Grass. This led to further work in professional fringe theatre and eventually, a transition to film.
Jamie's film career began with local student productions and eventually led to his first feature film, Emulsion. He has since worked on several other films, including A Streetcar Named Desire and Far From the Madding Crowd, for which he received a supporting role hand-picked by director Thomas Vinterberg.
Jamie has continued to hone his craft, training with the Dorset School of Acting and drawing inspiration from the work of Stanislavski. He remains committed to his craft and has signed with DQ Management in 2015, with his burning ambition to succeed as an actor remaining as undiminished as ever.
