Billy Crudup Age, Wiki and Bio

Billy Crudup

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth08/07/1968
Age56 years
BirthplaceManhasset, New York, U.S.

Bio/Wiki

Birth nameWilliam Gaither Crudup

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

PBS
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts (1994)

Personal Life

Date of Birth08/07/1968
Age (as of 2023)55 Years
BirthplaceManhasset, New York, U.S.
Zodiac signCancer
HometownManhasset, New York, U.S.
SchoolSaint Thomas Aquinas High School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (1986)
College/University
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • New York University, Tisch School of the Arts

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Mary-Louise Parker (actress) (1996-2003)
  • Claire Danes (actress) (2004-2006)
  • Naomi Watts (actress) (2017-2023)
Marriage Date09/06/2023

Family

Wife/SpouseNaomi Watts (actress)
Children
SonWilliam Atticus Parker
Parents
FatherThomas Henry Crudup III
MotherGeorgann
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Tommy Crudup (film producer)
  • Brooks Crudup (film producer)
Other Relatives
Paternal GrandfatherJosiah Crudup (Congressman of North Carolina)
Maternal GrandfatherWilliam Cotter "Billy" Gaither Jr (Florida trial lawyer)
Step-Maternal GrandfatherJames Duncan (Episcopal bishop)

Career

Debut
FilmEveryone Says I Love You (1996) as Ken
TVGeneral College (1987–1991) as Jason Matthews
BroadwayArcadia (1995)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 1995: Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Debut of an Actor for the broadway Arcadia
  • 1998: National Board of Review Award for 'Breakthrough Performance of the Year' for the film Without Limits
  • 1999: Best Actor Award at Paris Film Festival for his performance in the movie “Jesus’ Son”
  • 2007: Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor for his role in Tom Stoppard’s “The Coast of Utopia”
  • 2020: Primetime Emmy Award for the show The Morning Show

Some Lesser Known Facts

Billy Crudup is an American actor known for his roles in various films, including Almost Famous, Big Fish, and Watchmen.
As a child, Crudup experienced his parents divorcing and later remarrying, only to divorce again.
In interviews, he shared details about his father being an avid gambler and salesman, and he also mentioned his grandfather's role in World War II.
At the age of eight, Crudup's family moved from New York to Texas and later to Florida.
During his school days, Crudup entertained others with his funny impersonations and participated in school pageants.
Crudup was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and pursued acting at LAB! Theatre.
He appeared in Inventing the Abbotts and Without Limits before starring in Princess Mononoke and Almost Famous.
Crudup declined the role of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho but later appeared in Mission: Impossible III and Watchmen.
In The Morning Show, he shared insights about portraying the character Cory and his varied personality traits.
Crudup garnered acclaim in Broadway productions, receiving notable Tony Award nominations.
He appeared in various plays and the TV series Harry Clarke, showcasing his diverse acting abilities.
Crudup's work as a voice-over actor in advertising campaigns, like MasterCard's iconic "Priceless" campaign, reached a broad audience.
He had high-profile relationships with Mary-Louise Parker and Claire Danes, leading to public scrutiny.
Celebrity Selena Gomez once mentioned having a crush on Crudup.
In a surprising revelation, Crudup and Terry Crews discovered they were distant cousins through a genealogy show.
Crudup mentioned working as a historical interpreter at Roanoke Island Festival Park in North Carolina.
He enjoys playing golf and often practices with director Bart Freundlich.