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Billy Crudup

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Billy Crudup

William Gaither Crudup (; born July 8, 1968) is an American actor. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in Jesus' Son (1999). He went on to star in high-profile films, including Almost Famous (2000), Big Fish (2003), Mission: Impossible III (2006), Watchmen (2009), Public Enemies (2009), The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015), Jackie (2016), and Alien: Covenant (2017), in both lead and supporting roles. Crudup is a four-time Tony Award nominee, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Tom Stoppard's play The Coast of Utopia in 2007. He has also starred in the streaming television series Gypsy (2017), and The Morning Show (2019–present), which earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and two Critics' Choice Television Awards, and Hello Tomorrow! (2023). In June 2023, he married British actress Naomi Watts.

Infobox

Born
William Gaither Crudup (1968-07-08) July 8, 1968 (age 57)Manhasset, New York, U.S.
Education
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA)New York University (MFA)
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1989–present
Spouse
mw- Naomi Watts (m. 2023)
Partner(s)
Mary-Louise Parker(1996–2003) Claire Danes(2003–2006)
Children
William Atticus Parker

Tables

· Acting credits › Film
1996
Sleepers
Role(s)
Tommy
Everyone Says I Love You
Role(s)
Ken
1997
Inventing the Abbotts
Role(s)
Jacey Holt
Grind
Role(s)
Eddie / Terry's brother
1998
Monument Ave.
Role(s)
Teddy Timmons
Without Limits
Role(s)
Steve Prefontaine
The Hi-Lo Country
Role(s)
Pete Calder
1999
Princess Mononoke
Role(s)
Ashitaka (voice)
Notes
English dub
Jesus' Son
Role(s)
FH
2000
Waking the Dead
Role(s)
Fielding Pierce
Almost Famous
Role(s)
Russell Hammond
2001
World Traveler
Role(s)
Cal
Charlotte Gray
Role(s)
Julien Levade
2003
Big Fish
Role(s)
Will Bloom
Stage Beauty
Role(s)
Ned Kynaston
2005
Trust the Man
Role(s)
Tobey
2006
Mission: Impossible III
Role(s)
Musgrave
The Good Shepherd
Role(s)
Arch Cummings
2007
Dedication
Role(s)
Henry Roth
2008
Pretty Bird
Role(s)
Curtis Prentiss
2009
Watchmen
Role(s)
Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan
Public Enemies
Role(s)
J. Edgar Hoover
The Ballad of G.I. Joe
Role(s)
Zartan
Notes
Short
2010
Eat Pray Love
Role(s)
Stephen
2011
Thin Ice
Role(s)
Randy
2012
The Watch
Role(s)
Paul
2013
Blood Ties
Role(s)
Frank
2014
Rudderless
Role(s)
Sam
The Longest Week
Role(s)
Dylan Tate
Glass Chin
Role(s)
J.J. Cook
2015
The Stanford Prison Experiment
Role(s)
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Spotlight
Role(s)
Eric MacLeish
2016
Youth in Oregon
Role(s)
Brian
Jackie
Role(s)
The Journalist
20th Century Women
Role(s)
William
2017
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper
Role(s)
Christopher Oram
Notes
Short
1 Mile to You
Role(s)
Coach K
Alien: Covenant
Role(s)
Oram
Justice League
Role(s)
Henry Allen
2019
After the Wedding
Role(s)
Oscar Carlson
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Role(s)
Elgie
2021
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Role(s)
Henry Allen
Notes
Uncredited
Die in a Gunfight
Role(s)
Narrator
Donnybrook
Role(s)
Victor Roberts
Notes
Short
2025
Jay Kelly
Role(s)
Timothy
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1996
Sleepers
Tommy
Everyone Says I Love You
Ken
1997
Inventing the Abbotts
Jacey Holt
Grind
Eddie / Terry's brother
1998
Monument Ave.
Teddy Timmons
Without Limits
Steve Prefontaine
The Hi-Lo Country
Pete Calder
1999
Princess Mononoke
Ashitaka (voice)
English dub
Jesus' Son
FH
2000
Waking the Dead
Fielding Pierce
Almost Famous
Russell Hammond
2001
World Traveler
Cal
Charlotte Gray
Julien Levade
2003
Big Fish
Will Bloom
Stage Beauty
Ned Kynaston
2005
Trust the Man
Tobey
2006
Mission: Impossible III
Musgrave
The Good Shepherd
Arch Cummings
2007
Dedication
Henry Roth
2008
Pretty Bird
Curtis Prentiss
2009
Watchmen
Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan
Public Enemies
J. Edgar Hoover
The Ballad of G.I. Joe
Zartan
Short
2010
Eat Pray Love
Stephen
2011
Thin Ice
Randy
2012
The Watch
Paul
2013
Blood Ties
Frank
2014
Rudderless
Sam
The Longest Week
Dylan Tate
Glass Chin
Cook
2015
The Stanford Prison Experiment
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Spotlight
Eric MacLeish
2016
Youth in Oregon
Brian
Jackie
The Journalist
20th Century Women
William
2017
Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper
Christopher Oram
Short
1 Mile to You
Coach K
Alien: Covenant
Oram
Justice League
Henry Allen
2019
After the Wedding
Oscar Carlson
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Elgie
2021
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Henry Allen
Uncredited
Die in a Gunfight
Narrator
Donnybrook
Victor Roberts
Short
2025
Jay Kelly
Timothy
· Acting credits › Television
2011
Too Big to Fail
Role(s)
Timothy Geithner
Notes
Television film
2017
Gypsy
Role(s)
Michael Holloway
Notes
Main role, 10 episodes
2019
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Role(s)
Dr. Raddish
Notes
Episode: "Halloween"
2019–present
Role(s)
The Morning Show
Notes
Cory Ellison
2022
The Last Movie Stars
Role(s)
James Goldstone (voice)
Notes
Docuseries
2023
Hello Tomorrow!
Role(s)
Jack Billings
Notes
Main role
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2011
Too Big to Fail
Timothy Geithner
Television film
2017
Gypsy
Michael Holloway
Main role, 10 episodes
2019
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Dr. Raddish
Episode: "Halloween"
2019–present
The Morning Show
Cory Ellison
Main role
2022
The Last Movie Stars
James Goldstone (voice)
Docuseries
2023
Hello Tomorrow!
Jack Billings
Main role
· Acting credits › Theater
1994
1994
Year
1994
Play
America Dreaming
Role
Robert
Production
Vineyard Theatre
1995
1995
Year
1995
Play
Arcadia
Role
Septimus Hodge
Production
Lincoln Center Theatre
1996
1996
Year
1996
Play
Bus Stop
Role
Bo Decker
Production
Circle in the Square Theatre
1997
1997
Year
1997
Play
The Three Sisters
Role
Staff Captain Solyony
Production
Roundabout Theatre
1998
1998
Year
1998
Play
Oedipus
Role
Oedipus
Production
Blue Light Theatre Company
2001
2001
Year
2001
Play
Measure for Measure
Role
Angelo
Production
Public Theatre
Notes
Shakespeare in the Park
2002
2002
Year
2002
Play
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
Role
Flake / Defense Counsel
Production
National Actors Theatre
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
Year
The Elephant Man
Play
John Merrick
Role
Royale Theatre
2004
2004
Year
2004
Play
The 24 Hour Plays
Role
Bobby
Production
—.mw- N/a
Notes
Staged reading
2005
2005
Year
2005
Play
The Pillowman
Role
Katurian
Production
Edwin Booth Theatre
2006–07
2006–07
Year
2006–07
Play
The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 – Voyage
Role
Vissarion Belinsky
Production
Lincoln Center Theatre
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 – Shipwreck
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 – Shipwreck
Year
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 – Shipwreck
2009
2009
Year
2009
Play
The 24 Hour Plays
Role
Billy
Production
—N/a
Notes
Staged reading
2010
2010
Year
2010
Play
The Metal Children
Role
Tobin Falmouth
Production
Vineyard Theatre
2011
2011
Year
2011
Play
Arcadia
Role
Bernard Nightingale
Production
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
2013
2013
Year
2013
Play
No Man's Land
Role
Foster
Production
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Cort Theatre
Cort Theatre
Year
Cort Theatre
Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot
Year
Waiting for Godot
Play
Lucky
Role
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Cort Theatre
Cort Theatre
Year
Cort Theatre
2017
2017
Year
2017
Play
Harry Clarke
Role
Various
Production
Vineyard Theatre
2018
2018
Year
2018
Play
Minetta Lane Theatre
2024
2024
Year
2024
Play
Ambassadors Theatre
2025
2025
Year
2025
Play
Ghosts
Role
Pastor Manders
Production
Lincoln Center Theatre
Year
Play
Role
Production
Notes
1994
America Dreaming
Robert
Vineyard Theatre
1995
Arcadia
Septimus Hodge
Lincoln Center Theatre
1996
Bus Stop
Bo Decker
Circle in the Square Theatre
1997
The Three Sisters
Staff Captain Solyony
Roundabout Theatre
1998
Oedipus
Oedipus
Blue Light Theatre Company
2001
Measure for Measure
Angelo
Public Theatre
Shakespeare in the Park
2002
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
Flake / Defense Counsel
National Actors Theatre
The Elephant Man
John Merrick
Royale Theatre
2004
The 24 Hour Plays
Bobby
—.mw- N/a
Staged reading
2005
The Pillowman
Katurian
Edwin Booth Theatre
2006–07
The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 – Voyage
Vissarion Belinsky
Lincoln Center Theatre
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 – Shipwreck
2009
The 24 Hour Plays
Billy
—N/a
Staged reading
2010
The Metal Children
Tobin Falmouth
Vineyard Theatre
2011
Arcadia
Bernard Nightingale
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
2013
No Man's Land
Foster
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Cort Theatre
Waiting for Godot
Lucky
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Cort Theatre
2017
Harry Clarke
Various
Vineyard Theatre
2018
Minetta Lane Theatre
2024
Ambassadors Theatre
2025
Ghosts
Pastor Manders
Lincoln Center Theatre
· Awards and nominations
1999
Western Heritage Award for Bronze Wrangler
Role(s)
Won
Jesus's Son
Role(s)
2000
Notes
Paris Film Festival for Best Actor
Almost Famous
Role(s)
2001
Notes
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor – Drama / Romance
MTV Movie + TV Award for Best Line from a Movie ("I am a Golden God!")
Role(s)
Nominated
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble
Role(s)
Won
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Role(s)
Nominated
Jesus's SonAlmost Famous
Role(s)
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Notes
Nominated
Jesus's Son
Role(s)
Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead
Notes
Nominated
Charlotte Gray
Role(s)
2002
Notes
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
The Elephant Man
Role(s)
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
Notes
Nominated
The Pillowman
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
The Coast of Utopia
Role(s)
2007
Notes
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
The Good Shepherd
Role(s)
Silver Berlin Bear for Outstanding Artist Contribution
Notes
Won
The Coast of Utopia
Role(s)
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Notes
Won
Arcadia
Role(s)
2011
Notes
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Spotlight
Role(s)
2016
Notes
Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Role(s)
Won
Harry Clarke
Role(s)
2018
Notes
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance
The Morning Show
Role(s)
2020
Notes
Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Dorian Award for Best Supporting TV Performance – Actor
Role(s)
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Won
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
2022
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
2024
Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Won
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Role(s)
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Won
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Role(s)
Nominated
2025
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Role(s)
Pending
Jay Kelly
Role(s)
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble Cast
Notes
Won
Work
Year
Association / Category
Results
Ref
—N/a
1995
Clarence Derwent Award for Best Supporting Male
Won
Arcadia
Theatre World Award for Best Actor
Won
The Three Sisters
1997
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Nominated
The Hi-Lo Country
1998
National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male
Won
1999
Western Heritage Award for Bronze Wrangler
Won
Jesus's Son
2000
Paris Film Festival for Best Actor
Won
Almost Famous
2001
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor – Drama / Romance
Nominated
MTV Movie + TV Award for Best Line from a Movie ("I am a Golden God!")
Nominated
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble
Won
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated
Jesus's SonAlmost Famous
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Nominated
Jesus's Son
Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead
Nominated
Charlotte Gray
2002
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Nominated
The Elephant Man
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
Nominated
The Pillowman
2005
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
Nominated
The Coast of Utopia
2007
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Nominated
The Good Shepherd
Silver Berlin Bear for Outstanding Artist Contribution
Won
The Coast of Utopia
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Won
Arcadia
2011
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Nominated
Spotlight
2016
Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award
Won
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Won
Harry Clarke
2018
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance
Won
The Morning Show
2020
Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Won
Dorian Award for Best Supporting TV Performance – Actor
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Won
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated
2022
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated
2024
Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Won
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Won
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Nominated
2025
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Pending
Jay Kelly
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble Cast
Won

References

  1. Shared with George Clooney, Laura Dern, Adam Sandler, Alba Rohrwacher and Giovanni Esposito
  2. The Modesto Bee
  3. Time magazine
    https://time.com/6555424/critics-choice-awards-2024-winners-nominees-oppenheimer-barbie/
  4. Yahoo! Entertainment
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/naomi-watts-marries-billy-crudup-214031265.html
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    https://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hc&id=1800019546&cf=biog&intl=us
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    https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2001/10/26/crudup-family-keeps-busy-in-new-york/
  7. The Miami News
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-news-our-towns-gaither-crudup/172402916/
  8. Variety
    https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/billy-crudup-hello-tomorrow-father-inspired-character-1235525342/#!
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    https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/10/movies/10gree.html
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