Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup as Steve Prefontaine in Warner Brothers' Without Limits - 9/98

Biography

Born 07/08/1968

Though he always had the potential to be one of the bigger movie stars of his day, actor Billy Crudup eschewed the limelight for focus on playing complex characters in moody independent films. In fact, Crudup's intensity and his ability to disappear into character marked him as a highly gifted...
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Awards

  • In 2007, received Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
  • In 1998, received National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance - Male
  • In 1995, received Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Debut of an Actor

Highlights

  • In 2009, Played the iconic superhero Doctor Manhattan in the film adaptation of "Watchmen"
  • In 2007, Co-starred in Justin Theroux's directing debut, "Dedication"
  • In 2006, Portrayed literary critic Vissarion Belinsky in the first two parts of Tom Stoppard's "The Coast of Utopia" at Lincoln Center

Family & Companions

  • Claire Danes: Companion (Rumored that Crudup left Parker for his "Stage Beauty" (2004) co-star, but both denied these reports; confirmed their relationship in 2004; split in 2006)
  • Mary-Louise Parker: met while appearing together onstage in "Bus Stop" (1996)
  • William Atticus Parker: son (Born Jan. 7, 2004; mother, Mary-Louise Parker )

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