
Billy Crudup
ActingAbout Billy Crudup
William Gaither Crudup (born July 8, 1968) is an American actor. He is a four-time Tony Award nominee, winning once for his performance in Tom Stoppard's play The Coast of Utopia in 2007. He has been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead (along with several other awards nominations) for his performance in Jesus' Son. He received two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations as part of an ensemble cast for Almost Famous and Spotlight, winning for the latter - as well as winning the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award for the same. He earned two Primetime Emmy Awards (nominated three times); two Critics' Choice Television Awards; a nomination for Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film; and three nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his performance on the series The Morning Show (2019). He has starred in numerous high-profile films, including Without Limits, Princess Mononoke, Almost Famous, Big Fish, Mission: Impossible III, Watchmen, Public Enemies, Spotlight, Jackie, The Stanford Prison Experiment, Justice League, and Alien: Covenant, in both lead and supporting roles. From 1996 to November 2003, he was in a relationship with actress Mary-Louise Parker. She was seven months pregnant with their son, William Atticus Parker born in January 2004, when he ended their relationship and began dating actress Claire Danes, their relationship ended in 2006. In 2017, he began dating actress Naomi Watts, after the two met on the set of the Netflix drama series Gypsy. They married in New York City in June 2023. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billy Crudup reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Billy Crudup's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billy Crudup remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Alien: Covenant - Crew Messages, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Billy Crudup Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Crudup's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billy Crudup.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jay Kelly | Timothy | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Megadoc | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Henry Allen (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Where'd You Go, Bernadette | Elgie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | After the Wedding | Oscar | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | More Human Than Human | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Justice League | Henry Allen (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos | Oram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant | Oram | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant - Crew Messages | Oram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 1 Mile To You | Coach K | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | From Jackie to Camelot | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper | Christopher Oram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Youth in Oregon | Brian Gleason | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 20th Century Women | William | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jackie | The Journalist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spotlight | Eric Macleish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Stanford Prison Experiment | Dr. Philip Zimbardo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rudderless | Sam Manning | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Longest Week | Dylan Tate | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Glass Chin | J.J. Cook | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Blood Ties | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Watch | Neighbor | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Thin Ice | Randy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Too Big to Fail | Timothy Geithner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Eat Pray Love | Steven | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | J. Edgar Hoover | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Watchmen | Jon Osterman / Dr. Manhattan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Pretty Bird | Curtis Prentiss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dedication | Henry Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Good Shepherd | Archibald Cummings | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mission: Impossible III | Musgrave | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Trust the Man | Tobey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Stage Beauty | Ned Kynaston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Big Fish | Will Bloom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | World Traveler | Cal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Charlotte Gray | Julien Levade | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Almost Famous | Russell Hammond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jesus' Son | FH | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Waking the Dead | Fielding Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Hi-Lo Country | Pete Calder | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Monument Ave. | Teddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Without Limits | Steve Prefontaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Grind | Eddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Inventing the Abbotts | Jacey Holt | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Everyone Says I Love You | Ken | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sleepers | Tommy Marcano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | The Auction | Scuba Diver #1 | Flop | Similar → |
Billy Crudup - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Crudup?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Crudup is "Alien: Covenant - Crew Messages" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Billy Crudup acted in?
Billy Crudup has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Crudup?
Other notable films include "Zack Snyder's Justice League", "From Jackie to Camelot", and "Big Fish".




