Career Timeline of Billy Crudup: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Billy Crudup built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
William Gaither "Billy" Crudup is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility in both independent and mainstream films. He garnered early recognition with an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his leading role in "Jesus' Son" (1999). Crudup has since appeared in numerous notable films, including "Almost Famous" (2000), "Big Fish" (2003), "Mission: Impossible III" (2006), "Watchmen" (2009), and "Alien: Covenant" (2017). He has showcased his talent in both leading and supporting roles, solidifying his reputation as a respected performer in Hollywood.
1996: Acted in Sleepers
In 1996, Billy Crudup began acting in films such as "Sleepers".
1997: Acted in Inventing the Abbotts
In 1997, Billy Crudup acted in the film "Inventing the Abbotts".
1998: Narrator for Mastercard Campaign
From 1998, Billy Crudup was the narrator for Mastercard's "Priceless" U.S. television ad campaign.
1998: Acted in Without Limits
In 1998, Billy Crudup played the role of Steve Prefontaine in the film "Without Limits".
1999: Nominated for Independent Spirit Award
In 1999, Billy Crudup received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his role in "Jesus' Son".
1999: Starred in Princess Mononoke
In 1999, Billy Crudup starred as Ashitaka in the English release of "Princess Mononoke".
2000: Played Russell Hammond in Almost Famous
In 2000, Billy Crudup played the role of Russell Hammond in Cameron Crowe's "Almost Famous".
2000: Starred in Almost Famous
In 2000, Billy Crudup starred in the high-profile film "Almost Famous".
2002: Tony Award nomination for The Elephant Man
In 2002, Billy Crudup received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in "The Elephant Man" on Broadway.
2003: Starred in Big Fish
In 2003, Billy Crudup starred in the film "Big Fish".
September 18, 2005: The Pillowman Closed
On September 18, 2005, "The Pillowman", starring Billy Crudup and Jeff Goldblum, closed on Broadway.
2005: Crudup talks about Priceless Campaign
In 2005, Billy Crudup said that appearing in the Mastercard "Priceless" ads "changed my life", providing financial freedom.
October 2006: Featured in The Coast of Utopia
Beginning in October 2006, Billy Crudup was featured in the first two parts of Tom Stoppard's "The Coast of Utopia" at Lincoln Center.
2006: Acted in The Good Shepherd and Mission: Impossible III
In 2006, Billy Crudup played Arch Cummings in "The Good Shepherd" and a supporting role in "Mission: Impossible III".
2006: Starred in Mission: Impossible III
In 2006, Billy Crudup starred in "Mission: Impossible III".
May 2007: Continued Role in The Coast of Utopia
Billy Crudup continued to perform in "The Coast of Utopia" through May 2007 at Lincoln Center, playing Vissarion Belinsky.
2007: Played Henry Roth in Dedication
In 2007, Billy Crudup played the leading role of Henry Roth in the film "Dedication".
2007: Won Tony Award for The Coast of Utopia
In 2007, Billy Crudup won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Tom Stoppard's play "The Coast of Utopia".
2008: Filmed Watchmen
In 2008, Billy Crudup filmed "Watchmen" in Vancouver, British Columbia, portraying Doctor Manhattan.
2009: Appeared as Zartan in The Ballad of G.I. Joe
In 2009, Billy Crudup appeared as Zartan in "The Ballad of G.I. Joe" parody video on Funny or Die.
2009: Starred in Watchmen and Public Enemies
In 2009, Billy Crudup starred in "Watchmen" and "Public Enemies".
2010: Starred in The Metal Children
In 2010, Billy Crudup starred in "The Metal Children", an off-Broadway play written and directed by Adam Rapp.
2011: Portrayed Timothy Geithner in Too Big to Fail
In 2011, Billy Crudup portrayed Timothy Geithner in the TV film "Too Big to Fail", about the 2008 financial crisis.
2011: Tony Award nomination for Arcadia
In 2011, Billy Crudup received a Tony Award nomination for Featured Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway revival of "Arcadia".
August 2013: Co-starred in No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot
In August 2013, Billy Crudup co-starred with Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in Harold Pinter's "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot" at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
March 2014: Performed in No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot
In March 2014, Billy Crudup performed in "No Man's Land" and "Waiting for Godot" at The Cort Theatre in New York City, concluding their run.
2015: Starred in The Stanford Prison Experiment
In 2015, Billy Crudup starred in the film "The Stanford Prison Experiment".
2016: Starred in Jackie
In 2016, Billy Crudup starred in the film "Jackie".
November 2017: Starred in Harry Clarke
In November 2017, Billy Crudup starred in the world premiere of David Cale's play "Harry Clarke" at Vineyard Theatre.
2017: Starred in Alien: Covenant
In 2017, Billy Crudup starred in "Alien: Covenant".
2017: Starred in Gypsy
In 2017, Billy Crudup starred in the streaming television series "Gypsy".
2019: Starred in The Morning Show
In 2019, Billy Crudup began starring in "The Morning Show", which earned him multiple awards.
2020: Won Primetime Emmy and Critics' Choice Television Award for The Morning Show
In 2020, Billy Crudup won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award for his work on "The Morning Show".
2023: Won a Critics' Choice Television Award for The Morning Show
In 2023, Billy Crudup won a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role in "The Morning Show".
2024: Won a Primetime Emmy Award for The Morning Show
In 2024, Billy Crudup won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in "The Morning Show".
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