History of Billy Crudup in Timeline
Billy Crudup is an American actor known for his versatile performances in both independent and mainstream films. He gained recognition early in his career with a nomination for his role in Jesus' Son (1999) and subsequently starred in prominent movies such as Almost Famous, Big Fish, Mission: Impossible III, Watchmen, Public Enemies, The Stanford Prison Experiment, Jackie, and Alien: Covenant. Crudup has demonstrated his ability to excel in both leading and supporting roles across a variety of genres.
July 8, 1968: Billy Crudup Born
On July 8, 1968, William Gaither Crudup, who is professionally known as Billy Crudup, was born.
1994: Earned Master of Fine Arts Degree
In 1994, Billy Crudup earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts graduate acting program.
1996: Relationship with Mary-Louise Parker
In 1996, Billy Crudup began a relationship with actress Mary-Louise Parker.
1996: Acting in Sleepers
In 1996, Billy Crudup began acting in films, one of which was Sleepers.
1997: Acting in Inventing the Abbotts
In 1997, Billy Crudup acted in Inventing the Abbotts.
1998: Narrator for Mastercard Campaign
From 1998, Billy Crudup was the narrator for the U.S. television ad campaign Priceless for Mastercard.
1998: Acting in Without Limits
In 1998, Billy Crudup played the role of Steve Prefontaine in Without Limits.
1999: Nomination for Independent Spirit Award
In 1999, Billy Crudup was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in the film Jesus' Son.
1999: Role in Princess Mononoke
In 1999, Billy Crudup's first role in an animated feature was in the English release of Princess Mononoke, in which he starred as Ashitaka.
2000: Role in Almost Famous
In 2000, Billy Crudup played lead guitarist Russell Hammond in 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.
November 2003: Ended Relationship with Mary-Louise Parker
In November 2003, Billy Crudup ended his relationship with Mary-Louise Parker.
2003: Stars in Big Fish
In 2003, Billy Crudup starred in the film Big Fish.
January 2004: Birth of Son, William Atticus Parker
In January 2004, Billy Crudup's son, William Atticus Parker, was born.
September 18, 2005: The Pillowman Closed
On September 18, 2005, The Pillowman, starring Billy Crudup, closed on Broadway.
2005: Comments on Mastercard Ads
In 2005, Billy Crudup commented that appearing in the Priceless Mastercard ads "changed my life", giving him financial freedom.
2005: Death of Father
In 2005, Billy Crudup's father died. Crudup described him as an "incessant gambler and hustler salesman".
October 2006: Featured in The Coast of Utopia
From October 2006, Billy Crudup was featured in The Coast of Utopia at Lincoln Center.
2006: Separation from Claire Danes
In 2006, Billy Crudup and Claire Danes separated.
2006: Roles in The Good Shepherd and Mission: Impossible III
In 2006, Billy Crudup played roles in The Good Shepherd and Mission: Impossible III.
2006: Stars in Mission: Impossible III
In 2006, Billy Crudup starred in the high-profile film Mission: Impossible III.
May 2007: Featured in The Coast of Utopia
Until May 2007, Billy Crudup was featured in The Coast of Utopia at Lincoln Center, for which he received a Tony Award.
2007: Role in Dedication
In 2007, Billy Crudup played the leading role of Henry Roth in the film Dedication.
2007: 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: Filming Watchmen
In 2008, Billy Crudup completed filming Watchmen, portraying the superhero Doctor Manhattan.
2009: Appeared as Zartan in The Ballad of G.I. Joe
In 2009, Billy Crudup appeared as Zartan in the parody video The Ballad of G.I. Joe on Funny or Die.
2009: Stars in Watchmen and Public Enemies
In 2009, Billy Crudup starred in the films 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: Portrayal of Timothy Geithner in Too Big to Fail
In 2011, Billy Crudup portrayed former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner in the TV film Too Big to Fail.
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 the Harold Pinter play No Man's Land as well as in Waiting for Godot at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
March 2014: No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot Ended Run
In March 2014, No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot, starring Billy Crudup, ended their run at The Cort Theatre in New York City.
2015: Stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment
In 2015, Billy Crudup starred in the film The Stanford Prison Experiment.
November 2017: Starred in Harry Clarke
In November 2017, Billy Crudup starred in the world premiere of David Cale's one-man play Harry Clarke at Vineyard Theatre.
2017: Began Dating Naomi Watts
In 2017, Billy Crudup began dating British actress Naomi Watts after meeting on the set of Gypsy.
2017: Stars in Alien: Covenant
In 2017, Billy Crudup starred in the film Alien: Covenant.
2017: Stars in Gypsy
In 2017, Billy Crudup starred in the streaming television series Gypsy.
2019: Stars in The Morning Show
In 2019, Billy Crudup began starring in The Morning Show, which earned him multiple awards.
2020: Primetime Emmy Award
In 2020, Billy Crudup won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in The Morning Show.
June 2023: Marriage to Naomi Watts
In June 2023, Billy Crudup married British actress Naomi Watts.
2023: Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2023, Billy Crudup won a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role in The Morning Show.
June 2024: Celebrated Nuptials in Mexico
In June 2024, Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup celebrated their marriage in a second ceremony in Mexico with their family.
2024: Primetime Emmy Award
In 2024, Billy Crudup won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in The Morning Show.
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