History of Billy Crudup in Timeline
Billy Crudup is an American actor known for his diverse roles in both independent and mainstream films. He gained early recognition with a nomination for his performance in 'Jesus' Son' (1999). He subsequently appeared in acclaimed movies like 'Almost Famous' (2000) and 'Big Fish' (2003), demonstrating his range. Crudup has also taken on roles in blockbuster productions, including 'Mission: Impossible III' (2006), 'Watchmen' (2009), and 'Alien: Covenant' (2017), cementing his status as a versatile and sought-after performer in Hollywood.
July 8, 1968: Billy Crudup's Birth
On July 8, 1968, William Gaither Crudup, known as Billy Crudup, was born. He is an American actor known for both lead and supporting roles in high-profile films.
1994: 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, including Sleepers.
1997: Acting in Inventing the Abbotts
In 1997, Billy Crudup continued his acting career with a role in Inventing the Abbotts.
1998: Narrator for Mastercard Ads
In 1998, Billy Crudup began as 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 the film Without Limits.
1999: Voice Acting in Princess Mononoke
In 1999, Billy Crudup had his first role in an animated feature, voicing Ashitaka in the English release of Princess Mononoke.
1999: Nomination for Jesus' Son
In 1999, Billy Crudup received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead due to his performance in the film Jesus' Son.
2000: Acting 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: End of Relationship with Mary-Louise Parker
In November 2003, Billy Crudup ended his relationship with Mary-Louise Parker, who was seven months pregnant at the time.
2003: Starring in Big Fish
In 2003, Billy Crudup starred in the film Big Fish, adding to his list of high-profile roles.
January 2004: Birth of William Atticus Parker
In January 2004, William Atticus Parker, the son of Billy Crudup and Mary-Louise Parker, was born.
September 18, 2005: The Pillowman Closed on Broadway
On September 18, 2005, The Pillowman, starring Billy Crudup, closed on Broadway. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role as Katurian in the play.
2005: Comments on Mastercard Ads
In 2005, Billy Crudup stated that appearing in the Priceless ads for Mastercard "changed my life", providing financial freedom to pursue his desired acting work.
2005: Death of Billy Crudup's Father
In 2005, Billy Crudup's father passed away. Crudup described him as an "incessant gambler and hustler salesman."
October 2006: Featured in The Coast of Utopia
In October 2006, Billy Crudup was featured in the first part of The Coast of Utopia by Tom Stoppard at Lincoln Center, playing Vissarion Belinsky.
2006: Separation from Claire Danes
In 2006, Billy Crudup and Claire Danes separated.
2006: Acting in The Good Shepherd and Mission: Impossible III
In 2006, Billy Crudup played roles in both The Good Shepherd as Arch Cummings, and in Mission: Impossible III.
2006: Starring in Mission: Impossible III
In 2006, Billy Crudup starred in Mission: Impossible III, a high-profile film where he took on a role.
May 2007: Featured in The Coast of Utopia
In May 2007, Billy Crudup was featured in the second part of The Coast of Utopia by Tom Stoppard at Lincoln Center, playing literary critic Vissarion Belinsky.
2007: Acting 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 The Coast of Utopia.
2008: Filming Watchmen
In 2008, Billy Crudup completed filming Watchmen, where he portrayed the superhero Doctor Manhattan.
2009: Appearance 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: Starring in Watchmen and Public Enemies
In 2009, Billy Crudup starred in two high-profile films: Watchmen and Public Enemies, continuing his career in major roles.
2010: Starring 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 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-starring in No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot
In August 2013, Billy Crudup co-starred with Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
March 2014: Shows transferred to The Cort Theatre
In March 2014, the shows No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot, in which Billy Crudup co-starred, concluded their run at The Cort Theatre in New York City after transferring from the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
2015: Starring in The Stanford Prison Experiment
In 2015, Billy Crudup starred in The Stanford Prison Experiment, adding another film to his acting repertoire.
2016: Starring in Jackie
In 2016, Billy Crudup starred in the film Jackie, further establishing his presence in high-profile movies.
November 2017: Starring 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: Relationship with Naomi Watts
In 2017, Billy Crudup began dating British actress Naomi Watts after meeting on the set of the Netflix drama series Gypsy.
2017: Starring in Alien: Covenant
In 2017, Billy Crudup starred in Alien: Covenant, contributing to his career in lead and supporting roles.
2017: Starring in Gypsy
In 2017, Billy Crudup starred in the streaming television series Gypsy.
2019: Starring in The Morning Show
In 2019, Billy Crudup began starring in The Morning Show, a streaming television series.
2020: Primetime Emmy Award for The Morning Show
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 performance in The Morning Show.
June 2024: Second Nuptial Ceremony
In June 2024, Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup celebrated their nuptials in a second ceremony surrounded by their family in Mexico.
2024: 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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