Age, Biography, and Wiki
Billy Crudup was born on July 8, 1968, in Manhasset, New York. He rose to prominence with roles in films like "Almost Famous," "Big Fish," "Spotlight," and the series "The Morning Show," for which he won multiple awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards. Crudup's career spans over three decades, with notable performances in both film and theater.
| Occupation | Stage Actor |
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| Date of Birth | 8 July 1968 |
| Age | 57 Years |
| Birth Place | Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Billy Crudup stands at approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm). However, specific weight and other measurements are not widely available.
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Billy Crudup was in a long-term relationship with actress Mary-Louise Parker from 1996 to 2003. The couple had a son, William Atticus Parker. Crudup has also been linked to actress Naomi Watts, with whom he has a son, Sasha.
His parents, Georgann (née Gaither) and Thomas Henry Crudup III divorced during his childhood, and later remarried, before divorcing a second time. Crudup has spoken of his father, who died in 2005, as an "incessant gambler and hustler salesman" who continuously sought "to hit the jackpot" throughout his life.
On his father's side, he is a descendant of Congressman Josiah Crudup of North Carolina. His maternal grandfather was William Cotter "Billy" Gaither, Jr., a well-known Florida trial lawyer, and his maternal grandmother later remarried to Episcopal bishop James Duncan.
From 1996 to November 2003, Crudup 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 Crudup ended their relationship and began dating actress Claire Danes. Crudup and Danes separated in 2006. In 2017, Crudup began dating British actress Naomi Watts, after the two met on the set of the Netflix drama series Gypsy. The couple married in New York City in June 2023. In June 2024, Watts and Crudup celebrated their nuptials in a second ceremony surrounded by their family in Mexico.
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| Husband | Naomi Watts (m. 2023) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Billy Crudup's net worth is estimated to be around $7 million. His income is primarily derived from his successful acting career in film and television, as well as theater performances. Notable roles in films like "Spotlight" and the series "The Morning Show" have significantly contributed to his earnings.
Theater Career
Crudup is a four-time Tony Award nominee and won once for his performance in "The Coast of Utopia." He has also received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for "Harry Clarke".
Crudup attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received an undergraduate degree, and he continued his passion for acting with the undergraduate acting company, LAB! Theatre. He also acted for UNC-STV's most popular show, General College. He was a member of the Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon. He then studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts graduate acting program, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1994.
Social Network
Billy Crudup maintains a private profile on social media platforms. He is not actively involved on platforms like Instagram or Twitter, keeping his personal life away from public scrutiny.
William Gaither Crudup (born July 8, 1968) is an American actor. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in Jesus' Son (1999). He went on to star in numerous high-profile films, including Almost Famous (2000), Big Fish (2003), Mission: Impossible III (2006), Watchmen (2009), Public Enemies (2009), The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015), Jackie (2016), and Alien: Covenant (2017), in both lead and supporting roles.
Education
Crudup attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied art history. He later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Billy Crudup's versatile career and numerous accolades reflect his dedication to his craft, making him a respected figure in both the film and theater industries.
The middle-born of three brothers, Crudup's brothers, Tommy and Brooks, are both producers. He left New York with his family when he was about eight years old, first living in Texas, then in Florida. He graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1986.
