Billy Crudup
American actor in 'Almost Famous'
Born
July 8th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor with a career spanning film, television, and theater, gained recognition for performances in 'Almost Famous' and 'Spotlight'. Received critical acclaim for roles in 'The Morning Show' and 'Henry V'. Also performed on stage in productions such as 'The Elephant Man' and 'Hamlet'.
Starred in 'Almost Famous' as Russell Hammond
Played Dr. Craig in 'Spotlight'
Featured in 'The Morning Show' as Billy Crudup
Performed in 'The Elephant Man' on Broadway
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