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Best known for playing Russell Hammond in Almost Famous (2000), Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen (2009), and Cory Ellison in The Morning Show (2019–).

  • Active 1996–
  • 18 credits

Films

  • The WhaleThomas2022
  • Fathers and DaughtersJohn2015
  • The Stanford Prison ExperimentDr. Philip Zimbardo2015
  • SpotlightEric MacLeish2015
  • Alien: CovenantChristopher Oram2017
  • Justice LeagueHenry Allen2017
  • RudderlessSam2014
  • Blood TiesFrank2013
  • WatchmenDr. Manhattan / Jon Osterman2009
  • Public EnemiesJ. Edgar Hoover2009
  • The Good ShepherdArch Cummings2006
  • Mission: Impossible IIIJohn Musgrave2006
  • Big FishWill Bloom (older)2003
  • Almost FamousRussell Hammond2000
  • SleepersTommy ‘Short Eyes’ Marcano1996

TV shows

  • The Morning ShowCory Ellison2019–
  • GypsyMichael Holloway2017
  • Too Big to FailTimothy Geithner2011

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About Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup is an American actor celebrated for his versatile film and television roles. He rose to fame with his performance in Almost Famous and has since delivered acclaimed work in projects like Watchmen and The Morning Show, earning a Primetime Emmy Award.

FAQs

What is Billy Crudup’s most famous role?

He is widely known for playing Russell Hammond in Almost Famous and Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen.

Has Billy Crudup won any major awards?

Yes, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for The Morning Show in 2020.

What was Billy Crudup’s first film?

His first feature film was Sleepers (1996), directed by Barry Levinson.

Is Billy Crudup related to anyone famous?

He is the son of Georgann (Garton) and John Henry Crudup, and his brother is musician Tommy Crudup.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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