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ActorBirth Name :
William Gaither CrudupBirth Date :
July 08, 1968Birth Place :
Manhasset, New York, USAClaim to fame :
As Russell Hammond in "Almost Famous" (2000)
No Cross-Dressing FBI Chief in Johnny Depp-Starring 'Public Enemies'
March 18, 2009 01:03:00With the first trailer of "Public Enemies" available to see, Billy Crudup gave parts of his time to discuss about his J. Edgar Hoover portrayal and what to expect from his character in the crime drama movie. In an interview with MTV, he revealed that the supposed cross-dresser Hoover won't be seen a cross-dresser, stating "I won't be [cross-dressing] - well, not on film."
Giving more on his part, the "Watchmen" actor described his role as "a supporting part". He added, "It's kind of a cameo." On the significant part of his Hoover character, the 40-year-old pointed out on the film's central story, "It's a movie that's really about Purvis and Dillinger. I'm there to get Christian Bale motivated to go and get Johnny Depp."
'Watchmen' Brings the Black and Yellow Carpet to Los Angeles Premiere
March 03, 2009 02:03:03Having celebrated its world premiere in London on February 23, "Watchmen" turns to Los Angeles for its U.S. premiere. The special screening event took place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Monday night, March 2 and saw familiar setting as the attendees were greeted by the black-and yellow carpet designed with "Watchmen" lettering and the signature yellow smiley face.
Most of the highly anticipated live-action movie's cast ensemble, such as Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, were among the Hollywood stars seen gracing the black-and-yellow carpet on the night. Joining them for the special occasion were director-producer couple, Zack Snyder and Deborah Snyder.
'Watchmen' Invades London With World Premiere
February 24, 2009 01:02:39London has become the city where "Watchmen" held its world premiere on Monday night, February 23. Attracting a huge crowd at the Odeon West End at Leicester Square, the special screening event was marked with the rolling out of one specially-designed carpet, which in contrast to the usual red, takes the black-and yellow color with "Watchmen" lettering and the signature yellow smiley face.
The whole cast ensemble that include Billy Crudup, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode and Patrick Wilson, were present on the occasion. Dressed to impress, three of the actors, Wilson, Crudup, and Morgan, were seen wearing suits by designer Calvin Klein.
"Watchmen" Cast Lineup Fixed!
July 26, 2007 01:07:33
Most latest tidbits about "Watchmen" cast that have circulated on the net turn out to be true indeed as Warner Bros. Pictures has finally confirmed that Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Billy Crudup, and Malin Akerman have all been picked up for the lineup.
As previously assumed by recent speculations, Wilson will play Nite-Owl with Haley, Goode, and Morgan portraying Walter Kovacs aka Rorschach, Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias, and the Comedian, respectively. Meanwhile, Crudup is confirmed as Dr. Manhattan and Akerman as Laurie Juspeczyk/the Silk Spectre.
Billy Crudup Seized by "Watchmen"?
July 10, 2007 10:07:16
In the middle of heavy speculations on Jason Patric being up for the role of Dr. Manhattan in Zack Snyder's "Watchmen", CHUD has surprisingly obtained scoop from a very reliable source stating a different actor has been signed to play the character instead.
The site claims that the one landing the coveted part is New York-born thesp Billy Crudup, widely known for his performance in Cameron Crowe's 2000 effort "Almost Famous" which won the filmmaker an Oscar for best original screenplay in 2001.
The Dedication Cast
November 23, 2005 10:11:58More movie stars joining the cast of "Dedication," an upcoming comedy flick which will mark the directorial debut of actor Justin Theroux. Those are Billy Crudup, Mandy Moore, Harvey Keitel, Mia Farrow and Bob Balaban.
The story of the film concerns a misogynistic children's book writer (Crudup) who is forced to collaborate with a young female illustrator (Moore) when his writing partner and only friend (Keitel) dies. Farrow will play the domineering mother of Moore's character, while Balaban plays the book's publisher.
