Billy Crudup was born July 8, 1968, in New York State. A two Emmy award-winning (Morning Show) American actor, praised for his adaptability and the depth he brings to intricate roles on stage and in film. He stars in High Noon at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre until 6 March
He has one son, William Atticus Parker (born 2004), from a previous long-term relationship with actress Mary-Louise Parker, and is married to Naomi Watts. Naomi Watts remains married to actor Billy Crudup. The couple began dating in 2017, with their romance reportedly sparking while they were filming the 2016 Netflix series Gypsy. Naomi and Billy were married in June 2023. In January 2024, Naomi shared a photo of the two attending the Golden Globes, captioning it on Instagram, “Date night was a grand glitter-fest.
Debuting in Sleepers (1996), he steadily built a reputation through a wide range of roles. Other notable film credits include Without Limits (1998), where he portrayed Olympian Steve Prefontaine; his breakout turn as charismatic rock star Russell Hammond in Almost Famous (2000); Tim Burton’s Big Fish (2003); Watchmen (2009), in which he embodied Doctor Manhattan; the Oscar-winning ensemble drama Spotlight (2015); and Alien: Covenant (2017). Most recently, he appears in Jay Kelly (2025), directed by Noah Baumbach and starring alongside George Clooney. Oscar-winning ensemble drama Spotlight (2015) and Alien: Covenant (2017). Most recently, he appears in Jay Kelly (2025), directed by Noah Baumbach and starring alongside George Clooney. For 13 years, Billy was the voice of Mastercard’s iconic “Priceless” advertising campaign. For 13 years, Billy was the voice of Mastercard’s iconic “Priceless” advertising campaign
