Billy Crudup Biography (2)
On stage, he received a 2002 Tony Award nomination for his Broadway appearance in the title role of The Elephant Man.
Soon after receiving a Master's degree from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Crudup received the Outer Critics' Circle Outstanding Newcomer Award and a Theatre World Award for his role in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia. His manystage credits include Measure for Measure, Three Sisters and Bus Stop.
On screen, Crudup joined Brad Pitt and Jason Patric in Barry Levinson's SLEEPERS before appearing in his first starring role as runner Steve Prefontaine in WITHOUT LIMITS. He later starred in Stephen Frears' THE HI-LO COUNTRY and Keith Gordon's WAKING THE DEAD.
Crudup starred in Gillian Armstrong's CHARLOTTE GRAY opposite Cate Blanchett after portraying a ‘70s rock star in Cameron Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS. His feature credits also include Alison McLean's JESUS' SON, Woody Allen's EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU and Pat O'Connor's INVENTING THE ABBOTTS.
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