Debut Movie

Billy Magnussen made his film debut in 2008, appearing in Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet. This role marked the beginning of his career in the film industry.

Personal Life

Born on 1985-04-20 in New York City, William Gregory Magnussen is the son of Daina, an aerobics instructor, and Greg Magnussen, a professional bodybuilder and kickboxer. He has two younger brothers and is of Norwegian and Lithuanian descent. At the age of 10, his family moved to Cumming, Georgia, where he later graduated from South Forsyth High School in 2003. Pursuing his passion for acting, Magnussen earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Trivia

In addition to his acting career, Billy Magnussen is musically inclined. He was the bass player and a contributing songwriter for the New York City-based rock band The Dash. He also plays guitar in another New York City-based band, Reserved for Rondee.

Awards

Billy Magnussen’s performance in the Broadway play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2013. Additionally, he was part of the ensemble cast of the film Game Night, which won the Best Ensemble award from the San Diego Film Critics Society in 2018.

Upcoming Projects

As of 2025, Magnussen continues to expand his acting portfolio. He is set to star in the upcoming film Violent Ends alongside Alexandra Shipp, a southern revenge thriller that has garnered anticipation among audiences.