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Billy Magnussen Biography
Birth Name:William Gregory Magnussen
Birth Place:Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts
- Best known for his work in the film "Into the Woods․"
- Got his role in "Into the Woods" after actress Meryl Streep saw his performance on Broadway and recormmended him for the part
- Has played guitar in the band Reserved for Rondee
Awards
- 2014DFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
- 2014PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
- 2014WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
- 2015Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2015Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Motion Picture: winner
- 2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated