Billy Magnussen may have been winning hearts in films, theaters, and television series, but he grew up with ambitions far from the glamour and posh of Hollywood. He wanted to be a sportsman. What happened? Many things happened. How much of them do you know? Here are the four most important facts about him.
1. Billy Magnussen was raised in Queens
Billy Magnussen was born in Queens, New York, to Daina, an aerobics instructor, and Greg Magnussen, a professional bodybuilder, and kickboxer. He was raised alongside two younger brothers Dane and Jesse. His family lived in Queens until the age of 10, when they relocated to Cumming, Georgia.
As it has always been with kids who grew to embrace the entertainment industry because their parents were actors, Billy first love was the sports. As a child, he was heavily influenced by his parent’s profession which made him register for a membership at the gym. He also became a member of a band in New York called Reserved for Yondee.
Billy attended South Forsyth High School and continued his love for sports. He was training so hard to become a professional wrestler until a hamstring injury forced him to quit the wrestling training. He also has to drop out of the gym class and has to enroll in a drama class as compensation.
He graduated from his high school in 2003 and proceeded to the North Carolina School of the Arts where he was actively involved in many of the school productions until his graduation. Billy Magnussen was born on April 20 1985 and he is 34 years old.
2. He began his career on the Broadway
Billy first launched his career in the theater after graduation. He made his Broadway debut in farce comedy play entitled “The Ritz” in 2007. In 2008, Billy made his film debut in “The Elephant Garden” as Michael in a minor role. The same year, he also appeared in the comedy-drama film “Happy Tears” as Ray.
Billy made his television debut on CBS television soap opera “As the World Turns” as Casey Hughes the only son of Tom and Margo, who was always quiet and cool-headed, and hated when his parents fought. His quiet nature began to give way when he found love and his mother’s affair with an ex-football player.
In 2010, Billy appeared in the French-American co-production film “Twelve” the film was inspired from a novel by the same name. Billy played the role of Neil Thomas in the World War II drama film “The Lost Valentine”. The film was an adaptation from the bestseller novel written by James Michael Pratt of the same name.
Billy was the main cast in the film “Surviving Family,” as Alex D’Amico. The film tells the story of people living with mental illness. Billy landed one of his career biggest roles in the musical fantasy film “Into the Woods” as Rapunzel’s Prince. Billy has appeared in other television series and films.
Back to theater plays where he cherished most, Billy appeared on stage in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” The play premiered in McCarter theatre in New Jersey, Lincoln Centre, and John Golden Theatre. The play was nominated for six Tony Awards. Billy is also a musician. He was once a contributing songwriter for the New York City-based rock band The Dash. He plays bass in the New York City-based band Reserved for Rondee.
3. Billy Magnussen is not married
Billy Magnussen is not married. Does he have children? None that we have knowledge of. Billy has always denied anyone in or outside the show business. He finds a humorous to answer any questions that point to his relationship status. This has made fans to suggest if he is gay. However, keeping your relationship status discreet has not changed the sexuality of anyone.
Billy might be seeing someone privately or he might be single. But for sure, he is not married.
4. He has growing net worth
Most young actors who entered the show business has been doing very well when it comes to their financial status. He has been in the show business since 2007 and has dollar bills, bearing witness to his hard work. Billy Magnussen has an estimated net worth of 5 million dollars. Would he have made this amount if he ended up as wrestler?
Maybe yes, but the exciting thing is that he is doing well as an actor and age is on his side.
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