Billy Magnussen
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Billy Magnussen is an American actor.
and grew up in Woodhaven, New York, until the age of 10, which point he moved with his family to Cumming, Georgia
. Magnussen graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts
.
.
and can also be seen in Happy Tears
, which stars Demi Moore
and Parker Posey
. He stars in the film "Twelve" which was released July 30 2010.
He played Neil Thomas, a WWII hero in the 2011 film "The Lost Valentine" based on the book "The Last Valentine" by James Michael Pratt. "The Lost Valentine" aired on January 30th, 2011, on CBS as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie.
Soap Opera As The World Turns
where he took over the role of Casey Hughes
on January 29, 2008. He guest-starred in the CW's series The Beautiful Life
in 2009.
Billy Magnussen has also guest-starred on Law & Order
in the 19th-season episode "Sweetie."
Biography
Magnussen was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and grew up in Woodhaven, New York, until the age of 10, which point he moved with his family to Cumming, Georgia
Cumming, Georgia
Cumming is a city in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,430 at the 2010 census. However, places with a Cumming mailing address have a population of around 100,000...
. Magnussen graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts
North Carolina School of the Arts
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts , formerly the North Carolina School of the Arts, is a public coeducational arts conservatory in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that grants high school, undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is one of the seventeen constituent campuses of the...
.
Stage
In 2007, he made his Broadway stage debut in The Ritz starring Rosie PerezRosie Perez
Rosa María "Rosie" Pérez is an American actress, dancer, choreographer, director and community activist.- Early life :...
.
Movie
Magnussen will be appearing in the upcoming film Blood Night: The Legend of Mary HatchetBlood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet
Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet is a slasher film written and directed by Frank Sabatella.-Plot:A group of teenagers celebrating the anniversary of the death of the local axe murderer Mary Hatchet suddenly find themselves face to face with the realities of this haunting urban legend.-Cast:*...
and can also be seen in Happy Tears
Happy Tears (film)
Happy Tears is an American independent comedy-drama film by Mitchell Lichtenstein. It stars Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Rip Torn, Sebastian Roché and Ellen Barkin...
, which stars Demi Moore
Demi Moore
Demi Guynes Kutcher , known professionally as Demi Moore, is an American actress. After minor roles in film and a role in the soap opera General Hospital, Moore established her career in films such as St...
and Parker Posey
Parker Posey
Parker Christian Posey is an American actress. She became known during the 1990s after a series of roles in several well-received independent films. As a result, she has often been referred to as the "Queen of the Indies"....
. He stars in the film "Twelve" which was released July 30 2010.
He played Neil Thomas, a WWII hero in the 2011 film "The Lost Valentine" based on the book "The Last Valentine" by James Michael Pratt. "The Lost Valentine" aired on January 30th, 2011, on CBS as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie.
Television
Magnussen is best known for his role on the CBSCBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
Soap Opera As The World Turns
As the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
where he took over the role of Casey Hughes
Casey Hughes
Casey Robert Hughes is a fictional character on the soap opera As the World Turns. He is the only child of Margo Montgomery and Tom Hughes. He was last played by Zach Roerig from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Since January 29, 2008, newcomer Billy Magnussen has taken over the role.- Character...
on January 29, 2008. He guest-starred in the CW's series The Beautiful Life
The Beautiful Life
The Beautiful Life: TBL is an American television drama series, which ran on The CW from September 16, 2009 to September 23, 2009. The series starred Mischa Barton, Elle Macpherson, Sara Paxton and Corbin Bleu. It revolved around a group of male and female models sharing a residence in New York City...
in 2009.
Billy Magnussen has also guest-starred on Law & Order
Law & Order
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
in the 19th-season episode "Sweetie."