Billy Magnussen
ActingAbout Billy Magnussen
William Gregory Magnussen (born April 20, 1985) is an American actor. He has been featured in the films Into the Woods (2014), Bridge of Spies (2015), Birth of the Dragon (2016), Game Night (2018), and Aladdin (2019), and has had supporting television roles in Get Shorty (2017) and Maniac (2018). In 2021, Magnussen starred in the sci-fi series Made for Love on HBO Max and appeared in the films The Many Saints of Newark and No Time to Die. In 2023, he starred as Rey "The King" Kingston in Spy Kids: Armageddon. He has starred in Broadway and off-Broadway theatre productions, including 2013's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Description above from the Wikipedia article Billy Magnussen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Billy Magnussen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Billy Magnussen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Billy Magnussen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Billy Magnussen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Big Short, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Billy Magnussen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Magnussen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Billy Magnussen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Social Reckoning | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Violent Ends | Lucas Frost | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | A Big Bold Beautiful Journey | The Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Lilo & Stitch | Pleakley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Coup! | Jay Horton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Reunion | Evan West | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Road House | Ben Brandt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lift | Magnus | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Spy Kids: Armageddon | Rey 'The King' Kingston | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Survivor | Schneider | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Family Squares | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | No Time to Die | Logan Ash | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Many Saints of Newark | Paulie Walnuts | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Aladdin | Prince Anders | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | w4m | Fern | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Velvet Buzzsaw | Bryson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Oath | Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Game Night | Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Birth of the Dragon | Steve McKee | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ingrid Goes West | Nicky Sloane | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Meddler | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Big Short | Mortgage Broker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Smile Back | Zach (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bridge of Spies | Doug Forrester | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Great Gilly Hopkins | Ellis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Mighty Nice Man | Robbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Into the Woods | Rapunzel's Prince | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Revenge of the Green Dragons | Detective Boyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Surviving Family | Alex D'Amico | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The East | Porty McCabe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | 2nd Serve | Lingo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Brass Teapot | Arnie | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike | Spike | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Damsels in Distress | Thor | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Lost Valentine | Neil Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Choose | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Twelve | Claude Kenton | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Happy Tears | Ray | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blood Night: The Legend of Mary Hatchet | Eric | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Eyeborgs | DHS Agent #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Ridge | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Chariot | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Hot Ted | Ted | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Buzzkill | Sheriff Red | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Mattress Mack | Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Woodrow Wilson | Randy | Flop | Similar → |
Billy Magnussen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Magnussen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Magnussen is "The Big Short" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Billy Magnussen acted in?
Billy Magnussen has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Magnussen?
Other notable films include "No Time to Die", "Lilo & Stitch", and "Bridge of Spies".