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Billy Boyd (born '' (2003) (starring Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe ).

He and his sister Margaret were raised by their grandmother after their parents died. In 1984, aged 16, he appeared in local musical company Theatre Guild, Glasgow 's production of "Hans Anderson".

As well as being an actor, he can sing, and play the guitar, bass, and drums. He wrote and sang a song in ''.

He worked as a book-binder for 6 years before pursuing an acting career. One of the books he bound was the '' Lord Of The Rings ''.

He is a graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy Of Music And Drama , where he earned a diploma in Dramatic Arts. He is a stage actor as well as a screen actor. He has been in several plays; recent ones include "San Diego" and "The Ballad Of Crazy Paola."

He is proud of his Scottish heritage and has worn a Kilt on several formal occasions. He has also had a guest appearance in the Scottish TV sitcom '' Still Game ''.

He knows several martial arts including Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Kali .

He currently owns a house in Lesmahagow with his girlfriend, Alison McKinnon. On April 26 , 2006 , he and McKinnon welcomed their first child, son Jack William Boyd.


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  • The Flying Scotsman (2006) as Malky

  • ''Save Angel Hope'' (2006) as Vince

  • '' Midsummer Dream (2005) voice of Puck

  • ''On a Clear Day'' (2005) as Danny

  • ''Instant Credit'' (2004) as Frankie

  • '' Seed Of Chucky '' (2004) as the voice of Glen

  • '''' (2003) as Peregrin Took

  • '''' (2003) as Barrett Bonden

  • '''' (2002) as Peregrin Took

  • ''Sniper 470'' (2002) as the Sniper

  • '''' (2001) as Peregrin Took

  • ''Julie and the Cadillacs'' (1999) as Jimmy Campbell

  • ''Urban Ghost Story'' (1998) as the loan shark

  • ''The Soldier's Leap'' (1998) as the postman



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