Billy Slaughter Explained

Billy Slaughter
Birth Name:William H. Slaughter
Birth Date:3 June 1980
Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2002–present
Notable Works:The Big Short The Magnificent Seven Mindhunter

Mayfair Witches

Cloak & Dagger

The Campaign

Focus

The Burial

William H. Slaughter is an American film and television actor, best known for his roles in The Big Short, The Magnificent Seven, The Campaign, Netflix's Mindhunter, Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches, and Marvel's Cloak & Dagger. He starred in films such as Mysterious Circumstance,[1] which won the "Best Picture" award at the Los Angeles Film Awards (2022).[2]

Early life

Slaughter was born on June 3, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans. After getting his acting degree, he was selected to stand-in for Dustin Hoffman on the John Grisham film, Runaway Jury. Hoffman then invited Slaughter to move to Los Angeles, where he would work from 2002-2005 as Hoffman's permanent stand-in.[3] Slaughter graduated in Drama and Communications from the University of New Orleans.[4] He has been trained at the British American Drama Academy (BADA).[4]

Career

In 2011, Slaughter played Ryan in the action film Colombiana opposite Zoe Saldana, the film was directed by Olivier Megaton and released domestically by TriStar Pictures on August 26, 2011.[5]

In 2012, Slaughter played the role of Dermot in the political comedy film The Campaign along with Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. The film was directed by Jay Roach and released by Warner Bros. Pictures on August 10, 2012.

In 2013, Slaughter played the role of an Ohio State Fair Security Guard named Ben in the crime thriller Parker along with Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez. The film was directed by Taylor Hackford and released on January 25, 2013, by FilmDistrict.[6] Later he played the role of Trevor 'The Fed' in the thriller The East opposite Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgård, and Elliot Page. The film was directed by Zal Batmanglij and released domestically on May 31, 2013, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.[7]

In 2014, Slaughter played a role as a Pool Cleaner in the biopic Get On Up, starring Chadwick Boseman and Nelsan Ellis. And he also played a small role of the Hip Sports Reporter in the football drama When the Game Stands Tall, starring Jim Caviezel and Laura Dern. Later the same year he appeared as a guest in the FX's horror series American Horror Story.

In 2015, Slaughter played the role of a Passing Thief in the heist comedy Focus along with Will Smith and Margot Robbie. The film was released by Warner Bros. on February 27, 2015.[8] He also appeared in the SundanceTV's drama series The Red Road.

Slaughter has played the role of Agent Murphy in the live-action superhero film Max Steel, based on the Mattel's toy of same name.[9] Stewart Hendler directed the film, which was released in 2015 by Open Road Films.

Slaughter played Squidward in the comedy Daddy's Home, along with Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.[10] Sean Anders directed the film, which was released on December 25, 2015, by Paramount Pictures.[11] Slaughter also had supporting roles in the 2015 films American Ultra and The Big Short. He played an NSA staffer in the science fiction film Midnight Special, starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, and Kirsten Dunst.[9] Jeff Nichols directed the film, released on March 18, 2016, by Warner Bros.[12]

Slaughter played Josiah in the western film The Magnificent Seven, starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke.[13] The film was directed by Antoine Fuqua, and was released on September 23, 2016, by Columbia Pictures.[14] He also had a small role in 2017's Geostorm.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Best man
2002Happy Here and NowNapoleon Bonaparte
2004Costco clerkTelevision film
2006Stay AliveRex
2006ClickNewman employee
2006The Last TimeIntern
2006The Year Without a Santa ClausNerd ElfTelevision film
2007The Staircase MurdersDr. James AdamsTelevision film
2008DealAnnouncer
200912 RoundsTechnician
2009The Final DestinationFrankie
2009The Open RoadRental car employee
2009Welcome to AcademiaSweater boy #2
2009WolvesbayneFelixTelevision film
2010Beauty & the BriefcaseAccountantTelevision film
2010Revenge of the BridesmaidsGaryTelevision film
2010Cigarettes et bas nylonsG.I. WeissTelevision film
2010Cell Phone PsychoPhone guyShort film
2011The ChaperoneFather
201151Dr. Haven
2011Love, Wedding, MarriageActor (voice)
2011ColombianaRyan
2011Storm WarRichie
2011SnatchedBiff Baxter
2012BattleshipBIP technician
2012The Philly KidTV Announcer #1
2012The CampaignDermot
2013ParkerOhio State Fair Security Guard Ben
2013The EastTrevor 'The Fed'
2013Shadow PeopleTV Anchor
2013Remember SundayJimTelevision film
2013James
2013Anna NicoleProducer #1Television film
2013Laundry MorningBartShort film
2013White RabbitDr. Clayton
2013HomefrontDEA Agent #2
2014The LookalikeBubbly birthday dude
2014Get On UpPool cleaner
2014When the Game Stands TallHip Sports Reporter
2015ZipperSam's Aide
2015DemonicEMT Wayne
2015FocusPassing thief
2015Kidnapping Freddy HeinekenJunior officer
2015The Livingston GardenerManny Guerrera
2015Return to SenderKevin
2015American UltraStaff Sgt. Harris
2015TrumboD.C. Reporter
2015The Big ShortReal estate agent
2015Daddy's HomeInstigator dad
2015Laundry DayBart
2016Midnight SpecialNSA staffer
2016Bayou TalesPvt. Chauvin
2016Cold MoonDr. Everage
2016Bad MomsVeterinarian
2016The Magnificent SevenJosiah
2016Max SteelAgent Murphy
2016Parasource Aide
2017Happy Death DayWinter
2017GeostormKarl Dright
2018Laundry DayBart
2018Billionaire Boys ClubLoan Officer
2019Eat, Brains, LoveJonathan
2019The HighwaymenReporter #1
2019It's TimeSports reporter Billy WatkinsComplete; pending release
2019Bayou TalesPvt. Chauvin
2020HolidateBarry
2021One Month OutDr. Ryan
2021The RavineKevin Turner
2021Mona Lisa and the Blood MoonOfficer Matthews
2023Last Flamingo of the Red Summer SunsetThomas
2023The BurialRobert Sperry
2024Adam the FirstThe Bounty Hunter

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Drop Dead DivaOscar Gilbert1 episode
2010The GatesMr. Pollack1 episode
2011Things We Do for LoveThomas1 episode
2010-2011TremeActor7 episodes
2012Breakout KingsStorage Unit Manager1 episode
2013NashvilleTabloid Reporter1 episode
2014American Horror StoryLavender Male1 episode
2015The Red RoadMeyers / Myers2 episodes
2015ZooNicholas Bradshaw2 episodes
2018Cloak & DaggerVance Caruthers1 episode
2018The PurgeLee1 episode
2018The FirstVista lawyer2 episodes
2019Patsy & LorettaRandy HughesTV film
2022Secrets of Sulphur SpringsOfficer Stevens
Women of the MovementDaily News Reporter #2
The Thing About PamScott
Mayfair WitchesDr. Vernon Lamb
The WinchestersDemon Jack
Twisted MetalKerwin

Notes and References

  1. Web site: says . Eileen Shea . 2022-09-07 . Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis Featured, Reviews Film Threat . 2023-11-22 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022-09-09 . Mississippi-based film depicting life, death of Meriwether Lewis to premiere this weekend . 2023-11-22 . Yahoo News . en-US.
  3. Web site: writer . LESLIE CARDÉ Contributing . 2023-03-30 . A man of many faces, character actor Billy Slaughter stays busy, stays in New Orleans . 2023-11-25 . NOLA.com . en.
  4. Web site: Max Steel adds Billy Slaughter to cast. wilmywoodnc.com. August 14, 2015.
  5. Web site: Colombiana (2011). boxofficemojo.com. August 14, 2015.
  6. Web site: Parker (2013). boxofficemojo.com. August 14, 2015.
  7. Web site: The East (2013). boxofficemojo.com. August 14, 2015.
  8. News: Evry. Max. IMAX to Release Focus, Starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. August 15, 2015. comingsoon.net. January 29, 2015.
  9. News: Ford. Rebecca. Live-Action 'Max Steel' Adaptation Adds 'Get on Up' Actor. August 14, 2015. hollywoodreporter.com. May 5, 2014.
  10. News: Kroll. Justin. ‘Focus’ Actor Billy Slaughter Joins Will Ferrell in ‘Daddy’s Home’. August 14, 2015. variety.com. February 23, 2015.
  11. News: Cunningham. Todd. Mark Wahlberg-Will Ferrell Comedy ‘Daddy’s Home’ Gets Holiday Release. August 14, 2015. TheWrap. June 3, 2015.
  12. News: Jeff Nichols’ ‘Midnight Special’ Pushed Into 2016. August 14, 2015. deadline.com. July 28, 2015.
  13. News: Ford. Rebecca. 'The Magnificent Seven' Adds 'Focus' Actor Billy Slaughter (Exclusive). August 14, 2015. hollywoodreporter.com. June 8, 2015.
  14. News: Sony Pictures Dates 16 Films Through 2019!. August 14, 2015. comingsoon.net. August 5, 2015.