Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stand-up comedian, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Residences
Glasgow
Education
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 39,545 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 30
Year context
Born in 1968 -- Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1999-2025)
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Filmography (20)
Dog Man
Seamus (voice)
Warlord
The Sheriff
Washington Black
TV Series
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Shank (voice)
Hollywood
TV Series
Mara und der Feuerbringer - Kinopremiere
Film
Outlander
TV Series
Dorothy and the Witches of Oz
Film
Glenn, the Flying Robot
Film
Moby Dick
TV Series
Biography
Billy Boyd (born 28 August 1968) is a Scottish actor and musician most widely known for playing the character Peregrin "Pippin" Took in the film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and Barret Bonden in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Billy Boyd?
Billy Boyd is 57 years old, born on .
Where was Billy Boyd born?
Billy Boyd was born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What movies or shows has Billy Boyd been in?
Billy Boyd has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dog Man (2025), Warlord (2025), Washington Black (2025), The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024), Hollywood (2020).
What is Billy Boyd known for?
Billy Boyd is primarily known as an actor. Billy Boyd (born 28 August 1968) is a Scottish actor and musician most widely known for playing the character Peregrin "Pippin" Took in the…
Where can I find more information about Billy Boyd?
You can find more about Billy Boyd on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
