Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd (born 28 August, 1968 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actor who played Peregrin Took in the film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) and Barrett Bonden in Peter Weir's film ' (2003) (starring Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe).

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He and his sister Margaret were raised by their grandmother after their parents died.

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As well as being an actor, he can sing, and play the guitar, bass, and drums. He wrote and sang a song in Peter Jackson's The Return of the King.

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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.

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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."

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He is proud of his Scottish heritage and has worn a kilt on several formal occasions.

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

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His favourite colour is blue.

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He currently owns a house in Lesmahagow with his girlfriend, Ali.

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