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Billy Boyd (born 28 August, 1968 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actor most widely known for playing Peregrin Took in the film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings
(2001-2003) and Barrett Bonden in Peter Weir's film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
(2003) (starring Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe).

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

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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
.

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, Ali.

Filmography

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003) as Peregrin Took

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
(2003) as Barrett Bonden

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(2002) as Peregrin Took

Sniper 470 (2002) as the Sniper

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(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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Actors - Billy Boyd

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