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Billy Boyd (born 28 August 1968 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actor and musician most widely known for playing Peregrin Took (Pippin), 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).

He and his sister Margaret were raised by their grandmother after their parents died when he was 13. In 1984, aged 16, he appeared in local musical company Theatre Guild, Glasgow's production of "Hans Anderson".

He worked as a book-binder for 7 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."

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 called Edge of Night. He now is a member of the band Beecake.

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

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* 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 BBC Scotland sitcom Still Game.

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

* Is a supporter of Scottish club Rangers F.C.

* Topped list of top 100 Most Eligible Men in Scotland in 2002.

* Likes porridge for breakfast.

* Won a role as an astronaut in Sniper470by doing the best impression of weightlessness while sitting in a chair.

* Is an avid surfer, and does so as often as possible.

* His favorite film is Bill Forsyth's 1981 comedy 'Gregory's Girl'.

* His favorite cartoon character is Daffy Duck.

* Hates cinnamon

Filmography

* Ecstasy (2007) as Woodsy
* 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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