10 Best Billy Magnussen Movie And Television Roles, According To IMDb
With new roles in The Many Saints of Newark and No Time to Die, Billy Magnussen has been building an impressive career of movie and television roles.
Though he is not yet a household name, Billy Magnussen is building a very impressive career for himself in both television and movies. The Tony-nominated actor can currently be seen in supporting roles in both The Many Saints of Newark and No Time to Die but has a long list of memorable roles in his short career.
Magnussen has shown considerable versatility with his performances, switching between light comedies and darker dramas as well as likable characters and full-blown villains. Magnussen certainly has a bright career ahead of him, but his movie and television roles are already impressive.
10 The Many Saints Of Newark (2021) - 6.6
More than a decade after The Sopranos ended, The Many Saints of Newark continued on the story of one of the most acclaimed shows of all time. The movie takes a look at Tony Soprano's younger years and the people who shaped him.
Magnussen appears in a small role as the young version of The Sopranos fan-favorite character Paulie Walnuts. While is a fairly typical gangster movie, The Many Saints of Newark will offer some insight into these characters for fans of the show.
9 The East (2013) - 6.8
Though underseen, The East is an intriguing thriller set in the world of anarchist groups. The movie follows a young operative in a private intelligence organization who is hired to infiltrate a group responsible for attacks against major corporations. Magnussen plays the obnoxious rich son of a corporate executive who is conned by the group.
The East features a strong cast of young actors like Elliott Page and Alexander Skarsgård who help elevate the material. The result is a tense and gripping modern thriller more viewers should check out.
8 Game Night (2018) - 6.9
The ensemble comedy Game Night follows a group of friends who organize a murder mystery game night only for it to turn into a real life-and-death situation. Magnussen plays the least intelligent of the group of friends who often causes more trouble than he helps.
The movie is filled with great actors, including Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, and a scene-stealing role from Jesse Plemons. It makes for a hilarious and energetic comedic take on classic murder-mystery movies.
7 Made For Love (2021 - ) - 6.9
The recent HBO Max series Made for Love is a wild mix of dark sci-fi drama and off-the-wall comedy. Cristin Milioti stars as the wife of a tech billionaire (Magnussen) who learns he has implanted a chip in her brain that tracks her every move.
The show does a fairly good job of balancing all the various tones and big ideas to make a compelling relationship story. Milioti really shines as the lead while Magnussen gets a solid villainous role.
6 Aladdin (2019) - 6.9
Following the trend of Disney animated classics getting live-action updates, Aladdin brings the magical and vivid story to life. Following closely to the original, it tells the story of the titular hero who escapes his life on the streets and attempts to win the heart of a princess after awakening a magic genie. Magnussen has a small comedic role as one of Jasmine's would-be suitors.
Though it does not hold up to the animated original, Aladdin has fun bringing the classic songs to life while Will Smith gives an entertaining performance as the genie, making the role his own.
5 Bridge of Spies (2015) - 7.6
Magnussen had the chance to work with a pair of Hollywood legends when he starred alongside Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies. The movie is set during the Cold War with Hanks playing a lawyer tasked with defending a Soviet spy in court. Magnussen plays a young lawyer on Hanks's team.
Though not as epic as some of Spielberg's other movies, Bridge of Spies is an entertaining legal thriller featuring an Oscar-winning performance from Mark Rylance as the Soviet spy.
4 Maniac (2018) - 7.8
Despite starring huge movie stars Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, the Netflix limited series Maniac failed to get much attention. It is a surreal and complex story about two strangers who participate in an experimental drug program that results in an unexpected connection between them.
Magnussen plays yet another sleazy villain role as Hill's deceptive and manipulative brother. Though the mind-bending story is not for everyone, Stone and Hill give great performances and No Time to Die director Cary Joji Fukunaga delivers some stunning visuals.
3 The Big Short (2015) - 7.8
Adam McKay stepped away from the outrageous comedies he made with Will Ferrell to direct this Oscar-winning movie about the 2007 housing crisis. The Big Short tells various stories surrounding the financial disaster with Magnussen appearing as a crooked mortgage broker who brags about ripping people off.
The subject matter may seem dry to some viewers, but McKay manages to tackle it in an entertaining and funny way. The movie also features an incredible star-studded cast including Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, and Brad Pitt.
2 American Crime Story (2016– ) - 8.4
Following the television trend of anthology series, American Crime Story features a new real-life crime story each season. Magnussen was part of the first season of the show which explored the O.J. Simpson murder trial in which he played Simpson's friend, Kato Kaelin.
The first season of the show was a fascinating look at one of the most-watched trials in American history. It featured standout performances from Sarah Paulson and Courtney B. Vance while offering new insight into the media sensation surrounding the trial.
1 Black Mirror (2011– ) - 8.8
Magnussen appeared in another hugely popular anthology series in Black Mirror. The series examined the dark side of technology with often disturbing stories. Magnussen appeared in one of the few stories with a comedic tone which was a fun though twisted take on Star Trek.
Though the episodes can be a little hit-or-miss, this episode, entitled "USS Callister", was especially clever. It used the concept of an old sci-fi series to explore the idea of toxic masculinity in interesting ways.
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