Billy Slaughter

Billy Slaughter

45 · Born: Jun 3, 1980

Personal Details

BornJun 3, 1980 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Billy Slaughter is a prolific actor who has appeared in over 100 feature films and television series, showcasing his impressive range and versatility. Some of his notable credits include The Magnificent 7, The Campaign, The Big Short, Bad Moms, Daddy's Home, Mindhunter, and American Horror Story, as well as starring roles in films such as 4 To Go and Laundry Day.

In addition to his acting work, Slaughter has also ventured into producing, starring in and executive producing Dark Meridian, which won "Action Film of the Year" at the Action on Film Festival and earned him a nomination for "Best Actor". He has had the privilege of working with some of the most renowned industry icons, including Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, Anthony Hopkins, Robert DeNiro, and Gene Hackman, as well as Tom Cruise, Will Ferrell, Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg, and Sylvester Stallone.

A native of New Orleans, Billy Slaughter is considered one of the top actors to emerge from "Hollywood South", and was brought to Los Angeles by the invitation of Dustin Hoffman. He has received numerous accolades, including being the youngest "Lead Actor" recipient of The Marquee Award for his role in Equus, the youngest acting instructor in New Orleans, and one of the youngest company members of Louisiana's Shakespeare Festival.

Slaughter's impressive credentials have earned him feature coverage in several prominent publications, including Biz magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and The Times Picayune's 'Best of New Orleans' edition. He has also been listed as one of Gambit magazine's top young movers and shakers.

Classically trained in England at The British American Dramatic Academy (BADA),Slaughter has also lived and worked in New York and Los Angeles. He holds a B.A. in Drama and Communications from the University of New Orleans, where he graduated #1 in the Drama program (Cum Laude),and was offered a personal scholarship to The Strasberg Institute by Anna Strasberg.

With a slate of projects in development under his company Panta Rei Productions, Slaughter has recently completed shows with Disney, Netflix, Marvel, and Showtime, cementing his status as a talented and versatile actor with a bright future ahead.

Career

2025
Bone Face
Bone Face as Deputy Dave Scott
2024
Adam the First
Adam the First as The Bounty Hunter
Half Baked 2
Half Baked 2 as Supervisor Lumbergh
They Whisper
They Whisper as Charlie Hunt
Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys as Dr. Cooke
2023
The Park
The Park as Martin Parker
Raymar
Raymar as Sergeant Roark
The Burial
The Burial as Robert Sperry
We Have a Ghost
We Have a Ghost as Reporter #2
Big George Foreman
Big George Foreman as Kurt Gaines
The Estate
The Estate as Lawyer
Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing as Social Services Officer
The Ravine
The Ravine as Kevin Turner
2021
One of These Days
One of These Days as Officer Schroeder
The Card Counter
The Card Counter as Lackey #1
2020
2019
Patsy & Loretta
Patsy & Loretta as Randy Hughes
Christmas Cars
Christmas Cars as Charlie Cross
Richard Jewell
Richard Jewell as Tim Barker
Eat Brains Love
Eat Brains Love as Yuppy Taligator Dick
The Highwaymen
The Highwaymen as Reporter #1
2018
2017
Dead on Arrival
Dead on Arrival as Dr. Alexander
Happy Death Day
Happy Death Day as Dr. Winter
Dark Meridian
Dark Meridian as Patrick Fox
4: GO
4: GO as Syd Vincent
Geostorm
Geostorm as Karl Dright
2016
Max Steel
Max Steel as Agent Murphy
Don't Kill It
Don't Kill It as Agent Jackson
Cold Moon
Cold Moon as Dr. Everage
Bad Moms
Bad Moms as Veterinarian
Midnight Special
Midnight Special as Agent Cole
2015
The Livingston Gardener
The Livingston Gardener as Manny Guerrera
Daddy's Home
Daddy's Home as Instigator Dad
The Big Short
The Big Short as Real Estate Agent
Zipper
Zipper as Sam's Aide
American Ultra
American Ultra as Staff Sgt. Harris
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken as Junior Officer
Focus
Focus as Passing Thief
2014
When the Game Stands Tall
When the Game Stands Tall as Hip Sports Reporter
Get on Up
Get on Up as Pool Cleaner
2013
White Rabbit
White Rabbit as Dr. Clayton
Shadow People
Shadow People as TV Anchor
Anna Nicole
Anna Nicole as Producer #1
Parker
Parker as Ohio State Fair Security Guard Ben
Homefront
Homefront as DEA Agent #2
The East
The East as Trevor "The Fed"
2012
The Philly Kid
The Philly Kid as TV Announcer #1
Battleship
Battleship as BIP Technician
2011
Snatched
Snatched as Biff Baxter
2010
Cool Dog
Cool Dog as Parking Valet
2009
12 Rounds
12 Rounds as Technician
The Open Road
The Open Road as Rental Car Employee
2008
Deal
Deal as Announcer
2006
Click
Click as Newman Employee (uncredited)