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.