William Atticus Parker

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William Atticus Parker
Born (2004-01-04) January 4, 2004 (age 20)
Years active2022-present
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William Atticus Parker (born January 7, 2004) [1] [2] is an American filmmaker and actor.

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Career

Parker made his feature directorial debut with Forty Winks (2022), which stars Susan Sarandon and John Turturro. [3]

He then made his second feature film, Atrabilious (2023), which stars Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg and Jeffrey Wright. [4] [5]

His third directorial effort, The Auction, is announced for 2025. [6] [7]

Personal life

Parker is the son of Mary-Louise Parker and Billy Crudup. [8] [9] Shortly before Parker's birth, Crudup left Mary-Louise for actress Claire Danes. [10] Parker's stepmother is Naomi Watts. [11]

Filmography

As actor

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022 Forty Winks AntonUncredited
2023 Atrabilious Anton Kantoliev
2024 Sleuthhound Screwball Anchorman [12]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Christmas in Conway Towns Person (uncredited)TV Movie
2017 Mr. Mercedes Kid at Hospital #1 (uncredited)1 episode
2018ComplianceKid on Bus (uncredited)Unsold pilot
2021 Colin in Black & White White Teammate 2Miniseries

As filmmaker

YearFilmCredited as
Director Producer Writer Cinematographer Editor Notes
2021DonnybrookYesYesYesYesYesShort film
2022 Forty Winks YesYesYesNoNoFeature film
2023 Atrabilious YesYesYesYesYesFeature film

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