Billy Campbell Net Worth

Billy Campbell, a seasoned American actor best known for his iconic roles in both television and film, has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. From playing a caped hero in The Rocketeer to a haunted detective in the Canadian hit series Cardinal, Campbell has carved out a respected and diverse career that spans over four decades.

Billy Campbell Net Worth	$2.5 Million
Date of Birth	July 7, 1959
Place of Birth	Charlottesville, Virginia
Nationality	American
Profession	Actor

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Early Life

Born on July 7, 1959, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Billy Campbell grew up between the East Coast and the Midwest. He attended Fork Union Military Academy and Western Albemarle High School in Virginia before moving to Illinois to complete his studies at New Trier High School in Winnetka. These formative years laid the groundwork for his disciplined and versatile approach to acting.

Television Stardom

Campbell began his television career in the early 1980s with a guest role on Family Ties. His breakout moment came in 1984 when he joined the cast of Dynasty as Luke Fuller, a character that brought depth and controversy to the prime-time soap.

From 1986 to 1988, he starred as Detective Joey Indelli in NBC’s Crime Story, his first major lead role. He continued to secure impactful television parts throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including appearances in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Moon Over Miami, and the acclaimed miniseries Tales of the City.

Campbell’s performance in ABC’s Once and Again (1999–2002) as Rick Sammler earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He also took on challenging roles such as Moses in the miniseries In the Beginning and serial killer Ted Bundy in The Stranger Beside Me.

From 2004 to 2007, he starred as Jordan Collier in the sci-fi series The 4400. Other television highlights include roles in The O.C., Meteor, and Helix, as well as his haunting portrayal of Darren Richmond in AMC’s crime drama The Killing.

In 2017, Campbell took on the title role in the Canadian noir series Cardinal, a performance that earned him three consecutive Canadian Screen Awards. His more recent work includes voice acting for The Rocketeer animated series and Star Trek: Prodigy, along with live-action appearances in FBI and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Film Career

Campbell made his big-screen debut in 1991 as the dashing pilot-turned-superhero in Disney’s The Rocketeer. The film has since achieved cult status and introduced Campbell to a global audience.

In 1992, he played Quincey Morris in Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula, followed by the Civil War epic Gettysburg in 1993. He reprised his role in the prequel Gods and Generals a decade later.

He continued his film career with a mix of genres, appearing in Under the Hula Moon, Enough (alongside Jennifer Lopez), The Rising Place, and Copperhead. His international reach extended to Norwegian productions such as Troll and Narvik. In 2025, Campbell will return to the big screen in the reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer.

Personal Life

Billy Campbell was once engaged to actress Jennifer Connelly, his co-star from The Rocketeer, but the relationship ended in 1996. He later married Anne, a Norwegian native, and the couple now lives on her family farm in Rygge, Norway, with their two children. Campbell also maintains a residence in Vancouver, British Columbia, balancing his family life with his continued work in North American and international projects.