Billy Rude

Billy Rude is an award-winning Chicago actor and musician represented by Stewart Talent. He brought the flamboyant Jerry Lee Lewis to life on the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet and at venues including Berkshire Theatre Group, Laguna Playhouse, and Solvang Festival Theatre. At Goodman Theatre, Billy starred in Tom Morello's punk-metal-hip-hop musical Revolution(s) and played Prince Tamino in The Matchbox Magic Flute. His credits also include Grease at Drury Lane, Sunset Boulevard at Porchlight Music Theatre, HAIR, South Pacific, and a guest role on NBC's Chicago P.D. This actor headshot by Michael Schacht — moody lighting, directional shadows, and a contemplative gaze — captures a performer equally at home channeling rock-and-roll swagger and quiet dramatic intensity.