Billy Crawford, 1982
Actors · May 16, 1982
Billy Crawford
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Billy Crawford is 44 years old, born May 16, 1982 in Philippines · Taurus.
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About
Billy Crawford pivoted from child-star films to international pop success, selling 2 million records worldwide. Born May 16, 1982, in the Philippines, the actor and singer earned a NRJ Music Awards, FAMAS Award, and special Aning Dangal from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. His 2002 album Ride went Gold in Switzerland and Platinum in France, with "Trackin" hitting No. 1 in the Netherlands. As a Taurus, Crawford channels determination into reinvention—from child performer on That's Entertainment to MTV's 1995 Video Music Awards backup dancer for Michael Jackson, to 2022 grand winner of France's Danse avec les Stars.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Billy Crawford built a career spanning three continents and four decades, starting as a child performer and evolving into a platinum-certified pop artist. Born May 16, 1982, in the Philippines, Crawford made his television debut on the variety show That's Entertainment, then landed roles in films like Lost Command and Sandakot Na Bala (both 1988) and the series Lovingly Yours, Helen. At age 12, he relocated to New York City and enrolled at the Professional Performing Arts School; within months, he was selected as one of Michael Jackson's backup dancers for a performance at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
After graduating from performing arts high school and returning to the Philippines, Crawford staged Billy Crawford: It's Time at the Araneta Coliseum as his homecoming special. He released three studio albums under V2 Records, beginning with his self-titled debut, followed by Ride in 2002—a commercial breakthrough certified Gold in Switzerland and Platinum in France. The album's lead single, "Trackin," became his signature hit, reaching No. 1 in the Netherlands, peaking at No. 11 on the European Hot 100 Singles, and selling 500,000 units in France. Across his career, Crawford has sold approximately 2 million records worldwide, ranking among the best-selling Filipino artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Crawford holds awards including a NRJ Music Awards, a FAMAS Award, and a special Aning Dangal from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. In 2022, he was announced as the grand winner of the French dance competition program Danse avec les Stars. As a Taurus born in May, Crawford exhibits the sign's association with persistence and artistic refinement. His Life Path number 5 reflects his adaptability across acting, singing, and dance. Filipino actors span theater, film, television, and music; Crawford's trajectory exemplifies this multidisciplinary tradition.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Crawford performed on the variety show That's Entertainment as a child, then secured roles in films including Lost Command and Sandakot Na Bala (both 1988) and the television series Lovingly Yours, Helen. At age 12, in 1994, he left the Philippines for New York City to enroll at the Professional Performing Arts School. Less than one year into his U.S. studies, he was chosen as one of Michael Jackson's backup dancers for a performance at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards—a pivotal moment that raised his international profile.
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Trivia
- Crawford performed as a backup dancer for Michael Jackson at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards while still a teenager studying at the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City.
- His 2002 single "Trackin" sold 500,000 units in France alone and reached No. 1 in the Netherlands, making it his most commercially successful song across Europe.
- In 2022, Crawford won the grand prize of Danse avec les Stars, the French version of the international dance competition franchise.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Billy Crawford reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Billy Crawford?
- Billy Crawford is 44 years old (born May 16, 1982).
- When is Billy Crawford's birthday?
- Billy Crawford was born on May 16, 1982.
- What is Billy Crawford's zodiac sign?
- Billy Crawford is a Taurus, born May 16, 1982.
- What is Billy Crawford's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Billy Crawford was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Billy Crawford from?
- Billy Crawford is from Philippines.
- What does Billy Crawford do?
- Billy Crawford is a actor.
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