Personal details
- Birth Date: 1985-04-20
- Height: 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Birth Location: Woodhaven, Queens, New York, USA
- Parents: Daina Magnussen
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Writer
William Gregory Magnussen, man, that guy’s been popping up everywhere lately. You’ve probably seen him, even if you didn’t clock his name. He’s got that face—kind of mischievous, kinda charming, and definitely memorable. Dude’s been mixing it up with the big leagues for a while now. He jumped into the Hollywood scene with movies like Into the Woods back in 2014 (he was that prince, you know, the one who’s a little too into himself), and then flipped the script with a martial arts kick in Birth of the Dragon. Game Night? Oh, he totally nailed the “awkward but lovable” vibe—if you missed that one, honestly, put it on your list. And then boom, Aladdin. Yeah, the live-action one! He rolled up as Prince Anders, and honestly stole a few scenes, even with all the Will Smith blue genie chaos going on. The guy’s not just about movies, though. He slid into TV with roles in Get Shorty (the series, not the Travolta movie) and Maniac, where he got to flex some serious acting muscles alongside Jonah Hill and Emma Stone. Not too shabby, right? 2021 was a big one for him. He took the lead in Made for Love, that trippy sci-fi show on HBO Max, and managed to pop up in both The Many Saints of Newark and No Time to Die (yep, James Bond action). Basically, every time you turn around, he’s in something new—always switching it up, never really playing the same guy twice. Honestly, if you’re not watching what Magnussen’s doing, you’re probably missing out.
Robin Williams—yeah, the legend himself—basically inspired a whole generation of actors, including some you probably wouldn’t expect. There’s this story floating around about a now-famous actor who straight-up credits Robin Williams as one of the main reasons he jumped into acting in the first place. I mean, can you blame him? Williams had that wild, infectious energy that made you believe anything was possible, whether he was a genie, a nanny in drag, or a therapist with a heart of gold. It wasn’t just about being funny either—the guy could break your heart and glue it back together in the same scene. So, when you see actors mention him as a hero or a reason they got started, it’s not just some random shout-out. He really did open doors, not just for comedy, but for people who wanted to make you laugh and cry all at once. That’s legacy, right there.
This movie’s all about chasing wild dreams, even the ones that sound totally nuts. The main guy, he’s itching for adventure, talking big about base-jumping off Angel Falls—yeah, that’s right, the tallest waterfall on the planet. Not exactly your average bucket list, huh? But he’s dead serious. After that, he wants to grab a canoe and just drift down the river heading east, no schedule, no real plan, just letting the current take him. It’s not just about the adrenaline rush, though, it’s kind of about finding freedom or maybe running from something back home. The people he meets along the way? Some are all for the thrill, others think he’s off his rocker, but everyone’s got their own story. It’s that sort of “life’s too short, so why not?” vibe, filled with epic scenery, close calls, and a bunch of heart. Adventure, friendship, a little bit of chaos—yep, it’s got all that.
April 20, 1985
5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Woodhaven, Queens, New York, USA
Daina Magnussen and Surekha
40 years old