Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams is an actor known for his impressive array of film and television appearances over the past 50+ years. He gained national attention for his role in the television movie Brian's Song, which earned him an Emmy nomination for Best Actor.
Movie Actor
April 6, 1937
Aries
88
New York
Billy Dee Williams, an American actor, artist, and singer, is renowned for portraying Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise. His career, spanning over five decades, includes an Emmy-nominated performance in the TV movie “Brian’s Song,” which brought him national attention. Williams has appeared in notable films such as “Mahogany,” “Lady Sings the Blues,” “Nighthawks,” and the Batman series, and has released albums like “Let’s Misbehave” and “Taking Sides.” As an accomplished painter, his artwork has been exhibited in galleries across the U.S.