Billy Dee Williams Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 103 kg |
Date of Birth | April 6, 1937 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Spouse | Teruko Nakagami |
Billy Dee Williams is an American actor, voice actor, and singer who came to prominence in the early ’80s with his appearance as Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back (1980). However, he started his career in 1959 with the portrayal of Josh Quincy in The Last Angry Man. With time, he has also amassed a huge fan base with more than 300k followers on Twitter and more than 250k followers on Instagram
Born Name
William December Williams Jr.
Nick Name
Billy Dee

Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Billy Dee studied at the Booker T. Washington Junior High School. Later, he joined the LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts from where he graduated with a major in arts in 1955.
At LaGuardia, he was given a 2-year scholarship to study with a focus on classical principles of painting at the National Academy of Design.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor, Singer
Family
- Father – William December Williams, Sr. (1910–2008) (Caretaker)
- Mother – Loretta Anne (1915-2016) (Elevator Operator, Performer)
- Siblings – Loretta Williams (Twin Sister)
Manager
Billy is represented by Kramer Management and TalentWorks.
Genre
Jazz
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
He has released his music with Prestige Records.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
103 kg or 227 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Billy’s name has been linked with –

Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry on his father’s side and African-Montserratian ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Disputed
He has described himself as a person with anima and animus.
Distinctive Features
- Deep smooth voice
- Gregarious manner
- Broad smile
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in commercials for various brands including Colt 45.

Billy Dee Williams Favorite Things
- Food – Chicken Kiev
Source – Esquire

Billy Dee Williams Facts
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