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My Take
Billy Dee Williams will forever be Lando Calrissian to me, and that is no small thing, he gave Star Wars a dose of grown-up charm it badly needed. But what I respect most is his range beyond that: over a hundred roles across six decades, plus careers as a novelist and painter. Few actors carry that kind of effortless cool into their later years, and fewer still are genuinely multitalented off-screen. His work in films like Mahogany shows a depth often overlooked. I find his longevity and quiet versatility deeply admirable, a true elder statesman of his craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Billy Dee Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- ビリー・ディー・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- びりー・でぃー・うぃりあむず
- Born
- April 6, 1937 (age 89)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / novelist / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1984 Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Billy Dee Williams born?
Born April 6, 1937 (age 89).
Where is Billy Dee Williams from?
Billy Dee Williams is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Billy Dee Williams do?
Billy Dee Williams works as television actor, film actor, actor, novelist, writer.
Television actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.