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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Billy_Dee_WilliamsBilly Dee Williams - Wikipedia

    Williams was cast as Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), becoming the first African-American actor with a role in the Star Wars series. He would reprise the role in Return of the Jedi (1983). Williams voiced the character in the audio drama adaption of The Empire Strikes Back (1983).

  3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001850Billy Dee Williams - Biography - IMDb

    Learn about the life and career of Billy Dee Williams, the actor who played Lando Calrissian in Star Wars and Harvey Dent in Batman. Find out his birth name, height, family, spouse, children, trivia, quotes and more.

    • April 6, 1937

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    Billy Dee Williams, born as William December Williams Jr., is an eminent actor, artist and singer, best known for his role as Lando Calrissian in the ‘Star Wars’ film franchise. Born in the USA to African-American parents, he debuted in stage at the age of seven.

  6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001850Billy Dee Williams - IMDb

    Billy Dee Williams. Actor: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. Billy Dee Williams was born William December Williams on April 6, 1937 in New York City. Billy Dee has notched up an impressive array of film and television appearances over the past 50+ years.

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  7. www.cbsnews.com › news › billy-dee-williamsThe adventurous life of Billy Dee Williams - CBS News

    Feb 25, 2024 · The actor, who played Lando Calrissian in Star Wars, shares his life story in "Hello, what have we here?" He talks about his roles, his relationships, his insecurities, and his love of being in love.

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  8. www.wikiwand.com › en › Billy_Dee_WilliamsBilly Dee Williams - Wikiwand

    William December Williams Jr. (born April 6, 1937) is an American actor, novelist and painter. He has appeared in over 100 films and television roles over six decades.

  9. www.wpr.org › art › billy-dee-williams-memoirBilly Dee Williams reflects on a lifetime as artist and actor

    Feb 23, 2024 · The actor shares his storied career in arts, from painting to acting, and his landmark roles in Star Wars, Brian's Song and Lady Sings the Blues. He also reflects on his friendship with James Baldwin and his activism for civil rights.