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William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor and singer. [2][3] Porter gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. [4] . Porter won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Lola in Kinky Boots.
Billy Porter. Actor: Pose. Before embarking on a career as a mainstream pop vocalist, Billy Porter built a substantial reputation as a theatrical singer in Broadway productions such as Grease and Smokey Joe's Cafe.
May 19, 2021 · Billy Porter has broken his silence over his HIV diagnosis, saying he told nearly no one for 14 years out of shame and fear of retaliation and marginalization in his industry.
May 19, 2021 · In the 14 years since, the Emmy-winning star of Pose has told next to no one, fearing marginalization and retaliation in an industry that hasn’t always been kind to him.
May 19, 2021 · Billy Porter made history by winning an Emmy in 2019 for his role as Pray Tell, a character who is HIV-positive, on the FX series “Pose.” Now Porter has shared that he’s been drawing on his own...
Nov 20, 2023 · Billy Porter just released a new album on his own terms --- with songs that often serve as little autobiographies — called Black Mona Lisa. Porter says it took years for his career to...
2M Followers, 1,565 Following, 3,479 Posts - Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) on Instagram: "Singer • Actor • Writer • Director 3x Tony + Grammy, Emmy, 5x NAACP Award Nominee Black Mona Lisa is out now! 🖤🖼️🎶"
Billy Porter. Actor: Pose. Before embarking on a career as a mainstream pop vocalist, Billy Porter built a substantial reputation as a theatrical singer in Broadway productions such as Grease and Smokey Joe's Cafe.
Apr 25, 2023 · Billy Porter is a multi-hyphenate artist who won an Emmy for his portrayal of ballroom emcee Pray Tell on the groundbreaking series "Pose," a Tony and a Grammy for...
Nov 20, 2023 · Billy Porter is the 2023 recipient of Vulture’s Honorary Degree as a Master of Culture — and given Porter’s contributions across screen, stage, song, and celebrity, the distinction seems ...