Billy Dee Williams

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Apr 6, 1937

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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. He is easily best known to international film audiences as the roguish Lando Calrissian in the last two episodes of the original Star Wars trilogy: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). Williams can also be seen on screen in Lady Sings the Blues (1972), Nighthawks (1981), Batman (1989), Moving Target (1996) and Undercover Brother (2002). A regular performer also in many fine quality television movies and television series.

Known For

Billy Dee Williams Movies

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  • 2021 |
    Stallone: Frank, That Is
  • 2019 |

    Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

    asLando Calrissian
  • 2016 |

    The Take

    asSneed
  • 2015 |
    The Man in 3Bas Cain
  • 2014 |
    Blood Linesas Judge Devi
  • 2012 |
    This Bitter Earthas Joe Watkins
  • 2010 |
    Barry Mundayas Lonnie Green
  • 2008 |
    iMurdersas Robert Delgado
  • 2005 |
    Constellationas Helms Boxer
  • 2002 |
    The Last Place on Earthas Dr. Davis
  • 2003 |
    Today Will Be Yesterday Tomorrowas Godot
  • 2002 |
    Undercover Brotheras Gen. Warren Boutwell
  • 2001 |
    Good Neighboras Sgt. Paul Davidson
  • 2001 |
    Very Heavy Loveas Dante Brown
  • 2000 |
    The Ladies Manas Lester
  • 1999 |
    The Contractas Senator Harmon
  • 1997 |
    Steel Sharksas Adm. Jim Perry
  • 1997 |
    The Fourth Kingas Gasparre
  • 1996 |
    Mask of Deathas Agent Jeffries
  • 1996 |
    The Princeas Jamie Hicks
  • 1992 |
    Giant Stepsas Slate Thompson
  • 1991 |
    Driving Me Crazyas Max
  • 1990 |
    Secret Agent OO Soulas Secret Agent Zero
  • 1989 |

    Batman

    asHarvey Dent
  • 1987 |
    Deadly Illusionas Hamberger
  • 1987 |
    Number One with a Bulletas Det. Frank Hazeltine
  • 1984 |
    Fear Cityas Al Wheeler
  • 1983 |
    Marvin & Tigeas Richard Davis
  • 1983 |

    Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

    asLando Calrissian
  • 1981 |
    Nighthawksas Matthew Fox
  • 1980 |

    Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

    asLando Calrissian
  • 1977 |
    Scott Joplinas Scott Joplin
  • 1976 |
    The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kingsas Bingo Long (P)
  • 1975 |
    Mahoganyas Brian Walker
  • 1973 |
    Hit!as Nick Allen
  • 1972 |
    Lady Sings the Bluesas Louis McKay
  • 1972 |
    The Final Comedownas Johnny Johnson
  • 1959 |
    The Last Angry Manas Josh Quincy