Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Acting
Born 1937-04-06New York City, New York, USA

Biography

William December "Billy Dee" Williams Jr. (born April 6, 1937) is an American actor, artist, and singer. He is best known as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise, first in the early 1980s, and nearly forty years later in The Rise of Skywalker (2019), marking one of the longest intervals between onscreen portrayals of a character by the same actor in American film history. He made his film debut in 1959 in The Last Angry Man starring Paul Muni, in which he portrayed a juvenile delinquent. His first big break was in the acclaimed television movie, Brian's Song in which he played Gale Sayers. In 1972 he played Billie Holliday's husband Louis McKay in Motown Productions' Holiday biopic Lady Sings the Blues. Diana Ross starred in Lady Sings the Blues opposite Williams; Motown paired the two of them again three years later in Mahogany. His work has earned him numerous awards and honors including three NAACP Image Awards, and the NAACP Lifetime Achievement award. He was inducted into the Black Filmmaker's Hall of Fame in 1984, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.

Movies (107)

The Lego Movie
7.4

The Lego Movie

2014Movie7.4
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
6.3

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019Movie6.3
The Empire Strikes Back
8.4

The Empire Strikes Back

1980Movie8.4
Batman
7.2

Batman

1989Movie7.2
The Lego Batman Movie
7.3

The Lego Batman Movie

2017Movie7.3
Return of the Jedi
7.9

Return of the Jedi

1983Movie7.9
The Conversation
7.5

The Conversation

1974Movie7.5
Undercover Brother
5.9

Undercover Brother

2002Movie5.9
Nighthawks
6.4

Nighthawks

1981Movie6.4
Fanboys
6.2

Fanboys

2009Movie6.2
I Am Not Your Negro
7.7

I Am Not Your Negro

2017Movie7.7
Lady Sings the Blues
6.9

Lady Sings the Blues

1972Movie6.9
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation
6.3

LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation

2022Movie6.3
LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
6.6

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special

2020Movie6.6
The Skywalker Legacy
7.8

The Skywalker Legacy

2020Movie7.8
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.6

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004Movie7.6
Driving Me Crazy
3.9

Driving Me Crazy

1991Movie3.9
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
7.5

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III

2010Movie7.5
Night of 100 Stars II
6.8

Night of 100 Stars II

1985Movie6.8
Falling For You
5.0

Falling For You

1995Movie5.0
Dirty Dancing
5.5

Dirty Dancing

2017Movie5.5
Barry Munday
5.7

Barry Munday

2010Movie5.7
STZ
10.0

STZ

2025Movie10.0
Constellation
5.6

Constellation

2007Movie5.6
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
7.5

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II

2008Movie7.5
Fear City
5.4

Fear City

1984Movie5.4
The Ladies Man
5.4

The Ladies Man

2000Movie5.4
Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
4.8

Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror

2006Movie4.8
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
6.1

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits

2019Movie6.1
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
6.1

Is That Black Enough for You?!?

2022Movie6.1
Quincy
7.3

Quincy

2018Movie7.3
Dangerous Passion
5.0

Dangerous Passion

1990Movie5.0
The Take
6.8

The Take

1974Movie6.8
It's Black Entertainment
8.7

It's Black Entertainment

2002Movie8.7
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
6.1

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

1976Movie6.1
Steel Sharks
5.3

Steel Sharks

1997Movie5.3
Stallone: Frank, That Is
5.8

Stallone: Frank, That Is

2021Movie5.8
Hit!
5.8

Hit!

1973Movie5.8
The Out-of-Towners
6.8

The Out-of-Towners

1970Movie6.8
Voices That Care
7.0

Voices That Care

1991Movie7.0
Courage
6.8

Courage

1986Movie6.8
The Impostor
4.7

The Impostor

1984Movie4.7
iMurders
3.3

iMurders

2008Movie3.3
In Search of Tomorrow
6.7

In Search of Tomorrow

2022Movie6.7
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
7.2

Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

1986Movie7.2
The Visit
7.9

The Visit

2001Movie7.9
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight

Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight

2008Movie
Alien Intruder
3.3

Alien Intruder

1993Movie3.3
Children of Divorce
7.5

Children of Divorce

1980Movie7.5
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
8.7

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983Movie8.7
Shooting Stars
5.0

Shooting Stars

1983Movie5.0
The Contract
4.6

The Contract

1999Movie4.6
Brian's Song
7.3

Brian's Song

1971Movie7.3
The Last Place on Earth
5.7

The Last Place on Earth

2002Movie5.7
Batman Is Just Not That Into You
5.6

Batman Is Just Not That Into You

2017Movie5.6
Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?
4.3

Movie Sound Effects: How Do They Do That?

2017Movie4.3
The Hostage Tower
4.8

The Hostage Tower

1980Movie4.8
The Glass House
6.4

The Glass House

1972Movie6.4
Moving Target
4.7

Moving Target

1996Movie4.7
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
8.2

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980Movie8.2
Dark Empire

Dark Empire

Movie
Mahogany
5.9

Mahogany

1975Movie5.9
Giraffes Can't Dance

Giraffes Can't Dance

2006Movie
Woo
4.3

Woo

1998Movie4.3
Deadly Illusion
5.5

Deadly Illusion

1987Movie5.5
Giant Steps
8.0

Giant Steps

1992Movie8.0
Carter's Army
4.5

Carter's Army

1975Movie4.5
The Return of Desperado
7.7

The Return of Desperado

1988Movie7.7
The Last Angry Man
6.9

The Last Angry Man

1959Movie6.9
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
7.9

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

2015Movie7.9
Merry F#%$in' Christmas
5.5

Merry F#%$in' Christmas

2005Movie5.5
The Prince
7.5

The Prince

1996Movie7.5
When Star Wars Ruled the World
8.8

When Star Wars Ruled the World

2004Movie8.8
Hard Time
5.9

Hard Time

1998Movie5.9
Christmas Lilies of the Field
6.0

Christmas Lilies of the Field

1979Movie6.0
Lost Flight
4.3

Lost Flight

1970Movie4.3
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
8.8

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983Movie8.8
Marked for Murder
5.7

Marked for Murder

1993Movie5.7
Fear Runs Silent
4.8

Fear Runs Silent

2000Movie4.8
Good Neighbor
4.7

Good Neighbor

2001Movie4.7
The Fourth King
6.3

The Fourth King

1997Movie6.3
Time Bomb
6.3

Time Bomb

1984Movie6.3
Diary of a Single Mom
4.0

Diary of a Single Mom

2009Movie4.0
The Final Comedown
6.5

The Final Comedown

1972Movie6.5
The Man in 3B
6.1

The Man in 3B

2015Movie6.1
Number One with a Bullet
4.6

Number One with a Bullet

1987Movie4.6
3 Ways to Get a Husband
5.0

3 Ways to Get a Husband

2010Movie5.0
Message from Nam
5.3

Message from Nam

1993Movie5.3
The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
5.5

The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll

2011Movie5.5
Mask of Death
3.8

Mask of Death

1996Movie3.8
Oceans of Fire
4.9

Oceans of Fire

1986Movie4.9
Percy & Thunder
8.0

Percy & Thunder

1993Movie8.0
Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues

Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues

1987Movie
Epoch: Evolution
5.5

Epoch: Evolution

2003Movie5.5
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
8.0

Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

1997Movie8.0
Diamonds on the Silver Screen

Diamonds on the Silver Screen

Movie
Secret Agent 00 Soul
5.5

Secret Agent 00 Soul

1990Movie5.5
Scott Joplin
6.6

Scott Joplin

1977Movie6.6
Triplecross
4.8

Triplecross

1995Movie4.8
The Right of the People
5.7

The Right of the People

1986Movie5.7
Clear Lines of Sight: Sidney J. Furie at Paramount

Clear Lines of Sight: Sidney J. Furie at Paramount

2023Movie
Marvin & Tige
5.1

Marvin & Tige

1985Movie5.1
Afro Promo
8.0

Afro Promo

1997Movie8.0
The Maintenance Man

The Maintenance Man

2004Movie
Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time

Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time

2009Movie
Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar

Movie
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

2003Movie

TV Shows (64)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015Series6.1
NCIS
7.6

NCIS

2003Series7.6
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019Series6.3
Modern Family
7.9

Modern Family

2009Series7.9
Lost
8.0

Lost

2004Series8.0
Robot Chicken
7.6

Robot Chicken

2005Series7.6
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Dancing with the Stars
6.1

Dancing with the Stars

2005Series6.1
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.3

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993Series7.3
Glee
6.8

Glee

2009Series6.8
Scrubs
8.2

Scrubs

2001Series8.2
White Collar
8.2

White Collar

2009Series8.2
That '70s Show
7.9

That '70s Show

1998Series7.9
Dynasty
6.5

Dynasty

1981Series6.5
Mission: Impossible
7.6

Mission: Impossible

1966Series7.6
Private Practice
7.5

Private Practice

2007Series7.5
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956Series
Late Night with David Letterman
6.1

Late Night with David Letterman

1982Series6.1
The Boondocks
8.3

The Boondocks

2005Series8.3
A Different World
7.1

A Different World

1987Series7.1
Star Wars Rebels
7.7

Star Wars Rebels

2014Series7.7
And Just Like That…
7.2

And Just Like That…

2021Series7.2
Key & Peele
7.7

Key & Peele

2012Series7.7
Martin
7.5

Martin

1992Series7.5
Dinah!
7.0

Dinah!

1974Series7.0
Wiseguy
6.6

Wiseguy

1987Series6.6
The F.B.I.
5.6

The F.B.I.

1965Series5.6
The Defenders
6.3

The Defenders

1961Series6.3
The Hughleys
6.8

The Hughleys

1998Series6.8
North and South
7.5

North and South

1985Series7.5
The Jeffersons
7.3

The Jeffersons

1975Series7.3
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
8.0

Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

2019Series8.0
Celebrity Ghost Stories
7.3

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009Series7.3
In Living Color
7.6

In Living Color

1990Series7.6
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
7.0

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy

2024Series7.0
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
6.1

The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange

2012Series6.1
Half & Half
8.3

Half & Half

2002Series8.3
The Mod Squad
6.1

The Mod Squad

1968Series6.1
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
6.9

LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures

2016Series6.9
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past
6.6

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past

2025Series6.6
The Jacksons: An American Dream
6.8

The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992Series6.8
Comic Book Men
6.9

Comic Book Men

2012Series6.9
Titan Maximum
5.7

Titan Maximum

2009Series5.7
Street Time
2.5

Street Time

2002Series2.5
18 Wheels of Justice
5.3

18 Wheels of Justice

2000Series5.3
Bring Back...
6.0

Bring Back...

2005Series6.0
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
6.3

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

1973Series6.3
LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles
6.2

LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles

2013Series6.2
LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales
6.6

LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales

2015Series6.6
General Hospital: Night Shift
7.3

General Hospital: Night Shift

2007Series7.3
Chiefs
7.9

Chiefs

1983Series7.9
Lonesome Dove: The Series
6.5

Lonesome Dove: The Series

1994Series6.5
LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises
6.1

LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises

2016Series6.1
Mind of Mencia
3.2

Mind of Mencia

2005Series3.2
Black in the 80s

Black in the 80s

2005Series
Coronet Blue
6.7

Coronet Blue

1967Series6.7
Star Wars Detours
6.5

Star Wars Detours

Series6.5
The Rebels
4.6

The Rebels

2014Series4.6
The New People
6.2

The New People

1969Series6.2
Double Dare
8.0

Double Dare

1985Series8.0
Icons Unearthed: Batman
9.0

Icons Unearthed: Batman

2024Series9.0