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Billy Dee Williams (William December Williams) was born on 6 April, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA, is an actor,soundtrack,writer. Discover Billy Dee Williams's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
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William December Williams |
Occupation |
actor,soundtrack,writer |
Age |
87 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
Born |
6 April 1937 |
Birthday |
6 April |
Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 87 years old group.
Billy Dee Williams Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Billy Dee Williams height is 6' (1.83 m) .
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6' (1.83 m) |
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Who Is Billy Dee Williams's Wife?
His wife is Teruko Nakagami (27 December 1972 - present) ( 1 child), Marlene Clark (November 1968 - 1971) ( divorced), Audrey Sellers (1960 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Wife |
Teruko Nakagami (27 December 1972 - present) ( 1 child), Marlene Clark (November 1968 - 1971) ( divorced), Audrey Sellers (1960 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
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Billy Dee Williams Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Billy Dee Williams worth at the age of 87 years old? Billy Dee Williams’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Billy Dee Williams's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
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.
Was cited as one of the most promising movie personalities of 1973 in John Willis' 1974 Film Annual "Screen World" book.
Originally auditioned for the role of Han Solo in 1976.
The movie Com-TAC 303 starring Billy Dee Williams, Greg Morris, Chad Everett, and Henry Fonda, began filming Jul 25, 1977, in the Mojave Desert, but shut down several weeks later when financing was withdrawn by the studio.
Has a son named Corey Dee Williams, who graduated from North Hollywood in 1978. Stepdaughter Miyako also attended same high school and was in the 10th grade when Corey graduated.
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).
He and actress/singer Diahann Carroll were classmates at the New York City High School of the Performing Arts, the school that was featured on the popular television series Fame (1982).
In addition to playing Lando Calrissian in the original Star Wars trilogy, he played the part in the NPR radio dramatization of "The Empire Strikes Back" (1983). However, he was not available to reprise the role for "Return of the Jedi" (1996).
Inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1984.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1521 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on March 27, 1985.
The character Walter "Doc" Hartford from the animated space opera The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986) was based on him.
He accepted the role of D.A. Harvey Dent in Batman (1989) with the knowledge and expectation that Dent would eventually become Two-Face; he reportedly had a clause put into his contract reserving the role for him in any sequels, which Warner Bros. had to buy out so they could cast Tommy Lee Jones.
He still actively paints, and some of his work can be seen at his online gallery. He has had solo exhibitions in various galleries around the United States, and his work hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Schomburg Museum. The beautiful covers of the Thelonious Monk Competition programs since 1990 are by him.
Was arrested in Los Angeles after police received a call from his live-in girlfriend accusing him of battery. Williams was charged with cohabitational abuse and released on $50,000 bail. [January 1996]
Inducted into the International Mustache Hall of Fame in 2015 (inaugural class) in the category Film & Television.