Billy Dee Williams

William December Williams Jr. or Billy Dee Williams is a veteran actor, artist and singer, who rose to fame for his role in the Star Wars films. Billy originally had the desire to become a painter, but pursued an acting job to provide for the school supplies that the National Academy of Fine Arts and Design required him to have. At 43 years of age, after decades of acting and switching between productions, Billy landed the role that would change his life forever, Lando Calrissian in Star Wars.

Today, Billy enjoys a lifestyle free of loans as his successful career has granted him the money and freedom to do whatever he wants. At 84 years of age, Billy has recently referred to himself as, gender fluid, and isn’t afraid to be called him or her. This speaks volumes about how magnificent he is as a person and a celebrity.