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Billy Dee Williams (born William December Williams in April 6, 1937) is an African American actor.
His first big break was in the acclaimed Television movie, Brian's Song in which he played Gale Sayers. His next hit came in 1973 when he played Louis McKay in Lady Sings the Blues.
His most famous role is Lando Calrissian in the epic science fiction film series, Star Wars ; the character made appearances in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He originally auditioned for the role of Han Solo, however, during the casting of Star Wars.
Williams has appeared in numerous other films, most recently in Constellation (2005). His last major film role was in 1989's Batman as district attorney Harvey Dent. Williams originally took the role knowing that it would land him in a sequel playing the supervillain Two Face, but the studio did not use him when the time came for the third installment, Batman Forever. Many fans were disappointed with that decision, believing he would have been superior in the role.
Williams is also well-known for his appearance in advertisements for Colt 45, a low-cost brand of malt liquor.
In January 1996, Williams was arrested for physically abusing his girlfriend during an argument.
Williams is also an avid artist.
Billy Dee Williams Filmography
Actor
• Black Action (2005)
• Big Bad Mothaz (2004)
• Epoch: Evolution (2003)
• Undercover Brother (2002)
• The Visit (2000)
• The Ladies Man (2000)
• Fear Runs Silent (1999)
• The Contract (1998)
• Mask of Death (1997)
• Steel Sharks (1997)
• Moving Target (1996)
• Dangerous Passion (1995)
• The Prince (1995)
• Triplecross (1995)
• Alien Intruder (1992)
• Giant Steps (1992)
• Jacksons, The: An American Dream (1992)
• Marked for Murder (1992)
• Percy and Thunder (1992)
• Driving Me Crazy (1991)
• Secret Agent 00 Soul (1990)
• Batman (1989)
• Oceans of Fire (1987)
• Deadly Illusion (1987)
• Number One With a Bullet (1987)
• Courage (1986)
• Shooting Stars (1985)
• Fear City (1984)
• The Imposter (1984)
• Chiefs (1983)
• Marvin and Tige (1983)
• Return of the Jedi (1983)
• Nighthawks (1981)
• Children of Divorce (1980)
• The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
• Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979)
• The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings (1976)
• The Glass House (1975)
• Mahogany (1975)
• Hit! (1973)
• The Final Comedown (1972)
• Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
• Brian's Song (1971)
• The Last Angry Man (1959)
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