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William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor and singer. Porter gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. Porter won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Lola in Kinky Boots.
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- William Ellis Porter II, September 21, 1969 (age 54), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- 1992–present
Actor. Producer. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:42. Our Son (2023) 17 Videos. 99+ Photos. Before embarking on a career as a mainstream pop vocalist, Billy Porter built a substantial reputation as a theatrical singer in Broadway productions such as Grease and Smokey Joe's Cafe.
- Actor, Producer, Director
- September 21, 1969
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Billy Porter Dazzles in Crystal-Embellished Louboutin Platform Boots at 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner
Multi-hyphenate Billy Porter put on a pair of sparkly shoes Saturday night. The performer attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., wearing crystal-embellished Christian ...
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All the Celebs Who Are Reportedly Skipping the 2024 Met Gala
There won’t be a bad show, I promise you that. Oh, you know I gotta go support. You know it,” he told the outlet. Daniele Venturelli - Getty Images Billy Porter Billy Porter last shut down the ...
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September 21, 1969 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Height. 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) Mini Bio. Before embarking on a career as a mainstream pop vocalist, Billy Porter built a substantial reputation as a theatrical singer in Broadway productions such as Grease and Smokey Joe's Cafe.
- September 21, 1969
Learn about Billy Porter, a Grammy, Emmy, and 2x Tony Award winner who is also a singer-songwriter and actor. Explore his music albums, videos, awards, and his upcoming memoir and directorial film debut.
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Oct 19, 2021 · Fourteen years after his initial diagnosis, the Pose actor revealed publicly that he is HIV-positive. Porter says being open about his health status felt like a rebirth. His new memoir is...
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Nov 4, 2022 · Billy Porter makes peace with himself: 'I set myself free, honey. No more secrets' Porter won an Emmy for Pose, and a Tony for the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. In addition to performing, he's...
Jul 6, 2022 · Billy Porter made history in 2019, becoming the first openly gay Black man to win the lead actor in a drama Emmy. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) By Daron James. July 6, 2022 6 AM PT. This is one...