Billy Porter
William Ellis Porter II is an American actor, singer, writer and director famous for his Broadway performances and solo career.
About
Billy Porter is an American stage and television actor, singer and songwriter. He is most widely known for originating the role of Lola in the Broadway musical Kinky Boots, for which he won the Tony Award. He is also widely acclaimed for his leading role in the critically acclaimed FX drama Pose.
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5 Interesting Facts about Billy Porter
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Won Tony, Grammy and Emmy Awards
Billy Porter is the first openly gay black man to win a Tony Award, Grammy Award and Emmy Award.
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Broadway Debut at Age
Billy Porter made his Broadway debut at the age of 19 in the musical Smokey Joe’s Cafe.
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Starred in Kinky Boots
Billy Porter starred in the hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots, earning him the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
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Won an Emmy for Pose
Billy Porter won an Emmy in 2019 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Pray Tell in the FX series Pose.
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First Openly Gay Man to Host the Tonys
Billy Porter became the first openly gay man to host the Tonys in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Billy Porter, a renowned American stage actor, was born on September 21, 1969 and is currently 53 years old. He is best known for his powerful performances in Broadway plays such as "Kinky Boots" and "Angels in America", and won an Emmy Award for his outstanding performance as Pray Tell in the FX show "Pose".