Billy Dee Williams – 1937

Billy Dee Williams has left an indelible investment in the profession. Fans have praised his many performances in movies and television, such as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars film.

Williams carved a name as one of the industry’s most dependable figures. When he was younger, he wanted to be a painter or an artist rather than an actor. He entered the acting world to perform and earn money to support himself. This move led him to join it as a career option. He achieved the zenith of his fame when he played Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back at 43. He began painting soon after, and at the age of 56, he held his first solo exhibition, fulfilling his life-long dream.