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William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor and singer. [2] [3] Porter gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. [4] Porter won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Lola in Kinky Boots.
Billy Porter is a multi-talented performer who has starred in Broadway shows, pop music, and TV series such as Pose and Cinderella. IMDb provides his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos, and more.
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Nov 4, 2022 · November 4, 20221:27 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. Terry Gross. 42-Minute Listen. Playlist. Porter won an Emmy for Pose, and a Tony for the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. In addition to performing,...
- Terry Gross
Oct 19, 2021 · Billy Porter On 'Pose,' 'Kinky Boots' And More. More recently, Porter won an Emmy for his starring role on Pose, an FX series set in the underground gay and trans ball culture of the late '80s...
- Terry Gross
May 19, 2021 · The Pose star and Broadway legend tells The Hollywood Reporter he was diagnosed in 2007 and kept it a secret for years. He says he is ready to break the silence and end the stigma around HIV.
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Nov 20, 2023 · Following star-making roles in Broadway's Kinky Boots and FX's Pose, Billy Porter has released an original album that plays out like mini-autobiographies: Black Mona Lisa.
Dec 1, 2022 · Billy Porter, a Grammy, Tony and Emmy-winning legend, reflects on his three-decade journey from \"Star Search\" to Hollywood Walk of Fame. He shares how he broke barriers, defied expectations and found his original dream as a singer and actor.
