Billy Dee Williams: Biography, Latest News & Videos

  • Birth Name: William December Williams
  • Birth Place: New York, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/06/1937, Aries
  • Profession: Actor
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Will Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher Return for the New Star Wars Films?

Harrison Ford has already said he's interested in reprising his role as Han Solo in the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII, and now his Star Wars co-stars Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are looking to revive their characters Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia as well, according to reports.

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The Wednesday Playlist: 60 Minutes' Sports Spinoff, Stars Take a Dive, People's Choice

Showtime's competitive juices aren't limited to the arena of scripted entertainment. Now the pay cable network is challenging HBO's Real Sports franchise by turning to masters of long-form narrative with the launch of 60 Minutes Sports (10/9c). Among the segments in Wednesday's premiere: a closer-up profile by Bob Simon of FC Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi, whose prowess at 25 was demonstrated in last Sunday's 60 Minutes piece on the Barcelona team.read more

Billy Dee Williams Heads to Modern Family; Nathan Lane to Return

Star Wars vet Billy Dee Williams has landed a guest-starring role on ABC's Modern Family, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Williams, who played Lando Calrissian in the original trilogy, will...read more

Billy Dee Williams: Videos

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars - Command & Conquer 3 - Launch Trailer
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Dynasty, Season 1
Weekend Update Segment - Billy Dee Williams

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The Perfect Age of Rock 'n Roll
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Driving Me Crazy
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The Perfect Age of Rock 'n Roll

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Modern Family: New Year's Eve
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The Namesake
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The Trial
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Fear

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Year Title Description
2011 The Perfect Age Of Rock 'N' Roll Movie, Actor
2010 3 Ways to Get a Husband TV Show Series, Actor
2008 Barry Monday Movie, Actor - Lonnie Green
2007 General Hospital TV Show Series, Actor - Toussaint Dubois
2006 Snoop Dogg's Hood Of Horror Movie, Actor - Pastor Charlie

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NCIS: What Will Gibbs' "Namesake" Teach Him About Himself?

Is NCIS big enough for two Leroy Jethros?

On Tuesday's episode (8/7c, CBS), we may just find out. During the hour, aptly titled "The Namesake," Gibbs (Mark Harmon) will once again cross paths with Leroy Jethro Moore (guest star Billy Dee Williams), the man after whom Gibbs was named.

Keck's Exclusives: NCIS casts Star Wars veteran Billy Dee Williams

"Leroy Jethro Moore is a World War II Marine veteran who received a distinguished Medal of Honor," Williams tells TVGuide.com of his character... read more

Sweeps Roundup: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

These are the guest stars and events that the networks have planned for the first week of November sweeps:

Monday, Oct. 29

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90210 (The CW)
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte tests out his acting skills when he makes a cameo appearance at a resort where Naomi and Max are staying.

The Voice (NBC)
Grab your fighting gloves! Knock-out rounds... read more

Keck's Exclusives: More Details on Billy Dee Williams' NCIS Role

Going into NCIS' 10th season, you'd think we've learned all there is to know about Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Think again. As I reported last week, an October episode will introduce Star Wars vet Billy Dee Williams as Gibbs' namesake.

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Keck's Exclusives: NCIS Casts Star Wars Veteran

NCIS is getting a new Leroy Jethro — who'll look a lot like Lando Calrissian! Don't worry, TV's top series isn't replacing uber popular lead Mark Harmon in his role. Rather, Star Wars veteran Billy Dee Williams will appear as another Leroy Jethro — who Leroy Jethro Gibbs was named for. In an October episode, Williams will play LJ, a World War II veteran and close friend of the Gibbs clan.

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Inside White Collar's White Hot Flashback

What a difference eight years makes. Back then, White Collar's con-man extraordinaire Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) was a little more blue collar, FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) was itching to collar him, and street swindler Mozzie (Willie Garson) wore a piece. And we don't mean a gun.

"I remember walking past the hair and makeup room and seeing Willie in a different toupee every time and just dying laughing," says Bomer. "My favorite was the 'Shaggy' look from Scooby Doo."

But tonight's White Collar episode — which flashes back to 2003 — explores deeper roots than Mozzie's. Over a six-pack and a bottle of red wine, Peter and Neal discuss their most pressing case: catching Vincent Adler (Andrew McCarthy), the man behind Kate's death, the music-box mystery and Mozzie's shooting.... read more

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