Beau Billingslea

Birth Name:

John Daniel Billingslea

Birth Place:

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Attended the University of Connecticut on a football scholarship
Kansas City Athletics offered him a contract to play baseball after he graduated from high school, but he turned it down in order to go to college
Started acting while he was attending law school, then worked as an attorney for a time
Was an officer in the military and was promoted to captain by the time he left
Most recognized for his role as Jet Black on "Cowboy Bebop," a role he stated he greatly enjoyed playing since it reminded him of himself
Was a JAG during his time in the military and has since played a number of military personnel as an actor, even appearing on "JAG․"
Learned how to speak the German, Italian and French languages

2016BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special:Nominated
2016BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in an Anime Feature Film/Special in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2016BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special:Nominated

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