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What is the Net Worth of Billy Dee Williams? Is He still Married?

What is the Net Worth of Billy Dee Williams? Is He still Married?

Facts of Billy Dee Williams

Full Name:Billy Dee Williams
Birth Date:March 6, 1937
Age:87 years
Gender:Male
Profession:Actor
Country:United States
Horoscope:Pisces
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m)
WifeTeruko Nakagami
DivorceMarlene Clark, Audrey Sellers
Net Worth$9 million
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Body Size32-26-32 inches
Birth PlaceNew York City
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerician
EthnicityAfrician-American
EducationLaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
FatherWilliam December Williams, Sr
MotherLoretta Anne
SiblingsLoretta Williams
KidsCorey Williams, Hanako Williams
Instagram Billy Dee Williams Instagram
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Billy Dee Williams is an American actor who rose to the limelight after playing Lando Calrissian and made his first appearance in “The Empire Strikes Back”. Later, made the last appearance in “The Rise of Skywalker”.

What is the Real Name Billy?

Billy was born on 6th April 1937 in New York City. He was born William December Williams Jr and now he is also known as Billy Dee. His mom’s name is Loretta Anne and his dad’s name is William December Williams Sr. He is blessed with a twin sister named by his mother name, Lorretta.

He and his sister were raised by their grandmother because his parents were busy with their careers. His mother was an opera singer and this may be the reason why he was interested to be a part of the entertainment industry.

Bill's parents
Caption: Bill’s parents (Photo: Pinterest)

He attended the LaGuardia High School of Music & Performing Arts and graduated with a degree in visual arts in the year 1955. William also went to the National Academy of Fine Arts and Design located in New York, to get a degree in classical principles of painting. In the 50s, the Guggenheim Fellowship grant nominated him and Hallgarten Prize was awarded to him. Later, he attended Harlem Actors Workshop. Besides, William holds an American nationality and belongs to the African-American ethnicity.

Who is his Current Wife of Billy?

Currently, Billy lives with his third wife. And previously, he was married to two women. In the year 1959, he tied the knot with Audrey Sellers, when he was just 20 years old. The duo shares a child together. Their child Corey Williams was born in the year 1960. And now he is an actor and a guitarist as well. After four years of their marriage, the duo parted ways. And got divorced in the year 1963.

William got married a second time to Marlene Clark, who is an actress in the year 1968. This couple did not share any children together. Unfortunately, this marriage also failed and they separated in the year 1971.

Billy Dee with his wife Teruko Nakagami
Caption: Billy Dee with his wife Teruko Nakagami (Photo: AsianBlackCouples)

With the help of a friend, he met Teruko Nakagami and fell in love with her. And tied the knot with her on 27th December 1972. The duo shares a daughter together. Their daughter Hanako William was born in the year 1973. William has a half-daughter named Miyako, who was born in Teruko’s first marriage with Wayne Shorter.

However, after having some problems in their marriage, they decided to separate. And in the year 1993, they almost divorced. But are meant to be, and are together again from the year 1997. Currently, the couple lives happily with their children.

How Rich is Billy Dee Williams?

William has always been a wealthy actor and has earned a good amount of money through his acting career. Being one of the talented actors, he charges a handsome amount of money for his movies. According to celebrity net worth, Billy has an estimated net worth of $9 million as of 2022.

Billy with his car
Caption: Billy with his car (Photo: MotorTrend)

Besides acting, he has a singing career as well. He earned this much amount of money by featuring in different movies and tv shows. His movie “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)” collected a huge amount of profit of $532.9 million at the box office. William is living a lavish and luxurious life out of his net worth.

Career

  • Billy started his career from the time when he was a college student.
  • But come to the eyes of the media after featuring in “The Cool World” in the year 1960.
  • Later, he played in the Star Wars “The Empire Strikes Back” and stole the limelight.
  • After his performance in the movie, he became one of the leading actors in the entertainment industry.
William on the sets of his movie
Caption: William on the sets of his movie (Photo: HomeTheaterSeats)
  • And played in many popular movies and shows including “Batman”, “Battlefront”, “The Lego Movie”, “The Force Awakens”, “The Rise of Skywalker”, “Batman Returns”, “The Boondocks”, “Lady Sings the Blues”, “Return of the Jedi”, “The Lego Batman Movie”, and many more.
  • He is one of those actors who have been a part of many blockbuster movies.
  • Besides acting, he has a career as a singer and painting artist. He has also voiced in many video games such as “Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast”, “Star Wars Battlefront”, “Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron”, and others.
  • Billy has an amazing and inspiring career.

FAQs of Billy Dee Williams

Who is Billy Dee Williams?

Billy is an American actor who rose to the limelight after playing Lando Calrissian and made his first appearance in “The Empire Strikes Back”.

Where was Billy Dee Williams born?

Billy was born on 6th April 1937 in New York City.