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Billy Porter

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American singer and actor

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1969 · age 57
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William Ellis Porter II is an American singer, actor, writer, director and businessperson. He gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor.

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Awards 6

2024Isabelle Stevenson Award
2022Tony Award for Best Musical
2019Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
2014Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
2013Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
2013Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

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William Ellis Porter II is an American singer, actor, writer, director and businessperson. He gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. For his role as Lola in Kinky Boots, he won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. He credits the part for "cracking open" his feminine side to confront toxic masculinity. He also won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for the musical's accompanying album.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
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Born 1969 · age 57
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25 languages

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