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Billy Porter

Bio: Billy Porter (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor, singer and writer. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, and has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards
Born: Sun, Sep 21 1969
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Billy Porter is 55 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Christmas Karma
Christmas Karma
Billy Porter will be
56 in Christmas Karma
Fri, Dec 19 2025
Poster of The 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Billy Porter was
55 in The 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Nov 28 2024
Poster of Disco’s Revenge
Disco’s Revenge
Billy Porter was
54 in Disco’s Revenge
Thu, May 02 2024
Poster of Eric André Live Near Broadway
Eric André Live Near Broadway
Billy Porter was
54 in Eric André Live Near Broadway
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 19 2024
Poster of Queen of New York
Queen of New York
Billy Porter was
54 in Queen of New York
Mon, Oct 16 2023
Poster of Our Son
Our Son
Billy Porter was
54 in Our Son
as 'Gabriel'.
Sat, Oct 14 2023
Poster of Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told
Billy Porter was
53 in Truth Be Told
Thu, Jul 20 2023
Poster of Let the Canary Sing
Let the Canary Sing
Billy Porter was
53 in Let the Canary Sing
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 14 2023
Poster of Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Billy Porter was
53 in Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
as 'Self - Guest'.
Wed, Apr 26 2023
Poster of Little Richard: I Am Everything
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Billy Porter was
53 in Little Richard: I Am Everything
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 11 2023
Poster of 80 for Brady
80 for Brady
Billy Porter was
53 in 80 for Brady
as 'Gugu'.
Fri, Feb 03 2023
Poster of Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!
Billy Porter was
53 in Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 20 2022
Poster of Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Billy Porter was
52 in Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 06 2022
Poster of PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
Billy Porter was
52 in PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
as 'Pray Tell (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 09 2022
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Billy Porter was
51 in Cinderella
as 'Fabulous Godmother'.
Fri, Sep 03 2021
Poster of Smoke, Lilies and Jade
Smoke, Lilies and Jade
Billy Porter was
51 in Smoke, Lilies and Jade
Fri, Aug 13 2021
Poster of Where Love Lives: A Story of Dancefloor Culture & Expression
Where Love Lives: A Story of Dancefloor Culture & Expression
Billy Porter was
51 in Where Love Lives: A Story of Dancefloor Culture & Expression
as '(Himself)'.
Thu, Mar 18 2021
Poster of 25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
Billy Porter was
51 in 25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
Tue, Mar 02 2021
Poster of Pose-a-Thon for Pride
Pose-a-Thon for Pride
Billy Porter was
50 in Pose-a-Thon for Pride
Fri, Jun 26 2020
Poster of Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Billy Porter was
50 in Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 26 2020
Poster of Like a Boss
Like a Boss
Billy Porter was
50 in Like a Boss
as 'Barrett'.
Thu, Jan 09 2020
Poster of Every Act of Life
Every Act of Life
Billy Porter was
48 in Every Act of Life
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 23 2018
Poster of Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation
Billy Porter was
48 in Broadway: The Next Generation
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of The Humbling
The Humbling
Billy Porter was
45 in The Humbling
as 'Prince'.
Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Billy Porter was
41 in Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 09 2011
Poster of The Shoe
The Shoe
Billy Porter was
41 in The Shoe
Thu, Jul 21 2011
Poster of All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
Billy Porter was
36 in All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 06 2006
Poster of Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Billy Porter was
36 in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 12 2006
Poster of Noel
Noel
Billy Porter was
35 in Noel
as 'Randy'.
Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
Billy Porter was
30 in The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy
as 'Taylor'.
Tue, Feb 01 2000
Poster of Intern
Intern
Billy Porter was
30 in Intern
as 'Sebastian Niederfarb'.
Fri, Jan 21 2000
Poster of Anastasia
Anastasia
Billy Porter was
28 in Anastasia
as 'Ensemble and Character Vocals (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 20 1997
Poster of Twisted
Twisted
Billy Porter was
27 in Twisted
as 'Shiniqua, Angel's friend'.
Thu, Nov 14 1996
Poster of Raquel: Total beauty and fitness
Raquel: Total beauty and fitness
Billy Porter was
14 in Raquel: Total beauty and fitness
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Camp
Camp
Billy Porter will be
55+ in Camp
as 'Mark'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry
Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry
Billy Porter was
54+ in Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2024
Poster of Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Billy Porter was
53+ in Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Billy Porter was
52+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Billy Porter was
52+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Billy Porter was
52+ in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
as 'Randall (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 23 2022
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World
Billy Porter was
52+ in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World
as 'Self - Special Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2022
Poster of That's My Jam
That's My Jam
Billy Porter was
52+ in That's My Jam
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 29 2021
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Billy Porter was
52+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2021
Poster of The Circuit
The Circuit
Billy Porter was
51+ in The Circuit
as 'Self - Singer/Actor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 20 2021
Poster of Middlemost Post
Middlemost Post
Billy Porter was
51+ in Middlemost Post
as 'Recycle King (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 09 2021
Poster of Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Billy Porter was
51+ in Gossip Girl
as 'Singer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 08 2021
Poster of That Damn Michael Che
That Damn Michael Che
Billy Porter was
51+ in That Damn Michael Che
First Air Date
Thu, May 06 2021
Poster of Equal
Equal
Billy Porter was
51+ in Equal
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of The Drew Barrymore Show
The Drew Barrymore Show
Billy Porter was
50+ in The Drew Barrymore Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2020
Poster of Dear...
Dear...
Billy Porter was
50+ in Dear...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Billy Porter was
50+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of Visible: Out on Television
Visible: Out on Television
Billy Porter was
50+ in Visible: Out on Television
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 14 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Billy Porter was
49+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Billy Porter was
49+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Billy Porter was
49+ in The Twilight Zone
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 2019
Poster of Desus & Mero
Desus & Mero
Billy Porter was
49+ in Desus & Mero
as 'Self - Illustrious Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of POSE
POSE
Billy Porter was
48+ in POSE
as 'Pray Tell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2018
Poster of Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Billy Porter was
48+ in Big Mouth
as 'Ocean (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Billy Porter was
45+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Billy Porter was
45+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
Billy Porter was
45+ in Celebrity Family Feud
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Billy Porter was
45+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Billy Porter was
45+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Trailblazer Honors
Trailblazer Honors
Billy Porter was
44+ in Trailblazer Honors
as 'Self - Speaker'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Billy Porter was
44+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Billy Porter was
44+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Billy Porter was
44+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Land of Lola: Backstage at 'Kinky Boots' with Billy Porter
Land of Lola: Backstage at 'Kinky Boots' with Billy Porter
Billy Porter was
43+ in Land of Lola: Backstage at 'Kinky Boots' with Billy Porter
as 'Himself - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 25 2013
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Billy Porter was
42+ in American Horror Story
as 'Behold Chablis'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Billy Porter was
40+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Billy Porter was
39+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Billy Porter was
38+ in Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2007
Poster of Indie Sex
Indie Sex
Billy Porter was
37+ in Indie Sex
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 01 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Billy Porter was
37+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Billy Porter was
35+ in Dancing with the Stars
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
Billy Porter was
35+ in Project Runway
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Billy Porter was
29+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Jackie Walker'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Billy Porter was
27+ in The View
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Billy Porter was
26+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Billy Porter was
26+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
Billy Porter was
22+ in Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
as 'Little Richard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 07 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Billy Porter was
20+ in Law & Order
as 'Greg Ellison'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Billy Porter was
20+ in The Simpsons
as 'Desmond (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Billy Porter was
18+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Billy Porter was
14+ in MTV Video Music Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Billy Porter was
6+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Billy Porter was
3+ in Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
as 'Self - Co-Host (New Orleans)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 31 1972
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Billy Porter was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953