Billy Porter Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography
Billy Porter Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | September 21, 1969 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Billy Porter is an American pop singer, actor, performer, vocal coach, director, dancer, writer, producer, and voiceover artist who has won several awards and nominations for contributing extensively to the entertainment industry. Over the years, he has been honored with the Tony Award, Grammy Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, GLAAD Media Award, Drama Desk Award, Dorian Award, and Broadway.com Audience Award. He has worked in several stage productions such as Grease!, Topdog /Underdog, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dreamgirls, Myths and Hymns, Songs for a New World, Miss Saigon, The Merchant of Venice, Radiant Baby, Little Shop of Horrors, and Putting It Together. Moreover, Billy Porter’s appearances in movies and shows include his work in The First Wives Club, Twisted, Noel, The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, Limited Partners, Another World, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, So You Think You Can Dance, The Big C, Pose, and American Horror Story: Apocalypse. He also loves experimenting with fashion and has been setting up the bar at various events with his excellent choices in costumes and dresses. At the 2019 Met Gala, Billy Porter became one of the most talked about celebrities for doing justice to the theme of ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’ by wearing a “Sun God” ensemble. Billy Porter has also garnered a huge social media fan base with more than 3 million followers on Instagram, more than 1 million followers on Facebook, and more than 250,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter).
Born Name
William Ellis Porter II
Nick Name
Billy Porter
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Billy Porter studied at Reizenstein Middle School before moving on to pursue a high school education at Taylor Allderdice High School, a public high school located in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Later, he graduated from the Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School in 1987.
Afterward, Billy Porter got enrolled at the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. From there, he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama. Apart from that, he also received a certification from the graduate-level Professional Program In Screenwriting at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Occupation
Pop Singer, Actor, Performer, Vocal Coach, Director, Dancer, Advocate, Writer, Producer, Voiceover Artist
Family
- Father – William Ellis Porter
- Mother – Cloerinda Jean Johnson Porter Ford
- Siblings – MaryMartha E. Ford-Dieng (Sister)
Manager
Billy Porter is represented by Industry Entertainment Productions, LLC, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Genre
R&B, Soul, Jazz
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Billy Porter has released his music via A&M Records, Concord Music Group, and Sh-K-Boom Records.
Net Worth
In 2024, his net worth was estimated at $1 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Billy Porter has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Billy Porter is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Distinctive Features
- Unique fashion sense
- Sports a goatee
- Curly hair
Brand Endorsements
Billy Porter has either endorsed or promoted a number of brands such as Champion, Gucci, TOM FORD, Oscar Heyman, and PRECIOSA Components.
Best Known For
- His performance in the Broadway musical, Kinky Boots, for which he won a Tony Award in the “Best Actor in a Musical” category in 2013, Outer Critics Circle Award in the “Outstanding Actor in a Musical” category in 2013, Drama Desk Award in the “Outstanding Actor in a Musical” category in 2013, Broadway.com Audience Award in the “Favorite Actor in a Musical” category in 2013, and Grammy Award in the “Best Musical Theater Album” category in 2014
- Winning a Dorian Award in the “TV Performance of the Year – Actor” category for his part in the TV drama series, Pose, in 2019
First Album
Billy Porter released his debut album, Billy Porter, in 1997 via DV8 /A&M Records.
First Film
Billy Porter made his first feature film appearance as Shiniqua /Angel’s friend in the drama film, Twisted, in 1996. The film was premiered at the Reeling Chicago Gay Lesbian Film Festival in November 1996 and the cast included the likes of Ray Aranha, Keivyn McNeill Grayes, Elise Ballard, Sharlene Brown, Erik Jensen, Anthony Crivello, and David Norona.
He made his first theatrical film appearance as a singer/performer in the comedy-drama film, The First Wives Club, in 1996. It starred the likes of Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Dan Hedaya, Bronson Pinchot, and Marcia Gay Harden.
As a voice actor, Billy Porter made his theatrical film debut as Ensemble and character voice in the animated musical historical fantasy adventure film, Anastasia, in 1997. The lead cast of the film included Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Christopher Lloyd, Hank Azaria, Bernadette Peters, Kirsten Dunst, and Angela Lansbury.
First TV Show
Billy Porter made his first TV show appearance as himself in an episode of the comedy talk-show series, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, in September 1996 alongside the likes of Tim Allen, Elizabeth Hurley, and Stanley Tucci.
As a voice actor, Billy Porter made his TV show debut by providing vocals to the character of Jackie Walker in an episode, titled Dissonant Voices, of the crime drama mystery series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, in November 2013.
Billy Porter’s Favorite Things
- Shades From The Brand ‘Native Ken’ – The ones with the retro look
Source – Facebook
Billy Porter Facts
Featured Image by Billy Porter / Instagram
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