Billy Dee Williams – 1937

In 1959, Billy Dee Williams was a struggling actor about to make his big break. He had no idea it was coming, but come it did in The Last Angry Man. Williams had already been around the Broadway circuit by featuring in The Firebrand of Florence. However, it was with The Last Angry Man, that he shot to fame stardom. The drama film was a great platform to showcase his skills and brought numerous opportunities his way.

There aren’t many actors from the 50s who are still active today. However, Hollywood is fortunate to have the talent that is Billy Dee Williams, still contributing to the film circuit. He is continuing his career. In 2019, Williams reprised his role as ‘Lando Calrissian’ in Star Wars: Episode IX. From what we can tell, retirement is nowhere in Williams’ near future!