Billy Dee Williams, iconic African American actor, was born in New York City. He rose to fame with roles in films such as Mahogany and gained global recognition as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars sequels The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Williams’ suave screen presence helped break barriers for Black actors in Hollywood and established him as a cultural icon.
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