Billy Porter

William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor and singer. Porter gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. For his role as Lola in Kinky Boots, Porter 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. Porter also won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for the musical's accompanying album.

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Anastasia

Played Ensemble and Character Vocals (voice)

Average Rating

7.6

5480 votes

Release Date

Nov 20, 1997

28 years ago
Cinderella

Played Fabulous Godmother

Average Rating

6.3

1440 votes

Release Date

Sep 03, 2021

4 years ago
Like a Boss

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Average Rating

6.2

655 votes

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Jan 09, 2020

6 years ago
Noel

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Average Rating

5.8

312 votes

Release Date

Nov 12, 2004

21 years ago
80 for Brady

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Average Rating

6.3

183 votes

Release Date

Feb 03, 2023

3 years ago
The Humbling

Played Prince

Average Rating

5.1

151 votes

Release Date

Dec 31, 2014

11 years ago
The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

Played Taylor

Average Rating

6.2

90 votes

Release Date

Feb 01, 2000

26 years ago
Little Richard: I Am Everything

Played Self

Average Rating

6.4

25 votes

Release Date

Apr 11, 2023

3 years ago
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

Played Self

Average Rating

5.4

21 votes

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Feb 12, 2006

20 years ago
Our Son

Played Gabriel

Average Rating

5.7

14 votes

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Oct 14, 2023

2 years ago
Intern

Played Sebastian Niederfarb

Average Rating

3.5

14 votes

Release Date

Jan 21, 2000

26 years ago
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Played Self - Guest

Average Rating

8.4

11 votes

Release Date

Apr 26, 2023

2 years ago
Every Act of Life

Played Self

Average Rating

6.4

10 votes

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Apr 23, 2018

8 years ago
Let the Canary Sing

Played Self

Average Rating

6.3

10 votes

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Jun 14, 2023

2 years ago
Twisted

Played Shiniqua, Angel's friend

Average Rating

2.8

6 votes

Release Date

Nov 14, 1996

29 years ago
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!

Played Self

Average Rating

5.7

6 votes

Release Date

Dec 20, 2022

3 years ago
Christmas Karma

Played The Ghost of Christmas Present

Average Rating

5.2

5 votes

Release Date

Nov 14, 2025

4 months ago
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation

Played Pray Tell (archive footage)

Average Rating

7.5

4 votes

Release Date

Jun 09, 2022

3 years ago
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise

Played Himself

Average Rating

3.3

4 votes

Release Date

Apr 06, 2006

20 years ago
Eric André Live Near Broadway

Played Self

Average Rating

5.5

3 votes

Release Date

Jan 19, 2024

2 years ago
Broadway: The Next Generation

Played Self

Average Rating

10.0

2 votes

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Nov 16, 2017

8 years ago
Smoke, Lilies and Jade

Average Rating

1.0

2 votes

Release Date

Aug 13, 2021

4 years ago
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

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Average Rating

10.0

1 votes

Release Date

Apr 26, 2020

6 years ago
Pose-a-Thon for Pride

Average Rating

1.0

1 votes

Release Date

Jun 26, 2020

5 years ago
Raquel: Total beauty and fitness

Average Rating

7.0

1 votes

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Jan 01, 1984

42 years ago
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love

Average Rating

10.0

1 votes

Release Date

Mar 02, 2021

5 years ago
Where Love Lives: A Story of Dancefloor Culture & Expression

Played (Himself)

Average Rating

4.0

1 votes

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Mar 18, 2021

5 years ago
Disco’s Revenge

Average Rating

7.0

1 votes

Release Date

May 02, 2024

1 year ago
Colorz of Rage

Played Street Performer

Average Rating

5.0

1 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1999

27 years ago
Camp

Played Mark

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes
Truth Be Told

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jul 20, 2023

2 years ago
The Shoe

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jul 21, 2011

14 years ago
Queen of New York

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Oct 16, 2023

2 years ago
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon

Played Self

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Sep 06, 2022

3 years ago
Heart of Broadway: The Ensemble Behind Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Played Himself

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Sep 09, 2011

14 years ago
I Was Born This Way

Played Self

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jun 05, 2025

10 months ago
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Played Magno Stift

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Nov 18, 2026

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