Billy Dee Williams (born
William December Williams Jr.; April 6, 1937) is an
American actor, artist, singer, and writer. He is best known for his role as
Lando Calrissian in the
Star Wars film franchise, as well as acting in the movies
Brian's Song,
Lady Sings the Blues (1972),
Nighthawks, The Last Angry Man, Carter's Army, and for playing
Harvey Dent in Tim Burton's
Batman (1989).