Seventies sex-symbol William December Williams Jr., better known as Billy Dee Williams is known for his roles in Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany, Dynasty and The Empire Stikes Back in which he was the first Black actor with a major role in the Star Wars franchise.
Williams and his twin sister, Loretta (below) were born in New York on April 6, 1937.
Donald Glover, His Brother Stephen Will Write ‘Lando’ Series
Donald Glover (Childish Gambino, Atlanta) and his brother Stephen Glover (Atlanta, House Party) have signed with Disney+ to create and write a Lando Calrissian limited series.
News first broke of a Lando Calrissian limited series in development back in December 2020. At the time, “Dear White People” creator Justin Simien was attached to the project. He apparently left, and went on to direct the…