Billy Dee Williams
| Born | April 6, 1937 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States |
| Net worth | $9 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Spouse | Teruko Nakagami, Marlene Clark, Audrey Sellers |
| Children | Corey Dee Williams, Hanako Williams |
| Parents | William December Williams, Sr., Loretta Anne Williams |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1972 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Brian's Song | Nominated |
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