Biography

Billy Porter (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor, singer and writer. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, and has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards.

Known For

Porter became world renowned for his role as Pray Tell in the hit HBO series Pose (2018). Since then he has featured and appeared in numerous Tv shows, movies, and musicals, such as Cinderella (2021).

Quotes

“If I can’t see it in the rehearsal room, what makes you think I’ma trust you to deliver on the stage!”

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― Billy Porter, Unprotected: A Memoir

“Do you want to be a star, or do you want to be an artist? Being a star for fame’s sake is ego-driven. Being an artist requires stripping away ego and grounding oneself in service.”

― Billy Porter, Unprotected: A Memoir

Watch this clip of a talk Billy Porter and Ryan Murphy gave:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkwDbL7PiFt/

Cinderella

Like a Boss

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

Camp

Filmography

Camp

Mark

2022

Our Son

2022

PRIDE: To Be Seen – A Soul of a Nation Presentation

Pray Tell (Archive Footage)

2022

Little Shop of Horrors

Audrey II (Voice)

2022

Smoke, Lilies and Jade

2021

25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love

2021

Cinderella

Fabulous Godmother

2021

Like a Boss

Barrett

2020

The Humbling

Prince

2014

American Horror Story

– Return to Murder House (2018) … (S08E06) … Behold Chablis

– Boy Wonder (2018) … (S08E05) … Behold Chablis

– Could It Be… Satan? (2018) … (S08E04) … Behold Chablis

2011

Noel

Randy

2004

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

Taylor

2000

Intern

Sebastian Niederfarb

2000

Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story

Little Richard

1999

Anastasia

Ensemble And Character Vocals (Voice)

1997

Twisted

Shiniqua, Angel’s Friend

1996