William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor, singer, writer, and director. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, and he achieved fame performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor.
Is Billy Porter in Hamilton?
No, Billy Porter has not played in Hamilton. The 73rd Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced on July 13 by father-daughter duo Ron and Jasmine Cephas Jones and a slew of Broadway stars are among the nominees. The awards ceremony is set to take place on September 19.The Tony-winning musical Hamilton garnered 12 nominations for its premiere on Disney+ last summer.
Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. both received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie with Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Tony nominee Phillipa Soo earning nods in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category.