Billy Porter (born September 21, 1969) is an American Pop Performer, Actor, and Singer from Pittsburgh, USA. He is famous for acting on Broadway. Soon, he also starts his solo singing career. The best albums from his side are Self-titled Album and “back on Broadway”.
Some of his recorded singles like “Show Me”/”What Iz Time”, “Destiny” and “Where is Love”. Currently, Porter appears on the television show “Pose.” Recently, she has started the delivery of the 2019 Oscar Awards. It is a great time for celebrities. In addition, the stars do not experiment with the appearance of her.
They prefer the classic dress style with pink and black. On the other hand, Billy lands on the red carpet with something unique. He is following Ranveer Singh (Bollywood actor). Now, Billy wears a tuxedo dress designed by Christian Siriano. It is a black ensemble with a black bow tie and ruffled sleeves.
On the other hand, Porter looks confident as she carries the dress. Meanwhile, Hollywood is also following the dress style of “The Gully Boy”. As a result, Billy’s style is perfect for showing gender neutrality on the red carpet. His partner Adam also attends the event.
Early years, parents and profile
The stage actor was born on September 21 , 1969 in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA). Currently, Billy Porter’s age is around 49 years old in 2019. He is the son of his parents William E. Porter (father) and Clorinda Jean Johnson Ford (mother) .
In fact, her sweet sister’s name is Mary Martha Ford. Billy did his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts.
Soon after, he enrolls at UCLA for the professional Screenwriting program. She also joined an entertainment group i.e. “Flash”.
Personal affairs, boyfriend and spouse
Billy Porter Spouse Adam Smith.
Billy did not discuss his sexuality openly. But, he is a transgender man. In fact, Porter’s passionate life partner is Adam Smith.
Their wedding was arranged on January 14, 2017. Additionally, Smith owns a company called “Native Ken.” However, his first marriage ends in a heartbreaking divorce.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full real birth name | Billy Porter. |
| Nickname | Club. |
| Profession | Interpreter, Actor and Pop Singer. |
| Famous for | Appearing at the Oscar in a dress. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 49 years |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality | homosexual. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | September 21, 1969. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, United States). |
| Nationality | American. |
| star sign (zodiac sign) | Virgo. |
| ethnicity | multiracial descent. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Current residence | Los Angeles United States. |
| Awards | 1. Tony Awards Best Actor Title in “Kinky Boots” (2013). 2. Grammy Award for Best Musical Album “Kinky Boots” (2014). |
| hollywood movies | 1. Twisted (1996). 2. Intern (2000). 3. Noël (2004). 4. Humiliation (2014). |
| TV shows | 1. Another World (1998). 2. Law and order (2004). 3. The Big C (2012). 4. Christmas at Rockefeller Plaza (2014). 5. Pose (2018). |
| music albums | 1.Billy Porter (1997). 2. On the corner of Broadway + Soul (2005). 3. Billy’s Return to Broadway (2014). 4. Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers (2017). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 9″ . Centimeters: 178cm . Meters: 1.78 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 70kg . Pounds: 154 pounds . |
| biceps size | 13.5 inches. |
| Body measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 40-30-32. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 10 |
| Details of the tattoos? | N/A |
| eye color | Brown. |
| Hair color | Dark brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : William E. Porter. Mom : Clorinda Jean Johnson Ford. |
| Brothers | Brother: None. Sister: Mary Martha Ford. |
| Family members | Grandfather: Uncle: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married since 2017. |
| Dating history? | N/A |
| Girlfriend | Not known. |
| Co-worker | Adam Smith. |
| Kids | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | 1. Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts. 2. UCLA Screenwriting Course. |
| College | High school in Pittsburgh. |
| Alma mater | 1. Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts. 2.UCLA. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Bruce Lee. Actress: Gemma Atkinson. |
| dream vacation destination | London and New York. |
| Favorite color | Black, blue and brown. |
| I love to do | Play golf and watch TV shows. |
| favorite dishes | Japanese food. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $4 million US dollars (as of 2019). |
| earnings per month | $400,000-500,000 USD. |
| Contact details | |
| Office address | N/A |
| house details | not known |
| Mobile or telephone number | Will update. |
| Email address | N/A |
| Official Web site | — |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Billy Porter
- Billy appears in the best Hollywood movies.
- In addition, he has acted in “Noel”, “The First Wives Club” and “The Humbling”.
- Now, “Limiting Partners” is his next movie.
- He marks his presence on television with shows like “The Big C,” “Law & Order” and “Another World.”
- In fact, Adam’s wife gets fame for the role of “Lola” in “Kinky Boots” (2013).
- He even wins the Best Actor award at the 2013 Tony Awards for Broadway.
- Physique Details : Billy Porter height is 5 feet 9 inches (178 cm tall) and his body weight is 70 kilograms (154 in pounds).
- In addition, Porter welcomes the series “American Horror Story” for a cameo.
- Kinky Boots also gets the Grammy for Best Musical Album (2014).
- His plays are like “Dreamgirls”, “Grease”, “Chef’s Theatre” and “Birdie Blue”.
- At present, his calculated Net Worth is around $4 million US dollars.
- Meanwhile, she works for the Ali Forney Center for LGBT.
- The 49-year-old makes a tribute album, namely “It’s Only Life: The Songs of John Bucchino.”