Billy Dee Williams is defending actors who want to wear blackface in their performances.
The Star Wars actor appeared on Bill Maher’s podcast and recalled Lauren Olivier’s performance in 1965’s Othello, where the actor wore blackface.
“When he did ‘Othello,’ I fell out laughing,” Williams...
Billy Dee Williams originated the Lando Calrissian character in the Star Wars universe and would not mind reprising the role in future projects if they make a good monetary offer.
In a recent interview, the actor who first played Lando in the 1980 film...