Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Keynote Speaker: Emmy, Grammy & Tony Award-Winning Actor, Singer, Producer & Playwright

Billy Porter Biography

Billy Porter is an Emmy, Grammy and two-time Tony Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer, and playwright. He starred as Pray Tell in the FX series “Pose,” for which he received an Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2019, and a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for "A Strange Loop" in 2022. In 2021, he appeared as Fab G in the remake of "Cinderella."

On television, Porter also appeared in Baz Luhrman’s “The Get Down,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “The Big C,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story”,” and “American Horror Story: Apocalypse,” among others. Under the direction of Barry Levinson, Porter co-starred in "The Humbling" alongside Al Pacino and Greta Gerwig. Other film credits include "Noel," "The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy," "Intern," "Anastasia," "Twisted," and "80 For Brady." Porter made his directorial film debut with "Anything’s Possible" in Summer 2022.

Porter started his music career in 1997 with his debut album which featured singles like "Show Me" and "Love Is On The Way." His song "Love Yourself" hit #1 on the US Dance Club Songs Chart in 2019. He collaborated with The Shapeshifters on the track "Finally Ready" in 2020. In 2021, he covered Juliet Roberts' "Caught in The Middle" for Red Hot + Free. He is actively involved in music, with options to listen and buy his music across various platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and iTunes.

A veteran of the theater, Porter originated the role of Lola in the Broadway musical "Kinky Boots," for which he won a Tony Award for "Best Leading Actor in a Musical" in 2013. His extensive list of Broadway acting credits includes "Shuffle Along," "Miss Saigon," "Five Guys Named Moe," "Grease," and "Smokey Joe’s Café." His one-man show, "Ghetto Superstar: The Man That I Am," debuted at The Public Theater in conjunction with City Theatre of Pittsburgh and was nominated for a 2005 GLAAD Media Award.

Porter is a graduate of The Professional Program in Screenwriting at University of California at Los Angeles and is an adjunct professor at his alma mater Carnegie Mellon University School Of Drama, where he has directed productions of "Company" and "Letters From ‘Nam." He has received honorary doctorates from Washington & Jefferson College and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He was named one of the "100 Most Influential People" of 2020 by Time Magazine.

Porter also has a strong online presence, with profiles on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music, and Facebook. His official website includes a section for purchasing his memoir, "Unprotected," which was published in October 2021. Porter is currently working on a new album titled "The Black Mona Lisa."

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Billy Porter Videos

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"The Purists" | Billy Porter Emmys Speech
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Billy Porter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Television & Film, Acting, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, LGBTQ, College, Social Activism, Fashion, Modeling, Art, Design, HIV & AIDS, Authors, Diabetes, Entertainers, Health, Celebrity, Music, Entertainment, Social Justice and Civil Rights.

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Billy Porter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Performing Arts, Television & Film and Acting. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Billy Porter generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Daymond John and Karamo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Billy Porter for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/01/2025.

Billy Porter Videos

Actor Billy Porter Reveals He's Been Living With HIV For 14 Years ...
"The Purists" | Billy Porter Emmys Speech
Equality Utah Allies Gala 2019

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  • How do I book Billy Porter to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Billy Porter for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Billy Porter, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Billy Porter or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Billy Porter for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Billy Porter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Billy Porter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Billy Porter speak about?

  • Where does Billy Porter travel from?

    Billy Porter generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Billy Porter?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Billy Porter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Billy Porter for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Billy Porter or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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