'Star Wars' Actor Billy Dee Williams Comes out as Non-Binary. Billy Dee Williams, known best for his role as Lando Calrissian in 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ recently opened up about his gender fluidity. I never tried to be anything except myself. I think of myself as a relatively colorful character who doesn't take himself or herself too seriously. , Billy Dee Williams, to 'Esquire'. 82-year-old Williams went on to explain his use of “himself” and “herself,” saying he identifies as both masculine and feminine. And you see I say 'himself' and 'herself,' because I also see myself as feminine as well as masculine. I'm a very soft person. I'm not afraid to show that side of myself, Billy Dee Williams, to 'Esquire'. He also expressed his excitement towards Donald Glover’s portrayal of a young Lando in 2018’s ‘Solo,’ calling his gender fluid take “brilliant.”. Williams will reprise his role as Lando in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ which is set to be released on Dec. 20.
