Biography
William Ellis Porter II is an American singer, actor, writer, director and businessperson. He gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. For his role as Lola in Kinky Boots, he won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. He credits the part for "cracking open" his feminine side to confront toxic masculinity. He also won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for the musical's accompanying album.
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Awards & recognition
- Isabelle Stevenson Award · 2024
- Tony Award — Best Musical · 2022
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series · 2019
- Grammy Award — Best Musical Theater Album · 2014
- Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical · 2013
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- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 2013
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