riginally
born and raised in Mobile, AL Billy
received his B.F.A. from Auburn University. Now residing
in
Jacksonville, FL. and NYC, He is an accomplished actor/singer,
an
award winning illustrator, designer, and painter
And working photographer.
Artistic Influences:
J.W. Waterhouse, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent,
Maxfield Parrish, Kent Bellows, Rembrandt,
Norman Rockwell, Degas,
Caravaggio, Frederick Remington
Musical Influences:
Barry Manilow, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett,
Nat King Cole, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley,
Frank Sinatra, The Eagles, Steven Sondheim, Spandau Ballet
Acting Influences:
Paul Giamatti, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman,
Denzel Washington, Anthony Hopkins, Robert Duvall,
Kevin Spacey, Andre Braugher, Colm Feore,
Clint Eastwood, Jimmy
Stewart