Billy Drago

Billy Drago

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Billy Drago

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Billy Drago

Performer

November 30, 1945

Hugoton, Kansas

June 24, 2019

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Billy Drago was an American actor.

Known for being a versatile character actor, often a villain, his career spanned four decades with appearances in more than 100 film and television productions.

Best known for his role as hit-man Frank Nitti in Brian De Palma's 1987 film, The Untouchables, and as the Demon of Fear in the television series, Charmed, Drago also appeared in the television shows Hunter, Hill Street Blues, The Fall Guy, T.J. Hooker, True Blood, The Adventures of Brisco Country Jr., The X-Files, and Supernatural.

Drago began his career in Kansas radio, initially as an Associated Press journalist, then as the host of his own highly-rated program. A stint with a touring theater group, along with acclaimed performances in New York City, paved the way for his arrival in Hollywood.

Drago died June 24th, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. He was 73.

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