#29: Billy Dee Williams as Brady Lloyd
Billy Dee Williams brought smooth sophistication to Dynasty as Brady Lloyd, Dominique Deveraux’s ex-husband and business rival. Their onscreen chemistry was electric—two self-made powerhouses colliding in love and ambition. Williams’s presence added depth and style to the series, blending charm with quiet authority in a way only he could.
By the time he joined Dynasty, Williams was already a major star. He’d become a household name as Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and had earned acclaim for films like Brian’s Song and Lady Sings the Blues. His casting lent Dynasty undeniable Hollywood prestige.