William Eugene Burrows Jr.


William Eugene Burrows Jr. (November 30, 1945 – June 24, 2019), known professionally by his stage name Billy Drago.

Frequently cast in the role of villain, Drago's films included Clint Eastwood's western Pale Rider and Brian De Palma's The Untouchables. Drago began his acting career in 1979. His early films included No Other Love, Windwalker and the Jeff Bridges vehicle Cutter's Way. He went on to guest star in numerous television series, including: Hill Street Blues, Moonlighting, Walker Texas Ranger and Trapper John, M.D.. Drago was perhaps best known for the role of Al Capone's henchman Frank Nitti in Brian De Palma's 1987 film The Untouchables. Subsequently, Drago appeared in numerous films and television roles; the latter list included The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. and The X-Files. In 1999 he played the demon Barbas in the WB series Charmed. His character was supposed to appear in only one episode, but due to popularity with fans he was brought back for six additional episodes, appearing in five of the show's eight seasons. He also was featured in Michael Jackson's 2001 music video "You Rock My World". Drago also played a mysterious stranger who gave a boy a special key in the Mike + The Mechanics music video for "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" in 1985. Drago was the father of actor Darren E. Burrows. He was married to actress Silvana Gallardo from 1980 until her death in 2012. Drago died on June 24, 2019 at age 73. 

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