Billy Drago (born
September 18,
1949) is an
American actor.
Biography
Personal life
Drago was born
William Eugene Burrows in
Hugoton, Kansas to William and Gladys Burrows. He took his grandmother's maiden name as his
stage name to keep from being confused with another actor. After high school he worked as a
stuntman at
Boot Hill in
Dodge City, Kansas. From there Billy went on to the
University of Kansas. After finishing college he was a
radio host for a time before joining an acting company taking him first to
Canada then on to
New York City.
Drago is the father of actor
Darren E. Burrows. His wife is actress
Silvana Gallardo.
