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Bill Duke

Filmmaker & Actor Known for "Commando" and "X-Men: The Last Stand"

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Bill Duke Biography

Bill Duke is an acclaimed African American filmmaker, actor, director, producer and writer who received dramatic arts training at Boston University, NYU's Tisch School of Arts and the American Film Institute.

Duke first broke into TV in the early eighties, directing episodes of well-known shows including "Miami Vice," "Cagney & Lacey" and "Hill Street Blues." Additionally, he has directed several movies that received wide critical acclaim, including The Killing Floor, A Raisin in the Sun, Not Easily Broken, Cover, Faces of HIV, Miracles Boys, Deacons for Defense, Deep Cover, A Rage in Harlem and Hoodlum.

As an actor, Duke became known to moviegoers following his appearance in several high-octane action movies of the mid-1980s, including fighting Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando, playing Mac, an unlucky mercenary, in Predator and as a fiery police chief in Action Jackson. More recently, Duke has been in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and American Satan (2017).

Duke is interested in creating films of all genres and lengths that are entertaining, insightful and powerful. Realizing the threats that face young members of the urban community, he created the nonprofit Duke Media Foundation in 2004 to address the issues that threaten the urban communities. He is the founder and CEO of Duke Media, a production company located in Los Angeles, California.

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  • An Evening with Bill Duke

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Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera

Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera

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  • How do I book Bill Duke to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bill Duke for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bill Duke, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bill Duke or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Bill Duke

    Speaking fees for Bill Duke, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bill Duke are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Duke, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bill Duke speak about?

    Bill Duke is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Arts & Humanities, Black History, Health and Wellness, Producers and Directors, University Speakers.
  • Where does Bill Duke travel from?

    Bill Duke generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Bill Duke’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bill Duke for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bill Duke for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bill Duke or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Filmmaker & Actor Known for "Commando" and "X-Men: The Last Stand"

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Bill Duke Biography

Bill Duke is an acclaimed African American filmmaker, actor, director, producer and writer who received dramatic arts training at Boston University, NYU's Tisch School of Arts and the American Film Institute.

Duke first broke into TV in the early eighties, directing episodes of well-known shows including "Miami Vice," "Cagney & Lacey" and "Hill Street Blues." Additionally, he has directed several movies that received wide critical acclaim, including The Killing Floor, A Raisin in the Sun, Not Easily Broken, Cover, Faces of HIV, Miracles Boys, Deacons for Defense, Deep Cover, A Rage in Harlem and Hoodlum.

As an actor, Duke became known to moviegoers following his appearance in several high-octane action movies of the mid-1980s, including fighting Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando, playing Mac, an unlucky mercenary, in Predator and as a fiery police chief in Action Jackson. More recently, Duke has been in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and American Satan (2017).

Duke is interested in creating films of all genres and lengths that are entertaining, insightful and powerful. Realizing the threats that face young members of the urban community, he created the nonprofit Duke Media Foundation in 2004 to address the issues that threaten the urban communities. He is the founder and CEO of Duke Media, a production company located in Los Angeles, California.

Bill Duke Speaking Topics

  • An Evening with Bill Duke

Bill Duke Videos

  • Strong Black Legends: Bill Duke | Strong Black Lead | Netflix ...
    Bill Duke speaks about his upbringing in upstate New York and working with Whoopie Goldberg for Sister Act 2.
  • Bill Duke Talks Dark Girl Documentary, Skin Bleaching and ...
  • Bill Duke at 2012 Eye on Black: Salute to Directors

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  • How do I book Bill Duke to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bill Duke for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bill Duke, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bill Duke or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Bill Duke

    Speaking fees for Bill Duke, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bill Duke are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Duke, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bill Duke speak about?

    Bill Duke is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Arts & Humanities, Black History, Health and Wellness, Producers and Directors, University Speakers.
  • Where does Bill Duke travel from?

    Bill Duke generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Bill Duke’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Bill Duke for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bill Duke for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bill Duke or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Bill Duke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as An Evening with Bill Duke. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Duke for your event is available upon request. Bill Duke generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Danny Glover, Spike Lee, Charles S. Dutton, Angela Bassett and Robert Townsend. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Duke for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Bill Duke Speaking Topics

  • An Evening with Bill Duke

Bill Duke Speaker Videos

  • Strong Black Legends: Bill Duke | Strong Black Lead | Netflix ...
    Bill Duke speaks about his upbringing in upstate New York and working with Whoopie Goldberg for Sister Act 2.
    Bill Duke Talks Dark Girl Documentary, Skin Bleaching and ...
  • Bill Duke at 2012 Eye on Black: Salute to Directors

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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