Actor/performer/director Asia Kate Dillon has become the first non-binary gender-identifying actor to ever be cast in a major television series.
Dillon was recently cast in the role of Taylor, a non-binary gender-identifying character in Showtime’s Billions.
Born and raised in Ithaca, New York, Dillon studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City, graduating from the Studio Program. Eventually, Dillon landed roles on TV shows such as Orange Is the New Black, Master of None and Younger. In early 2016, they co-founded MIRROR/FIRE productions, and currently serve as a producing director of the company.
Dillon is at @AsiaKateDillon on Twitter and @heeeysia on Instagram.