Billy Kyles
Known for Acting · 2 credits
- Born
- 1934-09-26
- Died
- 2016-04-28
- Place of birth
- Shelby, Mississippi, US
- Also known as
- Rev. Billy Kyles · Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles · Samuel Billy Kyles
Biography
Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles was a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He served as a pastor at Monumental Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee, from 1959 until his retirement in 2014.
Kyles was involved in voter registration drives, helped to drive causes including integration of schools in Memphis, de-segregation of Memphis city buses and admittance for blacks in Memphis restaurants and movie theaters. Kyles was present on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel with Martin Luther King Jr. when King was assassinated in 1968. Kyles continued to be active in the civil rights movement, helping found a chapter of People United to Save Humanity (PUSH) in Memphis and 96, and was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Religious Freedom Abroad by President Bill Clinton in 1996.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (1)
About Billy Kyles
Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles was a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He served as a pastor at Monumental Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee, from 1959 until his retirement in 2014. Kyles was involved in voter registration drives, helped to drive causes including integration of schools in Memphis, de-segregation of Memphis city buses and admittance for blacks in Memphis restaurants and movie theaters. Kyles was present on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel with Martin Luther King… With 2 credits spanning from 2008 to 2017, Billy Kyles has appeared in 1 film and 1 TV show.
Fans searching for Billy Kyles movies, Billy Kyles filmography, or the latest projects starring Billy Kyles can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Billy Kyles Movies
- The Witness from the Balcony of Room 306 (2008) — as Self
Where to Watch Billy Kyles Films
Most Billy Kyles movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Billy Kyles, check our movies catalogue and browse page.