Gil Birmingham

Gil Birmingham (born July 13, 1953) is an American actor known for his role as Tribal Chairman Thomas Rainwater in Yellowstone. He also portrayed Billy Black in The Twilight Saga film series and had recurring television roles as George Hunter in Banshee and Virgil White in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Birmingham identifies his father as being of Comanche descent. He learned to play the guitar at a young age and considers music to be his 'first love.' After obtaining a Bachelor of Science from the USC Price School of Public Policy, he worked as a petrochemical engineer before transitioning to acting.