In fact, in many ways, these celebrities introduced an element of risk to their careers by way of stereotyping and potential backlash. We couldn’t include all actors who have played a gay man in this piece because there simply wasn’t enough room to fit everyone in.įinally, it is important to recognize that some of these actors took on these parts well before being gay was “cool” with the general public. The list below is specifically confined to movies and does not include television sitcoms – which we fully acknowledge has had a powerful impact on shaping public opinion in a positive and meaningful way. In this article, we will focus on 10 specific male actors who have taken on the role of a gay man. In terms of our collective LGBT history and advancement of civil rights ( equality), it is incumbent upon all of us to recognize the enormous role male celebrities have played in helping to tell our story (in some way) over the years. Many gay people are curious about which specific actors have taken on gay roles over the years.
