Zachary quinto is he gay
Zachary Quinto has confirmed, for the first time publicly, that he’s gay. He has played homosexual characters in the past, most notably on Tori Spelling’s show NoTORIous and on American Horror Story. But it was his acclaimed role on Broadway in Angels in America, set in the early days of the AIDS epidemic, that inspired him to be vocal about his sexuality for the first time. “As a gay gentleman, it made me feel that there is so much work to do,” Quinto told New York magazine. “There’s still so many things that requirement to be looked at and addressed.” He also discusses teen suicide as the result of bullying, saying, “As a gay male I look at that and utter that there is a hopelessness that surrounds it, but as a human being I glance at it and say, ‘Why? Where’s this disparity coming from, and why can’t we as a culture and society dig deeper to examine that?’ We’re terrified of facing ourselves.”
He’s right, but by facing himself in a public way, he’s doing his part to create alter and give confidence to those struggling with their sexual identity. Hollywood needs more like him!
(CBS) Zachary Quinto has publicly revealed that he's gay.
The actor, optimal known for playing Spock in the recently film adaptation of "Star Trek" and the villainous Sylar on TV's "Heroes," came out in an interview with New York magazine, and discussed his decision to do so in a blog post on his website.
Pictures: Out in the spotlightQuinto first referred to himself as "a gay man" while talking about his role in the recent off-Broadway revival of "Angels in America," where he portrayed a man who abandons his AIDS-stricken boyfriend.
"It was the most challenging thing I've ever done as an actor. And the most rewarding," he told New York of playing Louis Ironson.
"Doing that play made me realize how fortunate I am to have been born when I was born. And to not have to witness the decimation of an entire generation of amazingly talented and otherwise vital men," he added. "And at the same time, as a gay man, it made me feel like I -- there's still so much labor to be done. There's still so many things that desire to be looked at and addressed."
He referenced his sexuality a second time while discussing the recent suicide of bullied same-sex attracted teen Jamey Rodemeyer, telling the magazine:
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Actor Zachary Quinto (Heroes, Star Trek) made headlines Sunday for casually coming out of the closet in an interview with New York magazine, prefacing one of his comments with the phrase, "As a lgbtq+ man…" But considering that his homosexuality (in personal life) had already been widely reported and that he's convincingly played both gay and straight characters — he can currently be seen as one of Anna Faris's ex-lovers in What's Your Number? and as a same-sex attracted homeowner in American Horror Story — some commentators argue that his general acknowledgement shouldn't matter at all, particularly in a post-Neil Patrick Harris earth. Other writers loudly argue. Who's right?
Teens still call for more role models: Sure, it would be pleasant if Quinto's coming out wasn't headline-making news, says Mack Rawden at Cinema Blend. But we're living in a time when gay marriage is a hot-button socio-political issue. More importantly, with bullying and teen suicide a rampant problem, we have to convince "our children that it can get better." Any face that can be attached to the message matters. That it's Mr. Spock's face, adv tha
Zachary Quinto recently opened up about organism an openly same-sex attracted male actor in Hollywood, and how there is still a stereotype surrounding the community.
In a recent interview with The Independent, the 45-year-old ‘Star Trek’ actor noted that there has been an “incredible explosion of visibility” for the LGBTQ+ society on-screen, “particularly in the trans community.”
However, he pointed out that coming out can change how the casting directors and audiences perceive actors. Quinto explained,
“There’s still a tremendous amount of dread around particularly openly gay men in our industry.
There is this long-held and stubborn belief that to identify as an openly lgbtq+ man on some level means you’re inherently less masculine, inherently less believable as a unbent character.”
The “American Horror Story: NYC” actor continued by sharing how there are still actors who hide their accurate selves because they believe that their careers will be better off that way.
“There are still actors who assume their careers are better served by not acknowledging their authentic selves. That’s their prerogative, but I think we’re par