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Queer As Folk (season 1)
The first season of ''Queer as Folk'', an American and Canadian television series, consisted of twenty-two episodes and premiered on Showtime on December 3, 2000, in the United States and on Showcase on January 22, 2001, in Canada. Cast Main cast * Gale Harold as Brian Kinney * Randy Harrison as Justin Taylor * Hal Sparks as Michael Novotny * Peter Paige as Emmett Honeycutt * Scott Lowell as Ted Schmidt * Thea Gill as Lindsay Peterson * Michelle Clunie as Melanie Marcus * Sharon Gless as Debbie Novotny * Jack Wetherall as Vic Grassi Supporting cast * Chris Potter as Dr. David Cameron * Sherry Miller as Jennifer Taylor * Makyla Smith as Daphne Chanders * Dean Armstrong as Blake Wyzecki *Lindsey Connell as Tracey * Stephanie Moore Stephanie Moore (born July 14, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles on '' P2'' as Lorraine (voice) and in the films ''Cube Zero'', '' Angel Eyes'', and ''John Q''. She was born in Ottawa, Ontario Ott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showtime (TV Network)
Showtime is an American pay television, premium television television network, network owned by Paramount Media Networks, and is the flagship property of the namesake parent company, Showtime Networks, a part of Paramount Media Networks. Showtime's programming primarily includes Art release#Film, theatrically released Feature film, motion pictures and Original series, original television program, television series, along with boxing and mixed martial arts matches, occasional stand-up comedy television special, specials, and Television film, made-for-TV movies. Headquartered at Paramount Plaza on the northern end of New York City's Broadway (Manhattan), Broadway district, Showtime operates eight 24-hour, linear Multiplex (television)#Pay television multiplexes, multiplex channels; a traditional subscription video on demand service; and two proprietary streaming media, streaming platforms, the TV Everywhere offering Showtime Anytime (which is included as part of a subscription to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindsay Peterson
This is a list of characters in the Showtime series ''Queer as Folk''. The characters are listed alphabetically by their last name or by the name which appears in the episode credits. Drew Boyd Drew Boyd is the quarterback of the fictional Pittsburgh Ironmen. He was introduced in season four when he hired Emmett Honeycutt to cater the party for his engagement to his girlfriend, Sierra. At the party Drew and his teammates make disparaging homophobic remarks about Emmett and a waiter, and Emmett confronts him about it. The next day, when Emmett visits Drew's house to pick up his check, Drew becomes aggressively flirtatious and the two have sex on the living room floor. Although Drew and Emmett continue the affair, Drew does not identify as gay, instead thinking of himself as just a man who occasionally enjoys sex with other men (or possibly on the down-low). Over time, however, his feelings for Emmett become less purely sexual and more romantic. Drew even allows Emmett to persu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blake Wyzecki
This is a list of characters in the Showtime (TV network), Showtime series ''Queer as Folk (2000 TV series), Queer as Folk''. The characters are listed alphabetically by their last name or by the name which appears in the episode credits. Drew Boyd Drew Boyd is the quarterback of the fictional Pittsburgh Ironmen. He was introduced in season four when he hired Emmett Honeycutt to cater the party for his engagement to his girlfriend, Sierra. At the party Drew and his teammates make disparaging homophobia, homophobic remarks about Emmett and a waiter, and Emmett confronts him about it. The next day, when Emmett visits Drew's house to pick up his check, Drew becomes aggressively flirtatious and the two have sex on the living room floor. Although Drew and Emmett continue the affair, Drew does not identify as gay, instead thinking of himself as just a man who occasionally enjoys men who have sex with men, sex with other men (or possibly on the Down-low (MSM), down-low). Over time, howe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean Armstrong
Dean Armstrong (born April 24, 1973) is a Canadian actor, producer, and acting coach. Early life Armstrong was born in Owen Sound, Ontario. He attended Queen's University, in Kingston, Ontario and graduated with degrees in theater arts and education. Career In 2000, Armstrong appeared as the recurring character Blake in the TV series '' Queer as Folk''. In 2005, Armstrong appeared in the Canadian premiere of '' Tick, Tick... Boom!''Jones, Kenneth (February 10, 2005).Dean Armstrong Stars in Canadian Premiere of Larson's tick, tick…BOOM!, Playbill.com ''Playbill'' is an American monthly magazine for theatergoers. Although there is a subscription issue available for home delivery, most copies of ''Playbill'' are printed for particular productions and distributed at the door as the show's p .... Retrieved October 9, 2013. Filmography References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Armstrong, Dean 1973 births Living people Canadian male television actors Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daphne Chanders
This is a list of characters in the Showtime series '' Queer as Folk''. The characters are listed alphabetically by their last name or by the name which appears in the episode credits. Drew Boyd Drew Boyd is the quarterback of the fictional Pittsburgh Ironmen. He was introduced in season four when he hired Emmett Honeycutt to cater the party for his engagement to his girlfriend, Sierra. At the party Drew and his teammates make disparaging homophobic remarks about Emmett and a waiter, and Emmett confronts him about it. The next day, when Emmett visits Drew's house to pick up his check, Drew becomes aggressively flirtatious and the two have sex on the living room floor. Although Drew and Emmett continue the affair, Drew does not identify as gay, instead thinking of himself as just a man who occasionally enjoys sex with other men (or possibly on the down-low). Over time, however, his feelings for Emmett become less purely sexual and more romantic. Drew even allows Emmett to persua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makyla Smith
Makyla Smith (born 1982) is a Canadian actress. Career She is best known for her supporting role as Justin's (Randy Harrison) best friend Daphne on '' Queer as Folk''. She also appeared in the films ''The Matthew Shepard Story'', ''Sex, Lies & Obsession'', ''Owning Mahowny'', '' Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story'' and '' Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story''. Personal life She is the daughter of actress Alison Sealy-Smith Alison Sealy-Smith (born 1959) is a Barbados-born Canadian actress best known for her role as Storm in various Marvel animated TV series. Early life and education Sealy-Smith was born in Bridgetown, Barbados and raised in Toronto. She attended .... Filmography Film Television External links * 1982 births Canadian television actresses Living people Canadian people of Barbadian descent Black Canadian actresses Canadian film actresses {{Canada-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Taylor (Queer As Folk)
This is a list of characters in the Showtime series '' Queer as Folk''. The characters are listed alphabetically by their last name or by the name which appears in the episode credits. Drew Boyd Drew Boyd is the quarterback of the fictional Pittsburgh Ironmen. He was introduced in season four when he hired Emmett Honeycutt to cater the party for his engagement to his girlfriend, Sierra. At the party Drew and his teammates make disparaging homophobic remarks about Emmett and a waiter, and Emmett confronts him about it. The next day, when Emmett visits Drew's house to pick up his check, Drew becomes aggressively flirtatious and the two have sex on the living room floor. Although Drew and Emmett continue the affair, Drew does not identify as gay, instead thinking of himself as just a man who occasionally enjoys sex with other men (or possibly on the down-low). Over time, however, his feelings for Emmett become less purely sexual and more romantic. Drew even allows Emmett to persu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherry Miller
Sherry Miller is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Jane on the CTV drama ''E.N.G.'' (1990), as Jennifer Taylor on the Showtime drama '' Queer As Folk'' (2000–2005), and as Dorothy O'Sullivan on the Global teen drama ''The Best Years'' (2007–2009). Biography Miller began her career in the 1970s as a singer and dancer, who later gained attention in Canadian television for representing Spumante Bambino wine in commercial advertisements, as well as for her role as the host of the children's television series, ''Polka Dot Door''. She also appeared in Sofia Coppola's ''The Virgin Suicides''. She won a 2001 Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for her work as Elisha Cuthbert's mother in '' Lucky Girl''. Miller is best known for her recurring role as Justin's mother Jennifer Taylor on the American version of '' Queer As Folk'', during the entire run of the series from 2000 to 2005. She als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Potter (actor)
Christopher Jay Potter (born August 23, 1960) is a Canadian actor, director, musician, and pitchman. He is primarily known for his roles on soap operas and prime-time television. Potter is known for his roles as Peter Caine, the son of Kwai Chang Caine (played by David Carradine) on the 1990s crime drama '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', Dr. David Cameron on the first season of '' Queer as Folk'', as the voice of Gambit in the animated X-Men series, and for his recurring role as con-artist Evan Owen on ''The Young and the Restless''. He plays Tim Fleming on the drama ''Heartland''. Early life The oldest of three children, Potter was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Ron Potter, an ex-pro-football player and insurance executive, and Judith Potter, a singer. Potter was raised in London, Ontario and attended Oakridge Secondary School. He developed an interest in sports as well as in music and community theater. Potter wanted a career as a professional athlete; however, his father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Grassi
This is a list of characters in the Showtime series '' Queer as Folk''. The characters are listed alphabetically by their last name or by the name which appears in the episode credits. Drew Boyd Drew Boyd is the quarterback of the fictional Pittsburgh Ironmen. He was introduced in season four when he hired Emmett Honeycutt to cater the party for his engagement to his girlfriend, Sierra. At the party Drew and his teammates make disparaging homophobic remarks about Emmett and a waiter, and Emmett confronts him about it. The next day, when Emmett visits Drew's house to pick up his check, Drew becomes aggressively flirtatious and the two have sex on the living room floor. Although Drew and Emmett continue the affair, Drew does not identify as gay, instead thinking of himself as just a man who occasionally enjoys sex with other men (or possibly on the down-low). Over time, however, his feelings for Emmett become less purely sexual and more romantic. Drew even allows Emmett to persu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Wetherall
Jack Wetherall (born August 5, 1950) is a Canadian actor and director residing in New York City. Although best known for his supporting role as Vic Grassi on the television series ''Queer as Folk'', he has been primarily associated with stage roles. His roles at the Stratford Festival have included the title role in '' Henry V'', Saturninus in '' Titus Andronicus'', Konstantin in '' The Seagull'', Orlando in ''As You Like It'', Malcolm in ''Macbeth'', Octavius in ''Julius Caesar'', Ned in ''Ned and Jack'', Demetrius in ''A Midsummer Night's Dream ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' is a comedy written by William Shakespeare 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict amon ...'' and Ferdinand in '' The Tempest''. He also played the title role in the original Broadway production of '' The Elephant Man''. References External links * * 1950 births Livin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debbie Novotny
This is a list of characters in the Showtime series '' Queer as Folk''. The characters are listed alphabetically by their last name or by the name which appears in the episode credits. Drew Boyd Drew Boyd is the quarterback of the fictional Pittsburgh Ironmen. He was introduced in season four when he hired Emmett Honeycutt to cater the party for his engagement to his girlfriend, Sierra. At the party Drew and his teammates make disparaging homophobic remarks about Emmett and a waiter, and Emmett confronts him about it. The next day, when Emmett visits Drew's house to pick up his check, Drew becomes aggressively flirtatious and the two have sex on the living room floor. Although Drew and Emmett continue the affair, Drew does not identify as gay, instead thinking of himself as just a man who occasionally enjoys sex with other men (or possibly on the down-low). Over time, however, his feelings for Emmett become less purely sexual and more romantic. Drew even allows Emmett to persu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
