FEATURE
By his own admission, actor Randy Harrison is where he is today because of Justin Taylor, the twink he played in the US version of Queer As Folk. That was in 2000, when he was 23. He just turned 40.
In New York, Ian Horner spoke to Randy about his new project, directing a web series called New York Is Dead, his roles in Cabaret and Wicked. And, of course, his former life as Justin.
DNA: Apologies in advance for bringing up Justin and Queer As Folk.
Randy Harrison: Oh, that’s fine. It’s okay.
But first, how hard is it for gay actors to be out?
I don’t know how to answer that. You see, I’ve always been out, since before I was a professional actor, since my early teens. I can’t compare and contrast because I’ve never been in the closet or a heterosexual actor. All actors struggle with hardship and difficulty getting work during different periods. I don’t know if the struggles I face are because I’m openly gay.