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Occupation (s) Actor, producer, activist, singer. Years active. 1994–present. Wilson Cruz (born Wilson Echevarría; December 27, 1973) is an American actor known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life, [1] Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery, [2] and the recurring character Junito on Noah's Arc.
Wilson Cruz as Rickie Vasquez in My So-Called Life (ABC) "Can I just ask you something? Why are you making this big play for Corey Helfrick when you know I feel about him?"
Jun 1, 2021 · By Erin Clements. In 1994, Wilson Cruz became the first openly gay actor to play an openly gay teen on primetime TV, as Rickie Vasquez on “My So-Called Life.” Nearly three decades later, Cruz...
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Oct 26, 2020 · Whether you know him best from playing Rickie Vasquez in My So-Called Life, his portrayal of Angel in Rent on Broadway, or, most recently, his performance as Dr. Hugh Culber in Star Trek:...
Jun 24, 2019 · For many, Cruz is known for a specific role: Ricky Vasquez on the canceled-too-soon ABC series My So-Called Life, which ran for one season in 1994. Cruz made history as the first openly...
Jun 1, 2021 · In 1994, Wilson Cruz. became the first openly gay actor to play an openly gay teen on primetime TV, as Rickie Vasquez on “My So-Called Life.” Nearly three decades later, Cruz says it’s...
Biography. Wilson Cruz (born Wilson Echevarría; December 27, 1973) is an American actor, better known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life and a recurring character on Noah's Arc. In both his acting and his community work, Cruz has served as a model and mentor to gay youth, especially gay youth of color.
