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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 is a Puerto Rican American actor, producer, and activist who has starred in TV shows such as Star Trek: Discovery, 13 Reasons Why, and My So-Called Life. He is also the executive producer of Visible: Out on Television, a docuseries about LGBTQ representation in TV, and the recipient of several awards and honors for his work and advocacy.
- Actor, Producer
- December 27, 1973
- 3 min
Wilson Cruz is an award-winning actor, producer, activist, and humanitarian of Puerto Rican descent. He is known for his roles in My So-Called Life, Rent, Star Trek: Discovery, and more.
- December 27, 1973
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Jun 1, 2021 · Wilson Cruz, who starred as Rickie Vasquez on "My So-Called Life" in 1994, reflects on the impact of his groundbreaking character and the LGBTQ trailblazers in pop culture. He also talks about his career, his activism and his docuseries "Visible: Out on Television".
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Mar 14, 2024 · Paramount+ held a world premiere event at SXSW in Austin on Monday, where TrekMovie had a chance to speak to star Wilson Cruz on the red carpet about what’s new for Dr. Hugh Culber this season...
Jul 26, 2023 · The "Star Trek: Discovery" star and GLSEN board chair shares his experience of being gay in high school and his commitment to making schools safe for LGBTQ students. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities for the organization amid the political climate in the U.S.
5 days ago · April 23, 2024 at 3:00 a.m. Thirty years ago, Wilson Cruz made history as the first openly gay actor portraying a gay role on a television series. The critically-acclaimed “My So-Called Life ...