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Damon Charles: 1st List of Gay/Lesbian/Bi Actors and Industry People, Both in Front and Behind the Camera
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The list below is NOT in random order. Marlon Brando is first then all names after are in alphabetical order by last name. If you are looking for a particular person then you need to search for the page that has the correct last name.
In no way is this list meant to "OUT" anyone.
I have purposely NOT listed anyone of "speculation" like other sites may have ... only those where confirmation by either personal accounts, or public records prove the source of information on their sexuality.
Some are people I personally know and allowed me to put their name on this list, or have been publicly outed (with proof) by other sources, or have personally come out as gay, lesbian, or bisexual themselves. While gay, lesbian, and bi, "gender impersonators" are on here, transsexuals are not.
Some of the people on this list may have lived or are living a heterosexual lifestyle. But at one time or another they have either admitted to being gay, lesbian, or bisexual, and all have either outed themselves or have already been outed.
There are countless other people in the industry that we know are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. For whatever reason, they are "open" only to those working in THE INDUSTRY and choose to keep it a secret to the general public.
Sadly not everyone on this list is or was happy with their sexuality. Even when (true) rumors of people I personally knew and worked with surrounded them, like Merv Griffin, Rock Hudson, and Liberace (plus many others of today and the past), their self-loathing for who they were, made them feel the need to hide their sexuality, and in some instances bring legal actions to those who tried to out them.
You may not know some of the names or recognize the photos of the people on my list who worked in the past, but it is important to know the past in order to live in the present, and look forward to a happier future within ourselves. You need to know that you are in good company.
Hopefully someday, probably not in my lifetime (but I was wrong about same sex marriages, so hope I'm wrong here too), people will just be people, and lists like this will not be needed. Until that day comes, this list is dedicated to the closeted, possibly tormented talented youth that may need to see that there IS a good future (and happy life) ahead of them if they can accept themselves for who they are.
Some of the performers and behind-the-scene people are or were my friends, and I kept their secret until their deaths or they decided to come out themselves. Rock Hudson once told me that if anyone really knew or believed he was gay, he would die. When it was announced that he had AIDS he said, "Now everyone knows I'm gay, and I'm dying."
Those already in the entertainment industry know that it can still harbor homophobia, even though the industry claims otherwise. For any of these people on this list to have "come out on their own" was not so much an act of bravery, but more of being comfortable in their own skin. I thank each and every person that has personally allowed me to add them to this list, and I appreciate the positive responses I've received in person and on the Internet. I truly believe that every person on this list has or had the ability to save the life of at least one person who is or was struggling with their true identity.
Andrew Levinson, my spouse, has been a big help in making this list grow quicker and bigger. We celebrate our 50th year together July 24, 2021, continuing to work together on this list, trying to be a positive model for others.
It used to be that if you wanted to write me or make comments, you could do it on the IMDb Message Board at the bottom of the Damon Charles webpage. Unfortunately on February 17, 2017, IMDb discontinued this feature on all pages. Sadly, contacting me now is impossible as I am not on Facebook or any other social networks. I here give you full permission to feel free and put a link to this list on YOUR Facebook or other social media pages. Let's make this "List" soar with viewers. I do appreciate all the responses I did get in the past, and more than appreciate all the positive feedback I had been getting for having it up.
Thanks, Damon Charles
In no way is this list meant to "OUT" anyone.
I have purposely NOT listed anyone of "speculation" like other sites may have ... only those where confirmation by either personal accounts, or public records prove the source of information on their sexuality.
Some are people I personally know and allowed me to put their name on this list, or have been publicly outed (with proof) by other sources, or have personally come out as gay, lesbian, or bisexual themselves. While gay, lesbian, and bi, "gender impersonators" are on here, transsexuals are not.
Some of the people on this list may have lived or are living a heterosexual lifestyle. But at one time or another they have either admitted to being gay, lesbian, or bisexual, and all have either outed themselves or have already been outed.
There are countless other people in the industry that we know are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. For whatever reason, they are "open" only to those working in THE INDUSTRY and choose to keep it a secret to the general public.
Sadly not everyone on this list is or was happy with their sexuality. Even when (true) rumors of people I personally knew and worked with surrounded them, like Merv Griffin, Rock Hudson, and Liberace (plus many others of today and the past), their self-loathing for who they were, made them feel the need to hide their sexuality, and in some instances bring legal actions to those who tried to out them.
You may not know some of the names or recognize the photos of the people on my list who worked in the past, but it is important to know the past in order to live in the present, and look forward to a happier future within ourselves. You need to know that you are in good company.
Hopefully someday, probably not in my lifetime (but I was wrong about same sex marriages, so hope I'm wrong here too), people will just be people, and lists like this will not be needed. Until that day comes, this list is dedicated to the closeted, possibly tormented talented youth that may need to see that there IS a good future (and happy life) ahead of them if they can accept themselves for who they are.
Some of the performers and behind-the-scene people are or were my friends, and I kept their secret until their deaths or they decided to come out themselves. Rock Hudson once told me that if anyone really knew or believed he was gay, he would die. When it was announced that he had AIDS he said, "Now everyone knows I'm gay, and I'm dying."
Those already in the entertainment industry know that it can still harbor homophobia, even though the industry claims otherwise. For any of these people on this list to have "come out on their own" was not so much an act of bravery, but more of being comfortable in their own skin. I thank each and every person that has personally allowed me to add them to this list, and I appreciate the positive responses I've received in person and on the Internet. I truly believe that every person on this list has or had the ability to save the life of at least one person who is or was struggling with their true identity.
Andrew Levinson, my spouse, has been a big help in making this list grow quicker and bigger. We celebrate our 50th year together July 24, 2021, continuing to work together on this list, trying to be a positive model for others.
It used to be that if you wanted to write me or make comments, you could do it on the IMDb Message Board at the bottom of the Damon Charles webpage. Unfortunately on February 17, 2017, IMDb discontinued this feature on all pages. Sadly, contacting me now is impossible as I am not on Facebook or any other social networks. I here give you full permission to feel free and put a link to this list on YOUR Facebook or other social media pages. Let's make this "List" soar with viewers. I do appreciate all the responses I did get in the past, and more than appreciate all the positive feedback I had been getting for having it up.
Thanks, Damon Charles
Damon Charles: Personal Comments and Stories of Actors and Industry People I've Met, Known, and Worked With
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People keep telling me I need to write a book on all the people I have worked with in the industry. Sounds nice, but I'm not one for sitting down and writing in any kind of order. I can relate stories, and most people think I do it well. So here goes with my "non-book" story of my wonderful life in the entertainment industry.
These are personal comments, and some stories of people I have met, known, and worked with throughout my career. Some are people you will recognize from being on camera. Some you may not know because they are never seen on camera, as their jobs are behind the camera to make what you see "believable".
Nothing really scandalous will be said. So if that is what you are looking for ... you came to the wrong site. I do have the nickname "Mr. Secrets" in the industry because people know I will never tell the things I've sworn not to, nor say anything to hurt anyone intentionally.
I will say if they were nice or not. And in some cases elaborate in great detail why I am saying what I say.
However you should remember, just because they were nice or nasty to me, doesn't necessarily mean it is their true nature to ALL man and beast. As for the nasty ones, perhaps they just got out of bed wrong ... I'll leave that up to you to decide.
In any case ... I feel lucky to have worked with all of these people at least once in my life. Good or bad.
This is going to take a long time to compile, so keep checking back for updates with names, and additions to stories.
This list is not in any particular order ... it is created just when a name or face pops into my head.
Enjoy ... Damon Charles
It used to be that if you wanted to write me or make comments, you could do it on the IMDb Message Board at the bottom of the Damon Charles webpage. Unfortunately on February 17, 2017, IMDb discontinued this feature on all pages. Sadly, contacting me now is impossible as I am not on Facebook or any other social networks. I here give you full permission to feel free and put a link to this list on YOUR Facebook or other social media pages. Let's make this "List" soar with viewers. I do appreciate all the responses I did get in the past, and more than appreciate all the positive feedback I had been getting for having it up.
Thanks, Damon Charles
These are personal comments, and some stories of people I have met, known, and worked with throughout my career. Some are people you will recognize from being on camera. Some you may not know because they are never seen on camera, as their jobs are behind the camera to make what you see "believable".
Nothing really scandalous will be said. So if that is what you are looking for ... you came to the wrong site. I do have the nickname "Mr. Secrets" in the industry because people know I will never tell the things I've sworn not to, nor say anything to hurt anyone intentionally.
I will say if they were nice or not. And in some cases elaborate in great detail why I am saying what I say.
However you should remember, just because they were nice or nasty to me, doesn't necessarily mean it is their true nature to ALL man and beast. As for the nasty ones, perhaps they just got out of bed wrong ... I'll leave that up to you to decide.
In any case ... I feel lucky to have worked with all of these people at least once in my life. Good or bad.
This is going to take a long time to compile, so keep checking back for updates with names, and additions to stories.
This list is not in any particular order ... it is created just when a name or face pops into my head.
Enjoy ... Damon Charles
It used to be that if you wanted to write me or make comments, you could do it on the IMDb Message Board at the bottom of the Damon Charles webpage. Unfortunately on February 17, 2017, IMDb discontinued this feature on all pages. Sadly, contacting me now is impossible as I am not on Facebook or any other social networks. I here give you full permission to feel free and put a link to this list on YOUR Facebook or other social media pages. Let's make this "List" soar with viewers. I do appreciate all the responses I did get in the past, and more than appreciate all the positive feedback I had been getting for having it up.
Thanks, Damon Charles
Damon Charles: 1st On-Screen, BIGGEST Actors in the Business List ... and We're Not Talking Box Office or Height!
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Because of what we do, costumers and makeup artists have long been privy to the personal lives of some performers, including certain attributes they may possess larger than others. Performers that for whatever reason are more than happy to strut their stuff ... so to speak ... with sexual orientation not really relevant. Once, when I came into the makeup trailer, I found a star in full glory. I immediately said, "What do you want me to do with it? ... Throw it over my shoulder and burp it?!" That was the last time the subject ever came up. (Sorry, bad pun.)
While most of the people on this list are already known, been photographed nude, written up, had anatomical duplications made, or have been verified in other ways, one can always suspect that a few may just be rumors started by themselves. In any case, I tried to par down what I "knew" to be "rumored", but a few may have slipped in. (For those of you who look regularly, you will notice some names have been taken off because proof showed otherwise.)
Please take this list for what it is ... great party talk when things get boring. This list is in no particular order, and while I know or knew some of these people personally, I did not put anyone ahead of another because of their larger attribute. This list will be added to or changed as more proof is verified.
Enjoy, Damon Charles
It used to be that if you wanted to write me or make comments, you could do it on the IMDb Message Board at the bottom of the Damon Charles webpage. Unfortunately on February 17, 2017, IMDb discontinued this feature on all pages. Sadly, contacting me now is impossible as I am not on Facebook or any other social networks. I here give you full permission to feel free and put a link to this list on YOUR Facebook or other social media pages. Let's make this "List" soar with viewers. I do appreciate all the responses I did get in the past, and more than appreciate all the positive feedback I had been getting for having it up.
Thanks, Damon Charles
While most of the people on this list are already known, been photographed nude, written up, had anatomical duplications made, or have been verified in other ways, one can always suspect that a few may just be rumors started by themselves. In any case, I tried to par down what I "knew" to be "rumored", but a few may have slipped in. (For those of you who look regularly, you will notice some names have been taken off because proof showed otherwise.)
Please take this list for what it is ... great party talk when things get boring. This list is in no particular order, and while I know or knew some of these people personally, I did not put anyone ahead of another because of their larger attribute. This list will be added to or changed as more proof is verified.
Enjoy, Damon Charles
It used to be that if you wanted to write me or make comments, you could do it on the IMDb Message Board at the bottom of the Damon Charles webpage. Unfortunately on February 17, 2017, IMDb discontinued this feature on all pages. Sadly, contacting me now is impossible as I am not on Facebook or any other social networks. I here give you full permission to feel free and put a link to this list on YOUR Facebook or other social media pages. Let's make this "List" soar with viewers. I do appreciate all the responses I did get in the past, and more than appreciate all the positive feedback I had been getting for having it up.
Thanks, Damon Charles
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