Ryan Phillipe May Not Be Gay ...
... but he played one on TV during One Life to Live's glory days, when it was written very well during Michael Malone's first tenure.
LOS ANGELES, CA -- June 12,1992 --
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation applauds ABC's One Life to Live for featuring a gay character...A young Ryan [Philippe] displays his acting chops with his performance as Billy Douglas. Ryan is called upon to perform a number of difficult scenes, but none are as memorable as Billy's "coming out" to his parents. Billy shows bravery as he reveals his homosexuality to his parents so reluctant to hear his words. Ryan's strong performance is a gutsy one as well. Kudos to him for taking on a controversial role at such a young point in his career.
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LOS ANGELES, CA -- June 12,1992 --
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation applauds ABC's One Life to Live for featuring a gay character...A young Ryan [Philippe] displays his acting chops with his performance as Billy Douglas. Ryan is called upon to perform a number of difficult scenes, but none are as memorable as Billy's "coming out" to his parents. Billy shows bravery as he reveals his homosexuality to his parents so reluctant to hear his words. Ryan's strong performance is a gutsy one as well. Kudos to him for taking on a controversial role at such a young point in his career.
-- From Column's Main Website. Go here
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