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I think the least stereotypical gay character on television is probably Matt LeBlanc on 'Episodes.' He just plays it so straight-faced. They never talk about the fact that he's such a huge gay person.

I feel like because I've done more gay characters, gay scenes, or gay projects than most straight actors, people see it as some sort of mission. It's more of a case-by-case basis, and just trying to capture figures that I love. I guess that a lot of the figures that I love were gay.

Not taboo - it's just that straight actors still risk their careers commercially and economically. They have to please the crowd - they're movie stars; their image is their industry. It goes beyond acting.

Even now, there are young actors who want careers as romantic leading men, and the best thing is not to reveal you're gay.

We don't really get to see gay characters who are completely open with their sexuality, but it doesn't define who they are.

Every young male actor dreams of being James Bond in an action movie. And that's their first role. But the truth is, when it comes down to it, that's not relatable.

I am a gay man who loves James Bond films and snooker - all kinds of working-class pursuits.

If you play a gay role, it sticks more than it does if an actor were to play a murderer or a psychopath.

Gay actors have been playing straight since Euripides.

I get told a lot that I'm kind of carving my own path. That there are not many actors who are out and are able to play straight and gay, and everyone's OK with it.