Denis O'Hare

Personal context

Summary

Denis O’Hare is an American actor and playwright known for Take Me Out, Sweet Charity, True Blood, American Horror Story, Milk, and Dallas Buyers Club. His work ranges from classical and musical theater to genre television, often featuring complex, theatrical characters. He has publicly advocated for LGBTQ rights, saying he called the White House and senators about gay-rights legislation and participated in the It Gets Better campaign; he has also spoken about discrimination and equal rights in interviews and public campaigns.