Wilson Cruz

Wilson Cruz
Cruz in 2018
Born
Wilson Echevarría

(1973-12-27) December 27, 1973 (age 50)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, activist, singer
Years active1994–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. As a gay man of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry, he has served as an advocate for gay youth, especially gay minorities.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ "ABC Leads Nominees for GLAAD Awards". Fox News. Associated Press. May 21, 2008. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
  2. ^ "Wilson Cruz". The New York Times. January 19, 2008. Archived from the original on January 19, 2008.
  3. ^ "Talkin' Broadway". Talkinbroadway.com. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
  4. ^ "Atlanta Boy". Atlantaboy.com. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
  5. ^ "Oasis Magazine". Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2012.