| Justin Taylor Kinney | |
|---|---|
| Queer as Folk character | |
 | |
| First appearance | "Premiere" (episode 1.01) |
| Last appearance | "We Will Survive!" (episode 5.13) |
| Created by | Ron Cowen Daniel Lipman |
| Portrayed by | Randy Harrison |
| UK counterpart | Nathan Maloney (Charlie Hunnam) |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Sunshine (by Debbie and Brian) Boy Wonder (by Michael) |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Artist Comic book artist (Rage) Former: Student (high school graduate; attended art school) Busboy at the Liberty Diner Go-go dancer (Babylon) |
| Family | Craig Taylor (father; estranged) Jennifer Taylor (mother) Molly Taylor (younger sister) |
| Significant other | Brian Kinney (life partner) boyfriend and Husband |
Justin Taylor Kinney is a fictional character from the American/Canadian Showtime television series Queer as Folk, a drama about the lives of a group of gay men and women living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1]
The character was created by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, who developed, wrote and executive-produced the series, and was portrayed by American actor Randy Harrison during the show's five-year run, and is based on Nathan Maloney of Russell T Davies' original British series of the same name.[2] Known for his optimism and cheery disposition, Justin is a gay teenager who seeks out a gay community in his hometown of Pittsburgh. After losing his virginity to Brian Kinney during his senior year of high school, Justin falls in love with Brian, and their relationship becomes a central part of the series. Many of Justin's storylines revolve around his desire for a more committed relationship with Brian; in later seasons, the character's storylines begin to focus more on his developing career as an artist.
In 2007, the character was voted number 3 on the list of the top 25 gay television characters of all time by AfterElton.[3]
- ^ "Gay Pittsburgh not exactly like what you see on Queer As Folk". The Advocate. Associated Press. May 6, 2004. Archived from the original on June 17, 2006.
- ^ "Queer As Folk Review". Entertainment Weekly. December 1, 2000. Archived from the original on April 27, 2009. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
- ^ "The Top 25 Gay Characters - Revealed!". Logo.