Steven Carrington

Steven Carrington
Dynasty character
Al Corley as Steven Carrington
Portrayed by
Duration1981–1988, 1991
First appearance"Oil"
(1981)
Last appearance"Colorado Roulette" (1988)
Created byRichard and Esther Shapiro
Spin-off
appearances

Jack Coleman as Steven Carrington
In-universe information
OccupationBusiness executive
FatherBlake Carrington
MotherAlexis Morell
Stepfather
StepmotherKrystle Carrington
BrothersAdam Carrington
Sisters
Half-sistersKrystina Carrington
Spouse
ChildrenDanny Carrington
Grandparents
Aunts and uncles
Nieces and nephews
First cousins

Steven Daniel Carrington[1] is a fictional character on the American prime time soap opera Dynasty. Steven is noteworthy as one of the earliest gay main characters on American television.[2][3][4] Despite identifying as homosexual, Steven has relationships with both men and women throughout the series.[3]

The role was originated by Al Corley in the show's first episode in 1981. Corley left at the end of the second season in 1982, and the role was recast in 1983 with Jack Coleman, the change in appearance attributed to plastic surgery after an oil rig explosion. Coleman remained on the show until 1988, but Corley returned to the role of Steven for the 1991 miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion when Coleman was unavailable due to scheduling conflicts.

In the 2017 reboot of the series, Steven is played by actor James Mackay.

  1. ^ "Steven Carrington". Dynasty: The Authorized Biography of the Carringtons. Doubleday/Dolphin. 1984. pp. 72–85. ISBN 0-385-19525-7.
  2. ^ Kregloe, Karman (April 16, 2007). "Ten Actors Who Played Gay". NewNowNext.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Jack Coleman biography". TV Guide. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved February 21, 2009.
  4. ^ Stewart, Jenny (May 11, 2005). "Coming Out". PlanetOut.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved February 21, 2009.