Wilson Cruz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wilson Cruz
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1973(1973-12-27)
Age	51
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Wilson Cruz Biography

Wilson Cruz is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on December 27, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. American-Puerto Ricon actor and advocate for gay young people who was Rickie Vasquez on the highly acclaimed 1990s teenage show My So-Called Life. He later appeared as a character in Star Trek: Discovery, the seventh season of the Star Trek franchise.

He was on screen in the film Simply Not Into You, starring He appeared in the 2009 film He’s Just Not That Into You, starring Drew Barrymore..

Cruz was born in Brooklyn, New York, to parents born in Puerto Rico. His family eventually moved to Rialto, California, where he attended Eisenhower High School, graduating in 1991. At age 19, Cruz came out to his parents as gay, first to his mother and then his father. While his mother was initially hurt and shocked, she eventually accepted the news. His father, however, threw him out of the house, and Cruz spent the next few months living in his car and at the homes of friends. He later reconciled with his father.

Cruz went to Hollywood to seek work as an actor, intending to be open about his sexuality from the beginning of his career. In 1994 he was cast as Enrique “Rickie” Vasquez, a troubled, gay teen, in the short-lived, critically acclaimed cult classic TV series My So-Called Life. This made Cruz the first openly gay actor to play an openly gay character in a leading role in an American television series.

He was exposed to his parents when he was 19. His father was the one to throw his son out of the home and they later came to a peace.

Wilson Cruz Net Worth

Wilson Cruz is one of the richest Tv Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wilson Cruz 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Although he was born in Brooklyn his family later relocated into Rialto, California, where the high school he attended graduated in the year 1991.

He was appointed to GLAAD’s board of directors in GLAAD in 1997. He in 2012 he became the National Spokesperson as well as the Director of Strategic Giving for the group.

Wilson Cruz (born Wilson Echevarría; December 27, 1973) is an American actor known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life, Angel in the Broadway tour production of Rent and the recurring characters Junito on Noah’s Arc and Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery. As an openly gay man of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry, he has served as an advocate for gay youth, especially gay youth of color.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Wilson Cruz height 5 ft 9 in Wilson weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Wilson Cruz Dating?

According to our records, Wilson Cruz is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Wilson Cruz’s is not dating anyone.

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He also appeared/starred in the 2009 movie The People I’ve Slept With. He plays the openly gay best friend of a promiscuous woman who tries to find out who got her pregnant so that she can get married.

Facts & Trivia

Wilson Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wilson Cruz celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

Top Facts about Wilson Cruz

1. Wilson Cruz is an American actor and LGBTQ+ activist.
2. He was born on December 27, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York.
3. Cruz made his acting debut in the Broadway production of “Rent.”
4. He is best known for his role as Rickie Vasquez on “My So-Called Life.”
5. Cruz has also appeared in numerous TV shows and movies.
6. In 2017, he joined the cast of “Star Trek: Discovery” as Dr. Hugh Culber.
7. Cruz is a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV/AIDS awareness.
8. He co-founded the National Youth Advocacy Coalition in 1993.
9. Cruz was honored with the Human Rights Campaign’s Visibility Award in 2018.
10. He currently serves as an ambassador for GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation).

Is Wilson Cruz Puerto Rican?

Wilson Cruz, whose heritage is Puerto Rican , was born in New York City, the eldest of three brothers. Early on, his parents encouraged his interest in the theater.

What ethnicity is Wilson Cruz?

As an openly gay man of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry, he has served as an advocate for gay youth, especially gay youth of color.

Was Wilson Cruz in GREY's anatomy?

Cruz had a guest-starring role as a man whose boyfriend has an accident on their wedding day in season seven, episode 12.

Is Wilson Cruz still on Star Trek: Discovery?

Culber and Wilson Cruz have gone through a lot since 2017. Recently, it was announced that Discovery has been renewed for a fifth season. It’s been a long road for Discovery to get to this point, and yet, it also feels like the show, post-Season 3 is just getting started.

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Anthony Rapp
Occupation| Actor singer
Years active| 1981–present
Partner(s)| Ken Ithiphol (2016–present; engaged)
Relatives| Adam Rapp (brother)