Michael Kearns

Michael Kearns (born in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American actor, writer, director, teacher, producer, and activist. He is noted for being the first openly gay actor[citation needed], and after an announcement on Entertainment Tonight in 1991, the first openly HIV-positive actor in Hollywood.

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CHEERS · S1, E16

The Boys in the Bar

Sam's shocked when his ex-teammate comes out of the closet.
THE WALTONS · S3, E3

The First Day

The first day at Boatwright College is full of complications for John-Boy Walton.
KNOTS LANDING · S12, E18

Call Me Dimitri

A friend's return puts Anne in an awkward position; Jason can't seem to escape violence; Claudia's past catches up with her; Gary tries to make a future for himself and the twins; Sumner notices Linda's hard work.