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Trans man, the "only transgender regular or recurring character on scripted television" in 2011, according to GLAAD. [181] (2001-2015) Tracie/Simon: Sean Bean: Accused: Simon is an English teacher who has a female alter-ego named Tracie. He has been described as transgender and a transvestite. [182] (2010–2012) Trevor: Elliot Fletcher ...
Lena Waithe (/ w eɪ θ /; [1] born May 17, 1984) [2] [3] is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21).
The Chi (/ ˈ ʃ aɪ / SHY) is an American drama television series created by Lena Waithe about life in a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. [4] It premiered on Showtime on January 7, 2018. In August 2022, the series was renewed for a sixth season. [ 5 ]
The Chi‘s Season 6 episode saw the exit of three cast members, via two deaths and a long-time-coming departure from the city. (You’ll recall the show’s executive producers teased the ...
Hunter Schafer has lost interest in playing transgender roles, like Jules Vaughn on 'Euphoria.' The 25-year-old actor wants to be seen as more than transgender.
In 2021, Smith was cast in a recurring role in the second season of Netflix original series Russian Doll. [6] [7] She played the grandmother, Agnes, of Alan Zaveri who is portrayed by Charlie Barnett. [8] [9] She appears as Deja in season five of The Chi. [10] [11]
Fifteen years later, as authentic representation is a greater part of the cultural conversation, “Brokeback Mountain” is returning to (computer) screens — this time with an all-transgender cast.
Lysette began training as an actor in New York City, studying at various acting studios starting in 2007. Her television debut was a guest appearance as Lila in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2013, [3] making her one of the first transgender people to appear in a cisgender speaking role on primetime television in the US.