Recently, films have begun to appear on television screens that reveal the stories of same-sex relationships. The series "Close Friends" was no exception. In it, one of the roles was played by Hal Sparks. The actor so believably embodied the image of a gay guy that many doubted the heterosexuality of the young man. How Hal’s heart is really doing and what he’s living with now is described in this article.
Biography
The future actor was born in 1969. His birthplace is USA, Ohio. Fame came to him at the age of 17, when he was awarded the title of “The Funniest Teenager”. So he met and began to actively cooperate with the Second City agency.
Participation in comedy projects made him move to Los Angeles. Here he performed in the top clubs, including The Improv, The Laugh Factory. Also, without his participation, the American Comedy Festival did not pass. In addition to working in the comedy genre, Hal was lucky to be a TV presenter on E !.
The most talked about was the role of Sparks in the series "Close Friends". A significant place in his life is occupied by a musical career. He is a member of the music group Zero 1. Hal Sparks is a guitar player there. Also with him are Robert Hall, who plays bass, and Michael Loretta, on drums. The band's debut album was released in late 2006.
Attitude to the role of Michael Novotna
The hardest part in films like Close Friends is finding the right actors. Many are afraid that they will not receive the most flattering glory, but someone is worried about possible words of condemnation. Hal Sparks was not afraid of anything. According to him, the series was very interesting to him, and the condemnation of the audience worried him last. The actor is absolutely tolerant and does not see anything wrong with the fact that people have different preferences.
Many viewers decided that Hal Sparks' orientation was also not classic. But the actor denied all the rumors. He is straight. He starred in the series for five years and speaks very warmly about this time. It is worth recalling that the main characters of this picture were not only homosexual, but also one of them was HIV-infected. For Hal, this story was very important, because long before the proposal to star in the series, he actively interacted with AIDS funds.
Personal life
Hal Sparks also did not forget to pay due attention to his personal life. He is currently in a relationship with a girl named Samantha. The couple lives together in Los Angeles. The girl of the actor is engaged in landscape design. They have been in a relationship for more than a year. Hal actively sought his beloved and even took him away from a former young man.
Thoughts on orientation
It is worth noting that despite his full naturalness, Hal never once spoke out negatively towards people with other passions. The actor urges everyone to get rid of homophobia. Since people with a non-traditional orientation did not make their choice in her favor. It is genetically laid, and it is simply impossible to change the situation.
If people learn to accept this fact, it will become easier for everyone. Sparks says that he has a friend who, in his youth, confessed his “rainbow”. But his parents to this day do not know about it. The guy lives extremely hard, as he has to constantly hide his true desires from the general public.
Filmography
In 1987, the actor starred in the movie "The Frog." Hal Sparks is also known for his roles in such films as "Where is my car, man?" and Spider-Man 2. The actor has a lot of small roles in a variety of films. The most active in his acting life were 2004 and 2009. He took part in two films at once in a year. In addition to world-famous works, Hal can be seen in the films “Signs and Miracles”, “Cheap Places”, and “Firefly”.