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When I was a kid, there were hardly any gay story lines or characters on television that I recall. Then when I was in college, 'Will & Grace' started up.

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Andrew Rannells
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: August 23
Actor
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Omaha
Nebraska
Andrew Scott Rannells
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