From Alexander the Great to Neil Patrick Harris, this gay celebrities list has all the most famous gay men throughout history, with photos included. Over 1800 gay dudes and counting! These historically famous gay men have either been confirmed as homosexuals or there is strong evidence that they were/are gay. These famous gay people come from countless different times in human history, and this list includes gay actors, famous gay celebrities, and famous gay people in history.
Who are famous gay men? Famous homosexuals in history included in this list are the painter of the Sistine Chapel and the dad from the Brady Bunch - yes, we gays are a diverse bunch! This list of gay celebrities starts with the earliest gay historic figures, but you can sort by any column.
Which famous men in history are gay? This many people can't be wrong, maybe straight men should explore homosexuality. If you want more lists about famous homosexuals, check out this list of famous gay authors.Elton John
Age: 73Birthplace: Pinner, London, United Kingdom
Sir Elton Hercules John (born 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and... moreNeil Patrick Harris
Age: 47Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer,... moreKevin Spacey
Age: 61Birthplace: South Orange, New Jersey, United States of America
Kevin Spacey Fowler (born July 26, 1959) is an American actor, producer, and singer. Spacey... moreFreddie Mercury
Dec. at 45 (1946-1991)Birthplace: Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British... moreIan McKellen
Age: 81Birthplace: Burnley, United Kingdom
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. His career spans genres... moreGeorge Michael
Age: 57Birthplace: East Finchley, London, United Kingdom
George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016) was an... moreAndy Dick
Age: 54Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
Andrew Roane Dick (born Andrew Thomlinson, December 21, 1965) is an American comedian, actor,... morePerez Hilton
Age: 42Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (born March 23, 1978), known professionally as Perez Hilton is an... moreStephen Fry
Age: 63Birthplace: Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
Stephen John Fry (born 24 August 1957) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He and Hugh... moreGeorge Takei
Age: 83Birthplace: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
George Hosato Takei (; born Hosato Takei, April 20, 1937) is an American actor, author, and... moreBoy George
Age: 59Birthplace: Bexley, London, United Kingdom
Boy George (born George Alan O'Dowd; 14 June 1961) is an English singer, songwriter, DJ and... moreJeffrey Dahmer
Dec. at 34 (1960-1994)Birthplace: West Allis, Wisconsin, United States of America
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer (; May 21, 1960 – November 28, 1994), also known as the Milwaukee... moreRicky Martin
Age: 48Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Enrique Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), better known as Ricky Martin is a Puerto... moreAdam Lambert
Age: 38Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. ... moreAndy Warhol
Dec. at 59 (1928-1987)Birthplace: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Area code 412, Contiguous United States, United States of America
Andy Warhol was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known... moreAlan Cumming
Age: 55Birthplace: Aberfeldy, United Kingdom
Alan Cumming (born 27 January 1965) is a Scottish-American actor, singer, writer, producer,... moreRock Hudson
Dec. at 60 (1925-1985)Birthplace: Winnetka, Illinois, USA
Rock Hudson (born Roy Harold Scherer Jr.; November 17, 1925 – October 2, 1985) was an American... moreJohn Barrowman
Age: 48Birthplace: United Kingdom
John Scot Barrowman (born 11 March 1967) is a Scottish-American actor, singer, presenter,... moreOscar Wilde
Dec. at 46 (1854-1900)Birthplace: Ireland, Ireland, Europe, Dublin
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet... moreMichael Stipe
Age: 60Birthplace: Decatur, Georgia, United States of America
John Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter and was the lead... moreLance Bass
Age: 41Birthplace: USA, Laurel, Mississippi
James Lance Bass (; born May 4, 1979) is an American singer, dancer, actor, film and... moreJeffree Star
Age: 33Birthplace: California, United States of America
Jeffree Star (born Jeffrey Lynn Steininger Jr.; November 15, 1985) is an American Internet... moreAlan Turing
Dec. at 42 (1912-1954)Birthplace: Maida Vale, London, United Kingdom
Alan Mathison Turing (; 23 June 1912 – 7 June 1954) was an English mathematician, computer... moreLaurence Olivier
Dec. at 82 (1907-1989)Birthplace: England, Dorking
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, (; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and... moreGraham Norton
Age: 57Birthplace: Clondalkin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Graham William Walker (born 4 April 1963), known professionally as Graham Norton, is an Irish... more
