Alan Cumming - Actor
Age: 60
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor
Alan Cumming (born January 27, 1965) is a highly versatile Scottish actor, writer, director, producer, and presenter known for his charismatic screen presence and transformative stage performances.
Career Highlights
Stage Success: He is widely celebrated for his Tony-winning performance as the Emcee in the Broadway revival of Cabaret. His theatrical career is extensive, ranging from Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Macbeth (in which he played all the roles) to contemporary works like Accidental Death of an Anarchist, for which he won an Olivier Award.
Film & Television: On screen, he is well known for his roles as Eli Gold in The Good Wife, Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, and Fegan Floop in the Spy Kids trilogy. More recently, he has gained a new wave of fame as the host and producer of the reality competition series The Traitors.
Voice & Writing: He has authored several books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Not My Father’s Son and Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life. He also provides voices for numerous animated projects and introduces Masterpiece Mystery! on PBS.
Identity and Advocacy
Background: Born in Aberfeldy, Scotland, he maintains strong ties to his heritage and often incorporates Scottish culture into his work.
Personal Identity: He is openly bisexual and has been a prominent activist for LGBTQ+ rights for decades. In 2009, he was appointed an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) for his contributions to the arts and his activism.
Values: He is a vegan and an atheist. He has been honored with numerous humanitarian awards from organizations such as GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and PETA.
Business: He co-owns Club Cumming, a cabaret bar in New York City designed to be an inclusive space for "all ages, all genders, all sexualities."
Public Persona
Often described as witty, "frolicky," and energetic, Cumming is known for his bold fashion choices and a playful, "mischievous" public persona. Time Magazine has referred to him as one of the most fun people in show business.