Paul Winfield, another great actor who lived in the closet

Following his death, Winfield’s friends and family let his secret out into the open and celebrated his relationship with his boyfriend, Charles Gillan Jr., which spanned more than 30 years.

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by Anonymousreply 12February 19, 2023 7:45 AM

I thought he and Tyson deserved the Oscar that year and Sounder was a great film that holds up extremely well.

by Anonymousreply 1February 19, 2023 5:51 AM

I used to see Paul Winfield at Uncle Charlie's om Greenwich Ave from time to time in the early-mid 80s.

by Anonymousreply 2February 19, 2023 6:03 AM

I wish I was a homo with a deep commanding voice like Paul.

by Anonymousreply 3February 19, 2023 6:08 AM

He had such a great face.

by Anonymousreply 4February 19, 2023 6:08 AM

I loved listening to him narrate City Confidential.

by Anonymousreply 5February 19, 2023 6:09 AM

He was excellent on LA LAW as civil rights activist

by Anonymousreply 6February 19, 2023 6:14 AM

instantly recognizable .You may not have remembered his name,but you knew the face (and voice,of course).

by Anonymousreply 7February 19, 2023 6:39 AM

Thanks OP for your contribution to Black FAG History Month.

by Anonymousreply 8February 19, 2023 7:28 AM

^ I would tell you to go fuck yourself, but you already did.

by Anonymousreply 10February 19, 2023 7:35 AM

Winfield's memorable death scene in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan @1:20.

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by Anonymousreply 11February 19, 2023 7:38 AM

Winfield showed a flair for comedy (and camp) as the Magic Mirror on the 1980s sitcom "The Charmings."

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