Justin Taylor
| Justin Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Queer as Folk character | |
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| First appearance | "Premiere" (episode 1.01) |
| Last appearance | "We Will Survive!" (episode 5.13) |
| Created by |
Ron Cowen Daniel Lipman |
| Portrayed by | Randy Harrison |
| UK counterpart | Nathan Maloney (Charlie Hunnam) |
| Information | |
| Nickname(s) | Sunshine (by Debbie and Brian) Boy Wonder (by Michael) |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation |
Artist Comic book artist (Rage) Former: Student (high school graduate; attended art school) Busboy at the Liberty Diner Go-go dancer (Babylon) |
| Family | Craig Taylor (father; estranged) Jennifer Taylor (mother) Molly Taylor (younger sister) |
| Significant other(s) |
Brian Kinney Ethan Gold |
Justin Taylor is a fictional character from the American/Canadian Showtime television series Queer as Folk, a drama about the lives of a group of gay men and women living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The character was created by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, who developed, wrote and executive-produced the series, and was portrayed by American actor Randy Harrison during the show's five-year run, and is based on Nathan Maloney of Russell T Davies' original British series of the same name. Known for his optimism and cheery disposition, Justin is a gay teenager who seeks out a gay community in his hometown of Pittsburgh. After losing his virginity to Brian Kinney during his senior year of high school, Justin falls in love with Brian, and their relationship becomes a central part of the series. Many of Justin's storylines revolve around his desire for a more committed relationship with Brian; in later seasons, the character's storylines begin to focus more on his developing career as an artist.
In 2007, the character was voted number 3 on the list of the top 25 gay television characters of all time by AfterElton.
In the pilot episode, Justin Taylor is a high school student at St. James Academy, a private school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father, Craig Taylor, owns an electronics business called Taylor Electronics, and his mother, Jennifer, is a real estate agent. During the first season, Justin's parents struggle to come to terms with their son's homosexuality. His father kicks him out of the house, and Justin remains estranged from his father for the rest of the series. While his mother Jennifer needs a little time to understand her son, after several months she becomes supportive of Justin and becomes involved in PFLAG.
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