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It's An Honor Mr. Cumming

July 31, 2007

20070731_cumming_260x220.jpgNot only does Alan Cumming simultaneously have the world’s best and worst last name for a gay man, he is also scheduled to be recipient of a gay right award. Pinknews.co.uk reports, the actor is to be presented with a 15th Annual Liberty Award by the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund on October 2nd in Los Angeles.

The award will be bestowed to Cumming for his distinguished career in acting as well as being an activist for LGBT and civil marriage issues. Other honorees include David Bohnett for social activism, Rev. Susan Russell for advocating LGBT inclusion in the Episcopal Church, and Hilton hotels for their diverse and inclusive workplace.

Alan Cumming is most known for his work on stage as well as film roles in The X-Men, Zero Effect, and The Flintstones.

Cumming finds him self in good stead. Past honorees of the award include Rosie O’Donnell, Martina Navratilova, Kathy Griffin, and musician Herb Ritts.

 

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