by AfterElton.com Staff
March 15, 2010
Previous rank: 19
Played by actor Luke Macfarlane (2006 - present)
Let's face it: playing the spouse to one of the Walker's screwed-up family members on Brothers & Sisters is a thankless role. You get a couple of scenes per episode, at most. So what is it about Luke Macfarlane's portrayal of Scotty Wandell that has caught the attention of so many AfterElton.com readers? There's something about Scotty's quiet grace that is both infectious and truly touching ? especially in the face of Kevin's non-stop neurosis. It probably doesn't hurt Macfarlane is drop-dead gorgeous.
Previous rank: 4
Played by actor Matthew Rhys (2006 - present)
Like Brian Kinney, Kevin Walker on Brothers & Sisters proves you don't always have to be “likable” to be interesting. And in the hands of an actor less talented than Matt Rhys, we suspect that viewers would've rejected this frequently whiny, selfish windbag years ago. But there's something about Rhys' portrayal of Kevin ? the way he hides the character's insecurity, even as he makes it screamingly obvious ? that makes you feel protective of the poor guy. Sure, he's fussy, needy, and gives new meaning to the expression “high maintenance.” But let's face it: we all know that guy ? and in some cases, we are that guy!
Original Article: http://www.afterelton.com/TV/2010/02/top-fifty-gay-tv-characters
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