Most GLBT folks couldn’t care less what those who kept us as “outsiders”. Really, It’s not a matter of them accepting Trans people.
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A movie about trannies, and its world premiere will be at one of the largest straight film fests in America. In my next film, the five lead characters are transgendered girls, 3 of whom are played by actual trans girls. I was 16 on Sex & the City (Episode: Are We Sluts?). WB: GLBT characters have come a long way since I started playing them. Do you think there has been any change to the climate? TTC: In general, transvestites were played for laughs in early television and movie storylines, staying an arm’s length away. (Random fact: I auditioned for Sofia Lopez, Season 1, Adrian, Season 2, and Nightmare, the video clerk, Season 2) I seriously think he’s a genius, with what he’s done on Nip/Tuck, Glee and Popular. I was all like, “What’s this line? ‘Cherry gets shovelful of dirt on her face in shallow grave?’ This ain’t Kill Bill.” He just laughed. I remember I got my script for the finale and Ryan Murphy walked by. I had no clue what was to come – the pissing revenge, the surgeries, the kidnappings, being buried alive. I loved the arc of the scene, and thought it was the sole instance Cherry appeared. WB: When I auditioned, I had only (Cherry’s) first appearance, where Cherry & Matt meet at a bar, get it on at her place then she gets a beatdown. TTC: What was your reaction when you read the Nip/Tuck script? WB: I’m most proud of being in a world premier musical now playing on Broadway (Rock of Ages) and guest starring on Nip/Tuck on & off at the same time through 2005/2006.
TTC: And now we’ll flip that…What are you most proud of in your career to date? Even my grandmother screws it up sometimes. My favorite surgeon: Dr Hansen on Sunset Boulevard. Willam Belli: The only things I didn’t like about myself, I’ve changed through medicine. Belli…What don’t you like about yourself? TTC: I’m obligated to start with “The Question”, so…Tell me, Mr.
Willam is proud to be part of the Legendary Bingo team in Los Angeles, helping raise over two million dollars for various non-profit groups.Īfter TheTwoCents named one of Nip/Tuck’s most memorable characters, actor Willam (not William) Belli was gracious enough to answer a few questions and share his TwoCents with us.
Other credits include My Name is Earl, Because I Said So (opposite Diane Keaton), and the upcoming Bloodrayne 3. Willam has been as frequent guest star on various cop shows, being beat down ( Southland, Cold Case), soliciting ( The Shield, Criminal Minds, The District) or being the friend of a victim ( Women’s Murder Club, CSI:NY, The Forgotten). He has also been featured in American Wedding (Stifler’s she-male) and tranny’ing it up in Rock of Ages, now on Broadway. Willam Belli is best known for his 5 episode stint as Cherry Peck on Nip/Tuck. Photo: willam belli (cherry & matt) … Willam Belli, Actor