NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2006
'Grey's Anatomy' Actor: I'm Gay
T.R. Knight Wants To Quiet Any 'Unnecessary Rumors'
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Actor T.R. Knight, shown here in a 2005 publicity photo released by ABC, said in a statement Thursday that he's gay. (ABC/SCOTT GARFIELD)
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The 33-year-old actor addressed rumors of his sexuality in a statement to People magazine on Thursday.
"I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there," Knight's statement read. "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."
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Knight plays Dr. George O'Malley on the popular ABC drama. A former stage actor, his television credits also include "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent.""I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there."
T.R. KnightKnight's "Grey's Anatomy" character, a bumbling, puppy-eyed surgeon, has long been in love with Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo).
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