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Parent article: List of gay, lesbian or bisexual people;
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The historical concept and definition of sexual orientation varies and has changed greatly over time; for example the word "gay" wasn't used to describe sexual orientation until the mid 20th century. A number of different classification schemes have been used to describe sexual orientation since the mid-19th century, and scholars have often defined the term "sexual orientation" in divergent ways. Indeed, several studies have found that much of the research about sexual orientation has failed to define the term at all, making it difficult to reconcile the results of different studies.[1][2][3] However, most definitions include a psychological component (such as the direction of an individual's erotic desire) and/or a behavioural component (which focuses on the sex of the individual's sexual partner/s). Some prefer to simply follow an individual's self-definition or identity.
The high prevalence of people from the West on this list may be due to societal attitudes towards homosexuality. The Pew Research Center's 2003 Global Attitudes Survey found that "[p]eople in Africa and the Middle East strongly object to societal acceptance of homosexuality. But there is far greater tolerance for homosexuality in major Latin American countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. Opinion in Europe is split between West and East. Majorities in every Western European nation surveyed say homosexuality should be accepted by society, while most Russians, Poles and Ukrainians disagree. Americans are divided–a thin majority (51 percent) believes homosexuality should be accepted, while 42 percent disagree."[4]
This is a partial list of confirmed famous people who were or are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Famous people who are simply rumored to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual are not listed.
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| Name | Lifetime[5] | Nationality | Notable as | Notes[6] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seay, CooperCooper Seay | 1965 b. 1965 | American | Rock musician, yogi | L[7] |
| Sechrest, JasonJason Sechrest | 1979 b. 1979 | American | Writer, actor | G[8] |
| Secter, DavidDavid Secter | 1979 b. 1979 | Canadian | Film director | G[9] |
| Sedaris, DavidDavid Sedaris | 1956 b. 1956 | American | Writer, radio personality | G[10] |
| Seel, PierrePierre Seel | 1957–1993 | French | Writer | G[11] |
| Seguerra, AizaAiza Seguerra | 1983 b. 1983 | Filipina | Pop musician, actor | L[12] |
| Sellars, StephanieStephanie Sellars | b. ?[5] | American | Writer, actor | B[13] |
| Sells, Dan GillespieDan Gillespie Sells | 1979 b. 1979 | English | Rock musician (The Feeling) | G[14] |
| Selvadurai, ShyamShyam Selvadurai | 1965 b. 1965 | Sri Lankan- Canadian | Writer | G[15] |
| Serano, JuliaJulia Serano | b. ?[5] | American | Writer, spoken word performer | L[16] |
| Sessions, JohnJohn Sessions | 1953 b. 1953 | Scottish | Actor | G[17] |
| Sessums, KevinKevin Sessums | 1956 b. 1956 | American | Writer | G[18] |
| Seth, VikramVikram Seth | 1952 b. 1952 | Indian | Poet, writer | G[19] |
| Sexton, TommyTommy Sexton | 1957–1993 | Canadian | Comedian, actor | G[20] |
| Shadix, GlennGlenn Shadix | 1952 b. 1952 | American | Actor | G[21] |
| Shafer, DirkDirk Shafer | 1962 b. 1962 | American | Model, actor | G[22] |
| Shaiman, MarcMarc Shaiman | 1959 b. 1959 | American | Composer, lyricist | G[23] |
| Shamaya, OtepOtep Shamaya | 1979 b. 1979 | American | Rock musician | L[24] |
| Shankman, AdamAdam Shankman | 1964 b. 1964 | American | Director | G[25] |
| Shannon, Charles HaslewoodCharles Haslewood Shannon | 1865–1937 | English | Artist | G[26] |
| Shannon, LoriLori Shannon | 1938–1984 | American | Actor | L[27] |
| Shanower, EricEric Shanower | 1963 b. 1963 | American | Comics artist, writer | G[28] |
| Shaowanasai, MichaelMichael Shaowanasai | 1964 b. 1964 | Thai | Artist, actor | G[29] |
| Sharkey, KevinKevin Sharkey | 1960 b. 1960 | Irish | Artist, activist | G[30] |
| Sharma, ParvezParvez Sharma | b. ?[5] | Indian American | Film director | G[31] |
| Sharpe, PennyPenny Sharpe | 1970 b. 1970 | Australian | Politician | L[32] |
| Shaw, AidenAiden Shaw | 1966 b. 1966 | English | Porn star, writer | G[33] |
| Shaw, FionaFiona Shaw | 1955 b. 1955 | Irish | Actor | L[34] |
| Shaw III, Robert GouldRobert Gould Shaw III | 1898–1970 | English | Socialite | G[35] |
| Shear, LindaLinda Shear | 1948 b. 1948 | American | Rock musician, activist | L[36] |
| Shears, JakeJake Shears | 1978 b. 1978 | American | Pop musician (Scissor Sisters) | G[37] |
| Sheffield, JeremyJeremy Sheffield | 1966 b. 1966 | English | Actor | G[38] |
| Shelley, PetePete Shelley | 1955 b. 1955 | English | Rock musician (Buzzcocks) | G[39] |
| Sheng, JeffJeff Sheng | 1980 b. 1980 | American | Photographer | G[40] |
| Shepard, MatthewMatthew Shepard | 1976–1998 | American | Student, murder victim | G[41] |
| Sheppard, SimonSimon Sheppard | 0 b. ?[5] | American | Writer | G[42] |
| Sher, AntonyAntony Sher | 1949 b. 1949 | English | Actor | G[34] |
| Sherlock, DavidDavid Sherlock | b. ?[5] | English | Writer | G[43] |
| Sherman, DeliaDelia Sherman | 1951 b. 1951 | American | Writer | L[44] |
| Sherman, MartinMartin Sherman | 1939 b. 1939 | American | Playwright, director | G[45] |
| Michael Shernoff | 1951–2008 | American | Specialist in the mental health concerns of gay men | G[46] |
| Sherrin, NedNed Sherrin | 1931–2007 | English | TV and radio personality | G[47] |
| Shields, JohnJohn Shields | 0 b. ?[5] | American | Mayor | G[48] |
| Shilts, RandyRandy Shilts | 1951–1994 | American | Journalist, writer, AIDS activist | G[49] |
| Shimizu, JennyJenny Shimizu | 1967 b. 1967 | American | Model, actor | L[50] |
| Shores, DelDel Shores | 1957 b. 1957 | American | Writer, director, actor | G[51] |
| Shute, NerinaNerina Shute | 1908–2004 | English | Writer, journalist | B[52] |
| Sieber, ChristopherChristopher Sieber | 1969 b. 1969 | American | Actor | G[53] |
| Siffre, LabiLabi Siffre | 1945 b. 1945 | English | Poet, songwriter, singer | G[54] |
| Signorile, MichelangeloMichelangelo Signorile | 1960 b. 1960 | American | Writer, LGBT rights activist | G[55] |
| Siken, RichardRichard Siken | b. ?[5] | American | Writer, poet | G[56] |
| Sikov, EdEd Sikov | 1957 b. 1957 | American | Writer | G[57] |
| Siksay, BillBill Siksay | 1955 b. 1955 | Canadian | Politician | G[58] |
| Silva, MarioMario Silva | 1966 b. 1966 | Canadian | Politician | G[59] |
| Silveira, LucasLucas Silveira | b. ?[5] | Canadian | Rock musician | G[60] |
| Silvera, MakedaMakeda Silvera | 1955 b. 1955 | Caribbean Canadian | Writer | G[61] |
| Silverstein, CharlesCharles Silverstein | b. ?[5] | American | Writer | G[57] |
| Simcox, EdithEdith Simcox | 1844–1901 | English | Writer | L[62] |
| Simmons, JaasonJaason Simmons | 1970 b. 1970 | Australian | Actor | G[63] |
| Simmons, JulianJulian Simmons | 0 b. ?[5] | Irish | Television presenter | G[64] |
| Simmons, RoyRoy Simmons | 1956 b. 1956 | American | American football player | G[65] |
| Sims, Mary-WooMary-Woo Sims | 0 b. ?[5] | Canadian | Politician, activist | L[66] |
| Singer, BryanBryan Singer | 1965 b. 1965 | American | Film director | G[67] |
| Singer, GaryGary Singer | b. ?[5] | Australian | Politician | G[68] |
| Singer, WinnarettaWinnaretta Singer | 1865–1943 | American | Patron | L[69] |
| Sinz, RickyRicky Sinz | 1980 b. 1980 | American | Pornographic actor | G[70] |
| Sipple, OliverOliver Sipple | 1941–1989 | American | Veteran | G[71] |
| Sipprell, ClaraClara Sipprell | 1885–1975 | Canadian | Photographer | L[72] |
| Siriano, ChristianChristian Siriano | 1985 b. 1985 | American | Fashion designer, Reality television participant | G[73] |
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