Matthew St. Patrick: Busting Barriers

As Keith on “Six Feet Under,” Matthew St. Patrick plays the more confident, proudly out member of a gay couple, but the actor is frank in discussing the challenges of the role, the physical intimacy with actor Michael C. Hall it demands and his commitment to getting beyond simple stereotypes in his portrayal. Busting Barriers Not Always Easy “Six Feet Under” charts a gay couple’s touch slog, and also an actor’s personal hurdles On June 6, HBO’s ode to dysfunctional families who happen to be undertakers began its fifth and final season. This critically acclaimed drama, created by Oscar-winning Alan Ball (“American Beauty,”) has been nominated for and garnered just about every major TV award for which it qualifies. So why should we care? Besides its weekly sardonic look at mortality, the show’s portrayal of homosexuality and lesbianism has been unflinching. Read the rest ... http://www.gaycitynews.com/gcn_423/bustingbarriersnot.html