Is hal sparks gay

Ever since Sparks was cast in “Queer as Folk”, people have questioned the actor’s sexuality. It comes as no surprise since his character, Michael Novotny, is openly gay. He meets his long-term partner Ben Bruckner in Season One and the pair end up married by the end of Season Four.

Hal Sparks played the emotional heart of the series, Michael Novotny. Hal Sparks in Sam Levi/Getty Images. Sparks took on the role of Michael, who is Brian Kinney's best friend.