Actor's admission reshapes path in Hollywood
Michael Kearns discusses a grim rise and fall in Hollywood, from posing for The Happy Hustler jacket to touring, speaking on hustling, and fighting addiction. He reveals his homosexuality, coming out at Chicago's Goodman School of Drama, and contemplates a career shaped by honesty over stardom. He notes industry fears and a vow to stay true while pursuing acting. Outdoor Saturday
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