Michael Urie, Carving Out A Character On 'Ugly Betty'

Courtesy NPR: Arts & Culture  Thu, 11/12/2009 - 15:09

A campy, over-the-top comedy that revolves around life at a glossy fashion magazine, Ugly Betty has won a loyal fan base — in part due to its matter-of-fact portrayal of gay characters.

One of them, Michael Urie's scheming Marc St. James, has lately been showing a more humane side: He's become a big-brother figure for a "mighty festive" teenager who's having trouble with bullies at school.

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