Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and acceded the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. “The Queen’s death and the ensuing conversations about the role of monarchy and especially the way the British Empire profited at the expense (and death) of indigenous peoples across the world really opened my eyes,” the actor said.Ĭrowds gather outside Buckingham Palace on Septemin London, United Kingdom. The OBE also recognized his “activism for equal rights for the gay and lesbian community” in America.Ĭumming, who is bisexual, has participated in a number of campaigns advocating for the equal rights of LGBT people, on behalf of organizations like the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).ĭespite feeling “shocked” and “delighted” at the time to receive the honor, Cumming described how the death of Queen Elizabeth last September made him reflect on the honor he had received – and the institution that bestowed it upon him. His four-decade movie and TV career has included starring roles in “Annie,” “X-Men 2,” “the “Spy Kids” franchise and “The Good Wife.” In 1998, he won a Best Actor Tony award for his performance as the Emcee in the Broadway musical “Cabaret.” The actor said he is "now back to being plain old Alan Cumming again." Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty ImagesĬumming received the honor in recognition of his services to film, theater and the arts.
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