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Colin Michael Maurice Cashman, Baron Cashman, CBE (born 17 December 1950) is a British actor, dancer, politician, and LGBT rights activist. A member of the Labour Party, he served as a Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands from 1999 to 2014. He has been a member of the House of Lords since 2014. He is a patron of Humanists UK.
Feb 9, 2020 · The actor and activist shares his life story in a new memoir, One of Them, covering his childhood abuse, his role in LGBTQ+ history and his views on trans rights. He also reflects on his career, his late husband Paul and his friendship with Ian McKellen.
Feb 15, 2020 · Michael Cashman, or Baron Cashman of Limehouse - best known to many as Colin Russell from EastEnders, who made waves with the first gay kiss on a British soap more than three decades ago -...
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Michael Cashman is a British actor and producer, known for EastEnders, The Sandbaggers and Doctor Who. He is also a Member of the European Parliament and a co-founder of Stonewall, a charity for LGBT rights.
Jun 23, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Lord Michael Cashman, who played the first gay character in EastEnders and co-founded Stonewall. He talks about representation, AIDS, Section 28 and his career in TV and politics.
Feb 5, 2020 · Michael Cashman, who played the first gay kiss on EastEnders, shares his memoir of his life with his late partner Paul Cottingham. He reflects on the challenges and victories of fighting for LGBT rights in the UK and beyond.
