Harvey Guillén

Harvey Guillén is a queer Mexican-American actor who has spoken openly about his queer identity in multiple interviews, describing the journey to self-acceptance as one that was shaped by his Catholic upbringing and the cultural pressures of his community. He has said that playing Guillermo — the long-suffering human familiar to a vampire in FX's mockumentary series "What We Do in the Shadows" (2019–present) — gave him a platform and confidence he hadn't previously felt in the industry. Guillermo is himself implied to be gay in the series, and the character's arc across the show's run — from subservience to autonomy to supernatural power — has been celebrated by queer fans as deeply resonant. Guillén has spoken about the importance of queer Latino representation and about his desire to take on a broader range of roles. He also appeared in the DC film "Blue Beetle" (2023) and in the animated series "The Owl House." His warmth, comedic skill, and emotional authenticity have made him one of the most beloved queer performers of his generation.