wentworth miller turns 42 

Wentworth Miller first entered our radar with guest shots on

, but it was his breakout role as the tattooed Michael Scofield in Fox’s hit

We were delighted when he publicly came out last summer, and his speech at the HRC was stunning and powerful.

Today is his 42nd birthday, and we look forward to what he has to offer next (in addition to acting, he’s also an accomplished screenwriter). Enjoy this gallery of some of the highlights of his career.

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