Hal Sparks

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Biography

Recent Role:
Himself on The Rachel Maddow Show
Gender:
Male
Born:
9-25-1969
Birthplace:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Birth Name:
Hal Harry Magee Sparks III
Actor and comedian Hal Sparks was born September 25, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio as Hal Harry McGee Sparks III. He began his professional career in Chicago as a member of the famed Second City Troupe. When he was 17, he was crowned the "Funniest Teenager in Chicago" by the Chicago Sun Times. In the late 80's, Sparks moved to Los Angeles doing gigs at many comedy clubs including The Improve, The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Ice house, as well as the comic Relief's American Comedy Festival. From 1999-2000 he was a host on the Emmy-Award winning E! Entertainment show, "Talk Soup". HalMore recently appeared guest-starring on "Frasier", "One on One", and in the David Spade film, "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" In addition, Sparks also co-created the Ashton Kutcher fim, "Dude, where's my car" And appeared in the movie "Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town" with Billy Bob Thorton. He also provided two voices for the Eddie Murphy movie, "Dr. Doolittle 2". In the meantime Sparks plays Michael Novotny on the SHOWTIME original series, Queer as Folk" and has for the past four years. SHOWTIME has ordered a fifth season an a sixth and final season of Queer As Folk". Hal is currently providing his voice as Tak for the Nickelodeon show "Tak and the Power of Juju". Hal also has a band with his friend and cousin: "Zero 1" releasing their debuted Album Zero: 1 very soon.

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  • Mikey and Hal

    Ya know, over the years on Queer As Folk Mikey was really portrayed as a very sensitive very sweet guy. We saw a lot of that over the years as well. But watching Hal in some of his interviews and even in some of his stand up acts I've kind of noticed he appears to be nothing like the character.More He's kind of got a comical vibe surrounding him at all times and he seems more out spoken and abrasive then Michael. I can't help but notice it, does anyone else? It's not just me is it? Don't get me wrong I still love both Michael and Hal but he just seems so different from the character sometimes when I watch the show I can't help but think about it.

    5 comments, last one Feb 25, 2007
  • The Boy Can Sing!

    Granted he's not going to be the next headliner on Broadway but he's...not horrible. Must say it makes me love him all the more. He can act in all different kinds of roles, he is a great comedian, and now he's a singing fool. Again he shouldn't be putting out an album but ya gotta love him!!!

    4 comments, last one Feb 24, 2007
  • Welcome to the TV.com Forums for Hal Sparks

    Welcome to the TV.com Forums for Hal Sparks. Here is your area to discuss, dissect and debate all things about this person.

    1 comments, last one Sep 14, 2006
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    Hal... you're so incredibly cute hide show

    Hal Sparks just makes me laugh without even saying anything. Though I did love Michael on Queer as Folk, I felt that it held back some of his talent and didn't get to show off his comedic skills. Don't get me wrong, he played Michael very well. After seeing him on so many other little spots on T.V., it's amazing to me how much he toned it down for his Queer as Folk role. I was so sad when he got voted off Celebrity Duets, but it wasn't from a lack of trying on my part. I voted for him 500 times. I know, I must not have a life. But I love you Hal!

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    10 Perfect
    Why is Hal so frickin cool? I dare to ask! hide show

    Hal Sparks is one of the most underrated stars today. He is like, a total inspiration to me. He's a great actor, a great musician, a great Chinese speaker *haha*, he's just frickin brilliant! He's an open-minded individual who's attitudes about the world stun and amaze even me! And plus, to top of the cake, his band, formerly known as The Hal Sparks Band, but is now called Zero 1, rocks BIG TIME! I mean, super big! Check out his myspace profile at myspace.com/therealhalsparks, and his band profile at myspace.com/zero1band. The guy's bloody brilliant, (but I'm not English, just so you'll know. :P) and he will always be one of my favorite people ever!

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    10 Perfect
    Such versatility! hide show

    Hal can do it all! He can be comedic, dramatic, sensitive, rediculous, way out there, and every thing in between. I am really impressed with his levels of versatility and I can't say that enough. From his stand up to his role as Michael on the Showtime series Queer as Folk you can really get a good impression of his range. You can even watch the rediculous yet funny Dude, Where's My Car? and see a small cameo by Hal that will have you cracking up. And it turns out the boy can carry a pretty good tune, too! Quite impressive!

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    10 Perfect
    Funny, cute, and smart at the same time! hide show

    I have loved Hal Sparks since the VH-1 series I love the 70's, 80's, and 90's series
    He is so funny and cute at the same time but also very
    Smart as well as knows the martial arts so don't let
    That puppy kind cuteness fool you as he can also be
    Very lethal as well if you mess with him! LOL! Hey
    Just kidding but still he is very funny and cute again!

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