Alan Cumming
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Emmy-winning actor, writer, and presenter Alan Cumming visited the Empire State Building to celebrate The Traitors returning to Peacock. During his visit, he flipped the world-famous light switch, lighting the building in Multi-Color Stripes with a Tartan Pattern for the remainder of the night. He then posed for pictures across the Observatory Experience, which included the immersive second floor exhibits. He then took photos on the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
- Many people recognize Alan for his role as the blue-skinned, teleporting mutant Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United. The character's elaborate makeup and Cumming’s performance made it a fan-favorite.
- Alan Cumming won a Tony Award for his unforgettable performance as the Master of Ceremonies in the Broadway revival of Cabaret. His role in the production became iconic and cemented his status as a theater legend.
- Alan Cumming is a talented writer! His memoir, Not My Father’s Son, was a New York Times Bestseller, praised for its candid and emotional storytelling about his life and relationship with his father.
Alan Cumming was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his contributions to film, theater, and activism, especially for his work advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.
