ByBrian Moylan,
who writes Vulture's Housewives Institute Bulletin
Photo-Illustration: Vulture and Getty Images
It’s no secret that Ryan Murphy has a rotating troupe of actors he often employs — he’s basically paid for Sarah Paulson’s agent’s house several times over. What we sometimes forget is that his shows also feature more hot, oft-shirtless white guys than the Altoids float in a Pride parade. There are so many, in fact, that it’s hard to remember exactly which bombshell with a six-pack was in which of his projects. I’m not saying that all of them look alike, but let’s just say it’s possible that Mr. Murphy has a type (and, based on this type, possibly has a lifetime subscription to BelAmi).
Are you well versed enough in the Murphy oeuvre, or devoted enough to the appreciation of a specific type of male beauty, to know which of these attractive, sharp-jawed white-male faces appeared in which Murphy project? You might not be, but you’re probably going to try.
Yes. He played Jeffrey Trail. He was also in The Normal Heart and American Horror Story: Freak Show, American Horror Story: Hotel, American Horror Story: Roanoke, and American Horror Story: 1984.
Sorry, you’re thinking of a different hot white guy. The right answer is The Assassination of Gianni Versace. He was also in The Normal Heart and American Horror Story: Freak Show, American Horror Story: Hotel, American Horror Story: Roanoke, and American Horror Story: 1984.
Yes. He played Craig. You sure know your gay heartthrobs. He was also a recurring character on Glee.
Sorry, you’re thinking of another set of perfect white teeth. The right answer is The Normal Heart. He was also a recurring character on Glee.
Yes. He played Dr. Rudy Vincent. He was also in Hotel, Roanoke, and Apocalypse.
Nope. Maybe you have him confused with Jonathan Groff? The right answer is Cult. He was also in Hotel, Roanoke, and Apocalypse.
Yes. The prostitute was named Andy. He played a different gay in all of those other projects.
Nope, wrong gay. Bomer was in all of these, but the only time he hustled was in Freak Show.
Yes. What are you, a member of the Jessica Lange fan club?
Oh, close. You might have him confused with Evan Peters.
Correct! He was in Freak Show, Hotel, and Roanoke.
Good guess, but you’ve got the wrong dreamboat. He was in three seasons of AHS.
Yes. You are right. Some of us are still fantasizing about him and Nick Jonas snuggling in bed.
Sorry, it was Scream Queens. Honestly, most people wouldn’t get that. That’s why it’s canceled.
That’s right. Ryan Murphy just can’t get enough of him.
You are technically right, but Stamos was actually in all of these.
Good guess. He only got the role because Jon Hamm passed. Haha. JK.
You must be confused thinking about Morrison’s member. It was actually AHS: 1984. Shockingly, that’s the only other Murphy show he’s on.
You get a gold star. He plays Matt Drudge in the upcoming third season of American Crime Story about the Clinton impeachment. He was also in a couple seasons of American Horror Story.
This was a trick question because it’s really Impeachment, though Eichner was in a couple seasons of American Horror Story, too. Also Difficult People, which has nothing to do with Ryan Murphy but you should watch it anyway.
You got it, buddy. Two for the price of one.
Close but no Corenswet (which means “cigar†in Bulgarian). He’s actually in both shows.
Who can forget that premiere episode of AHS: Original Recipe?
While Dylan was in all of these, his butt only makes one appearance, and it’s in American Horror Story.
This is the face of Rock Hudson, if Ryan Murphy cast Rock Hudson.
No, it’s Hollywood. But seriously — what wouldn’t Ryan Murphy cast him in?
He plays a gay junkie named Ronnie. He was in AHS but only on Hotel — and you knew that already.
Nope, it was Versace. He was in AHS but only on Hotel. Better luck identifying this Finn Wittrock look-alike next time.
Good job. He’s never been on a Ryan Murphy show, but just look at him. Look at him!!! It’s only a matter of time. He’s currently on Amazon’s Upload.
Just foolin’. He’s never been on a Ryan Murphy show, but just look at him. Look at him!!! It’s only a matter of time. He’s currently on Amazon’s Upload.
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