"Hi Everyone!! I'm gay and I've made a promise to myself, to live my truth everyday."
On 14 February 2020, Rick Cosnett started the video on his Instagram with these statements, that turned on the ears of his fans. He said he had made a promise to himself, to tell the truth, and it comes with no surprise that he revealed his sexuality as gay.
He also elaborated that sometimes it is tough to open up the things that someone does not know from childhood and society, but you know. He ended his video, saying, 'I'm sure most of you probably knew anyway.'
Following the video, now, Rick seems to get over his revelation as he has received the piles of supportive comments for what he came up with. And, many fans have already started tagging him as 'brave' guy.
Rick Cosnett came up as gay through a video on Instagram (©: Instagram/Rick Cosnett)
Rick Cosnett had previously come up with a gay act by kissing his partner of Quantico, Tate Ellington. He portrayed the role of Elias Harper in the American TV series.
Know More About Zimbabwean-Australian actor Rick Cosnett Below!!
Does He Have A Love Interest?
At this point, Rick Cosnett is single and has no signs of his love interest.
He has already come up as a gay, which has also staggered the possibility of him having a boy partner. However, he has not sparked any possible relationships at the moment.
Despite his sexuality reveal, it seems like currently, Rick seems to focus on his professional life.
Rick Starred As Wes Maxfield In The Vampire Dairies
Rick Cosnett appeared as Wes Maxfield in the fifth series of the American supernatural teen drama television series, The Vampire Dairies alongside Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, and Candice King.
His character in The Vampire Diaries (2009) acts as Shaun Sipos' legal guardian, and he is said to be many years older than Shaun Sipos' character. In real life, Rick is two years younger than Sipos.
The Vampire Diaries has already premiered eight seasons till the date. Besides, there has not been any declaration about the ninth season of the TV series.
Rick's Movies And TV Shows Accolades
Rick Cosnett is renowned for his works in several movies and TV series. He first appeared as Mal Henshall in Forensic Investigators (2004-05).
Since then, he has starred in numbers of entertainment projects like Headland (2005), The Bet (2006), The Trojan Horse (2008), The New Inventors (2008-09), The Vampire Diaries (2013-14), Quantico (2015-16), The Flash (2014-17), and The Wrong Husband (2019).
Similarly, he completed his works on the post-production of the 2019 short movie, Softer (2019).
Rick Cosnett Bio, Height
Born as Richard James Cosnett in 1983 in Chegutu, Zimbabwe, Rick Cosnett celebrates his birthday on 6 April (age: 36-year-old).
Rick, who stands at the height of 5 feet and 10½ inches tall, grew up with his two sisters in his family. He is the great-grandson of the head of the Royal School of Music.
Rick Cosnett studied acting at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia.