This is a list of live action transgender characters in television includes terrestrial , cable, streaming series and TV movies. The orientation can be portrayed on-screen, described in the dialogue or mentioned. Roles include lead , main, recurring , supporting , and guest. The names are organized in alphabetical order by the surname i. Contents move to sidebar hide.
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References [ edit ]. Citations [ edit ]. The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 18, Retrieved August 8, Archived from the original on June 3, LA Weekly. Archived from the original on April 19, Retrieved April 18, Archived from the original on July 14, Pete Pride". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 3, TV Insider.
Archived from the original on November 24, Retrieved January 27, Archived from the original on January 28, Retrieved January 7, Archived from the original on November 16, Retrieved June 26, July 10, Archived from the original on November 22, Retrieved February 5, Archived from the original on June 22, Elle, played by Yasmin Finney is a trans girl who recently transferred to a new school.
The first time we hear of Elle is through the other characters. While her trans identity is discussed right away, it is only done so to explain her transfer and to highlight how much her friends miss her. Her trans identity does not define her. Ariel is the only transgender character seen on the inland. The implication being gender refirmation surgery and therapy is only available to the affluent. The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on November 12, Soap Opera Digest.
