First gained fame in Scotland as half of the camp-comedy duo Vic and Barry (with longtime friend Forbes Masson); the pair went on to costar in the mid-'90s Britcom The High Life
Made his Broadway debut with an acclaimed turn as the Emcee in a 1998 production of Cabaret
In 2005, released a men's fragrance called "Cumming
" Officially became a U
S
citizen in November 2008
In 2012, a selection of his photographs, entitled "Alan Cumming Snaps," was exhibited at the Paul Smith store in Los Angeles
Awards
2016Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program:nominated
2015Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:nominated
2015Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:nominated
2011Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:nominated
2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:nominated
2010Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:nominated
2007Independent Spirit Awards-Best First Feature:winner
2002Independent Spirit Awards-Best First Feature:nominated
2002Independent Spirit Awards-Best First Screenplay:nominated