List of gay, lesbian or bisexual people: Sd–Si

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The historical concept and definition of sexual orientation varies and has changed greatly over time; for example the word "gay" was not used to describe sexual orientation until the mid 20th century. A number of different classification schemes have been used to describe sexual orientation since the mid-19th century, and scholars have often defined the term "sexual orientation" in divergent ways. Indeed, several studies have found that much of the research about sexual orientation has failed to define the term at all, making it difficult to reconcile the results of different studies.^[1][2][3] However, most definitions include a psychological component (such as the direction of an individual's erotic desire) and/or a behavioural component (which focuses on the sex of the individual's sexual partner/s). Some prefer to simply follow an individual's self-definition or identity.

The high prevalence of people from the West on this list may be due to societal attitudes towards homosexuality. The Pew Research Center's 2003 Global Attitudes Survey found that "[p]eople in Africa and the Middle East strongly object to societal acceptance of homosexuality. But there is far greater tolerance for homosexuality in major Latin American countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. Opinion in Europe is split between West and East. Majorities in every Western European nation surveyed say homosexuality should be accepted by society, while most Russians, Poles and Ukrainians disagree. Americans are divided–a thin majority (51 percent) believes homosexuality should be accepted, while 42 percent disagree."^[4]

This is a partial list of confirmed famous people who were or are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Famous people who are simply rumored to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual are not listed.

Sd–Si

Author Shyam Selvadurai

Musician Jake Shears

Writer Delia Sherman

Model and actress Jenny Shimizu

Singer and songwriter Sia

Writer Richard Siken

Politician Bill Siksay

Film director Bryan Singer

Name	Lifetime[5]	Nationality	Notable as	Notes[6]
Sechrest, JasonJason Sechrest	b. 1979	American	Writer, actor	G[7]
Secter, DavidDavid Secter	b. 1979	Canadian	Film director	G[8]
Sedaris, DavidDavid Sedaris	b. 1956	American	Writer, radio personality	G[9]
Seel, PierrePierre Seel	1957–1993	French	Writer	G[10]
Seger, CarolineCaroline Seger	b. 1985	Swedish	Footballer	L[11]
Seguerra, AizaAiza Seguerra	b. 1983	Filipina	Pop musician, actor	L[12]
Sellars, StephanieStephanie Sellars	b. ?[5]	American	Writer, actor	B[13]
Sells, Dan GillespieDan Gillespie Sells	b. 1979	English	Rock musician (The Feeling)	G[14]
Selvadurai, ShyamShyam Selvadurai	b. 1965	Sri Lankan- Canadian	Writer	G[15]
Sendak, MauriceMaurice Sendak	1928–2012	American	Author, illustrator	G[16]
Serano, JuliaJulia Serano	b. ?[5]	American	Writer, spoken word performer	L[17]
Sessions, JohnJohn Sessions	b. 1953	Scottish	Actor	G[18]
Sessums, KevinKevin Sessums	b. 1956	American	Writer	G[19]
Seth, VikramVikram Seth	b. 1952	Indian	Poet, writer	G[20]
Sexton, TommyTommy Sexton	1957–1993	Canadian	Comedian, actor	G[21]
Shadix, GlennGlenn Shadix	1952–2010	American	Actor	G[22]
Shafer, DirkDirk Shafer	b. 1962	American	Model, actor	G[23]
Hussain, ShahShah Hussain	1538–1599	Indian/Pakistani	One of the most prominent Punjabi poets in history.	G[24]
Shaiman, MarcMarc Shaiman	b. 1959	American	Composer, lyricist	G[25]
Shamaya, OtepOtep Shamaya	b. 1979	American	Rock musician (Otep)	L[26]
Shankman, AdamAdam Shankman	b. 1964	American	Director	G[27]
Shannon, Charles HaslewoodCharles Haslewood Shannon	1865–1937	English	Artist	G[28]
Shannon, LoriLori Shannon	1938–1984	American	Actor	L[29]
Shanower, EricEric Shanower	b. 1963	American	Comics artist, writer	G[30]
Shaowanasai, MichaelMichael Shaowanasai	b. 1964	Thai	Artist, actor	G[31]
Sharkey, KevinKevin Sharkey	b. 1960	Irish	Artist, activist	B[32]
Sharma, ParvezParvez Sharma	b. ?[5]	Indian American	Film director	G[33]
Sharp, MaiaMaia Sharp	b. ?[5]	American	Singer-songwriter	L[34]
Sharpe, PennyPenny Sharpe	b. 1970	Australian	Politician	L[35]
Shaw, AidenAiden Shaw	b. 1966	English	Porn star, writer	G[36]
Shaw, FionaFiona Shaw	b. 1955	Irish	Actor	L[37]
Shaw III, Robert GouldRobert Gould Shaw III	1898–1970	English	Socialite	G[38]
Shear, LindaLinda Shear	b. 1948	American	Rock musician, activist	L[39]
Shears, JakeJake Shears	b. 1978	American	Pop musician (Scissor Sisters)	G[40]
Sheffield, JeremyJeremy Sheffield	b. 1966	English	Actor	G[41]
Shelley, GeorgeGeorge Shelley	b. 1993	English	Radio presenter, actor, singer-songwriter (former Union J member)	B[42]
Shelley, PetePete Shelley	b. 1955	English	Rock musician (Buzzcocks)	B[43]
Sheng, JeffJeff Sheng	b. 1980	American	Photographer	G[44]
Shepard, MatthewMatthew Shepard	1976–1998	American	Student, murder victim	G[45]
Sheppard, SimonSimon Sheppard	b. ?[5]	American	Writer	G[46]
Sher, AntonyAntony Sher	b. 1949	English	Actor	G[37]
Sherlock, DavidDavid Sherlock	b. ?[5]	English	Writer	G[47]
Sherman, DeliaDelia Sherman	b. 1951	American	Writer	L[48]
Sherman, MartinMartin Sherman	b. 1939	American	Playwright, director	G[49]
Michael Shernoff	1951–2008	American	Specialist in the mental health concerns of gay men	G[50]
Sherrin, NedNed Sherrin	1931–2007	English	TV and radio personality	G[51]
Shields, JohnJohn Shields	b. ca 1944	American	Mayor	G[52]
Shilts, RandyRandy Shilts	1951–1994	American	Journalist, writer, AIDS activist	G[53]
Shimizu, JennyJenny Shimizu	b. 1967	American	Model, actor	L[54]
Shores, DelDel Shores	b. 1957	American	Writer, director, actor	G[55]
Short, HassardHassard Short	1877–1956	British / American	Theatre director	G[56]
Shute, NerinaNerina Shute	1908–2004	English	Writer, journalist	B[57]
Sia	b. 1975	Australian	Pop singer	B[58]
Sidovský, JanisJanis Sidovský	b. 1968	Czech	Television producer, manager	G[59]
Sieber, ChristopherChristopher Sieber	b. 1969	American	Actor	G[60]
Siffre, LabiLabi Siffre	b. 1945	English	Poet, songwriter, singer	G[61]
Signorile, MichelangeloMichelangelo Signorile	b. 1960	American	Writer, LGBT rights activist	G[62]
Sigurðardóttir, JóhannaJóhanna Sigurðardóttir	b. 1942	Icelandic	Politician, first lesbian Prime Minister	L[63]
Siken, RichardRichard Siken	b. ?[5]	American	Writer, poet	G[64]
Sikov, EdEd Sikov	b. 1957	American	Writer	G[65]
Siksay, BillBill Siksay	b. 1955	Canadian	Politician	G[66]
Sill, JudeeJudee Sill	1944–1979	American	Singer and songwriter	B[67]
Silva, MarioMario Silva	b. 1966	Canadian	Politician	G[68]
Silveira, LucasLucas Silveira	b. 1979	Canadian	Rock musician	G[69]
Silvera, MakedaMakeda Silvera	b. 1955	Canadian	Writer	G[70]
Silverstein, CharlesCharles Silverstein	b. 1935[5]	American	Writer	G[65]
Simcox, EdithEdith Simcox	1844–1901	English	Writer	L[71]
Simien, JustinJustin Simien	b. 1983	American	Film director, screenwriter	G[72]
Simmons, JaasonJaason Simmons	b. 1970	Australian	Actor	G[73]
Simmons, JulianJulian Simmons	b. 1952	Irish	Television presenter	G[74]
Simmons, RoyRoy Simmons	b. 1956	American	American football player	G[75]
Sims, Mary-WooMary-Woo Sims	b. ?[5]	Canadian	Politician, activist	L[76]
Simons, NicholasNicholas Simons	b. ?	Canadian	Politician	G[77]
Sinclaire, NikkiNikki Sinclaire	b. 1968	English	Politician	L[78]
Sinema, KyrstenKyrsten Sinema	b. 1976	American	Politician	B[79]
Singer, BryanBryan Singer	b. 1965	American	Film director	G[80]
Singer, GaryGary Singer	b. ?[5]	Australian	Politician	G[81]
Singer, WinnarettaWinnaretta Singer	1865–1943	American	Patron	L[82]
Sinha, PaulPaul Sinha	b. 1970	English	GP, Comedian, Broadcaster Quiz player	G.[83]
Sinz, RickyRicky Sinz	b. 1980	American	Pornographic actor	B[84]
Sipple, OliverOliver Sipple	1941–1989	American	Veteran	G[85]
Sipprell, ClaraClara Sipprell	1885–1975	Canadian	Photographer	L[86]
Siriano, ChristianChristian Siriano	b. 1985	American	Fashion designer, Reality television participant, winner on Project Runway	G[87]
Sivan, TroyeTroye Sivan	b. 1995	Australian	YouTube personality, singer, songwriter	G[88]

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