James Academy, a private school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the pilot episode, Justin Taylor is a high school student at St. In 2007, the character was voted number 3 on the list of the top 25 gay television characters of all time by AfterElton. Many of Justin's storylines revolve around his desire for a more committed relationship with Brian in later seasons, the character's storylines begin to focus more on his developing career as an artist. After losing his virginity to Brian Kinney during his senior year of high school, Justin falls in love with Brian, and their relationship becomes a central part of the series. Known for his optimism and cheery disposition, Justin is a gay teenager who seeks out a gay community in his hometown of Pittsburgh. The character was created by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, who developed, wrote and executive-produced the series, and was portrayed by American actor Randy Harrison during the show's five-year run, and is based on Nathan Maloney of Russell T Davies' original British series of the same name. Justin Taylor is a fictional character from the American/ Canadian Showtime television series Queer as Folk, a drama about the lives of a group of gay men and women living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For the American businessman, see Justin Taylor (businessman).

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