Zachary Quinto reflects on his mom’s reaction when he told her he wanted to be an actor
Brilliant Minds, has been opening up about his sometimes complicated relationship with his mom.Quinto, 47, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
His mom, Margaret Quinto worked at an investment firm and later at a magistrate’s office. His father, Joe, was a barber. However, he died of cancer when Zachary was seven, leaving Margaret to raise him and his older brother.Quinto was a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show on Monday.
He said his mom had ambitions for him when younger to become a lawyer or politician. His grandfather, Joseph McArdle, had been a Democratic US Representative.Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.When young Zachary first mentioned wanting to be an actor when he was a teenager, he says his mom was “resistant” and made him “prove it”.“She found this voice teacher in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA.
She carted me to his house and was like ‘Sing for the man.’ Then she asked the man to tell her whether or not he thought I could hack it.“And I guess I should be grateful that he said yes.
