Nickelodeon star Michael D. Cohen, 43, reveals he is transgender, sharing for the first time that he transitioned from female to male 20 years ago - just before landing his first acting job The Henry Danger star opened up about his 'transgender journey' in a candid new interview with Time magazine He said that he was 'misgendered at birth' and began the process of transitioning in 2000, just two years before he landed his first big role in Moville Mysteries He played some female roles before his transition but has rose to prominence as a man Cohen wanted to speak out now because of the political climate and seeing Trump roll back protections of trans people The actor, who plays a villain on Henry Danger, said being trans has nothing to do with 'pushing an agenda on kids'
By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com
Published: 20:09 BST, 23 May 2019 | Updated: 21:17 BST, 23 May 2019
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He stars on Nickelodeon's longest running live-action sitcom Henry Danger.
And Michael D. Cohen faced his truth to reveal he is transgender during a sit-down with Time released on Thursday morning.
The 43-year-old actor admitted he was 'misgendered at birth' and is proud of his 'transgender journey.'
Proud: Michael D. Cohen faced his truth to reveal he is transgender during a sit-down with Time released on Thursday morning; seen in March
Michael was inspired to reveal his truth and speak up as
