Harry Magee 'Hal' Sparks III (born September 25, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, musician, political commentator, and television personality. He is known for his contributions to VH1, hosting E!'s Talk Soup, and his roles as Michael Novotny on the American TV series Queer as Folk, Donald Davenport in Lab Rats, and as the voice of Tak in Tak and the Power of Juju television series and video games.
After a successful run with Second City, he began performing at numerous comedy clubs including The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and at Comic Relief's American Comedy Festival. For five seasons, he co-starred as Michael on the hit series Queer as Folk. His numerous television appearances include VH-1s hit pop culture series I Love the 70s/80s/90s, The Tonight Show, Larry King Live, Charlie Rose, Good Morning America, The View, Politically Incorrect, The Late, Late Show and Hollywood Squares.
2018
as Lance Barber
2016
as Chaffe (voice)
2016
as Nelson Burkhard
2015
as Brad Schultz
2012
as Donald Davenport
2011
as Seth
2010
as Himself
2010
as Self
2009
as Guitar Salesman #1
2009
as Mr. Q
2009
2008
as Ramirez (voice)
2008
2007
as Tak (voice)
2006
as Self
2006
2006
as Self
2006
as Himself
2006
as Host
2005
2005
2005
as Scott Hanson
2004
as Elevator Passenger
2004
as Deputy Dale
2003
2003
2003
as Publisher
2003
2001
as Richie
2001
as School Fish #1 (voice)
2001
2000
as Zoltan
2000
as Michael Novotny
2000
as Digger James
1999
as DJ
1993
as Self
1993
as Receptionist
1993
1993
1989
as Lance
1987
as Jim