When you think of Wentworth Miller, you picture those piercing blue eyes and the brilliant, calculated character—Michael Scofield, a highly intelligent structural engineer who deliberately gets himself incarcerated in a maximum-security prison to help his wrongfully convicted brother escape the death penalty. Miller became the hero of millions for his role in Prison Break, the one you couldn’t help but root for.

But behind those captivating blue eyes, he was keeping a secret.

Wentworth Miller in Prison Break | Credit: Fox

Despite the accolades and legions of fans, the actor, who came out as gay in 2013, had a moment of reckoning. The character he portrayed no longer resonated with him, and he knew it was time for a change.

Wentworth Miller’s heartfelt goodbye to Prison Break and the role that defined him

It’s no surprise that Wentworth Miller’s portrayal of Michael Scofield in Prison Break made women (and men) swoon.