Adored by millions of women during the height of the 80’s, actor Richard Chamberlain will soon be playing a character he can more closely relate to:  a gay man.  Once known for his leading-man status in epic mini-series events (Shogun, The Thorn Birds), Chamberlain will now be playing a cameo role next season on Nip/Tuck.  Chamberlain, 72, will appear as a wealthy businessman who wants to make over his younger boyfriend.  This will be the first homosexual role for Chamberlain, who came out of the closet in real life back in 2003.  The fourth season of Nip/Tuck is currently scheduled to premiere on Sept. 16.