Zachary Quinto wraps up warm in snowy New York as he walks the dogs with boyfriend Miles McMillan

By Julie Moult for MailOnline

Published: 15:25 EST, 8 February 2015 | Updated: 17:49 EST, 8 February 2015

It may be freezing outside but Zachary Quinto and boyfriend Miles McMillan bundled up to take their two dogs for a walk around the block.

The openly gay star and his model partner navigated the snowy pavements near their New York City home to exercise the rescue pooches on Sunday.

The I Am Michael actor grasped a hot drink in one hand in an attempt to keep warm. 

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Hot stuff: Actor Zachary Quinto grabs a warm drink as he takes his two dogs for a walk with boyfriend Miles McMillan

Hot stuff: Actor Zachary Quinto grabs a warm drink as he takes his two dogs for a walk with boyfriend Miles McMillan

Zachary, 37, and Miles, 24, took it in turns to hold on tightly to the leashes of their large Irish Wolfhound-terrier mix, Noah, and little terrier, Skunk.

The couple, who have been together for 18 months, both wrapped up warm in thick coats and jeans with Zachary also opting for heavy boots.

He is currently riding high on the success of I Am Michael which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last month.

Bundled up: The couple both wear heavy coats as they dodge the snow on the New York City pavements

Bundled up: The couple both wear heavy coats as they dodge the snow on the New York City pavements

Riding high:  The 37-year-old has won plaudits for his role in I Am Michael alongside James Franco

Riding high:  The 37-year-old has won plaudits for his role in I Am Michael alongside James Franco

The film directed by Justin Kelly, is based on the 2011 New York Times Magazine article, My Ex-Gay Friend.

It tells the story of Michael Glatze, who is 'saved' from homosexuality after finding religion and moves to the forefront of the anti-gay movement. 

James Franco stars as Glatze while Zachary portrays his lover.

Getting serious: Zachary and Miles are still going strong after dating for around 18 months 

Getting serious: Zachary and Miles are still going strong after dating for around 18 months 

Parallels: Zachary has said he can identify with his I Am Michael character who he says represents 'integrity and groundedness'

Parallels: Zachary has said he can identify with his I Am Michael character who he says represents 'integrity and groundedness'

In a Sundance interview with the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper, Zachary said he identified with his character, Bennett.

'I like what the character that I play represents in the film, which is integrity and groundedness and authenticity and acceptance of who he is,' he said.

'And those are all qualities that I strive for in my own life, so I thought that those parallels were apt. I really liked the script. I really liked the director.'

Dog lovers: Terrier Skunk walking between the two men was adopted from a rescue shelter

Dog lovers: Terrier Skunk walking between the two men was adopted from a rescue shelter

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