What is Michael Urie’s Net Worth?

Michael Urie, an accomplished American actor and director, boasts a commendable net worth of $4 million. His fame is largely attributed to his memorable roles in television series such as “Ugly Betty,” “Partners,” “Younger,” and the recent “Shrinking.” Urie’s versatility extends to the big screen with appearances in films like “Petunia,” “Such Good People,” “Single All the Way,” and “Maestro.” His theatrical prowess has been showcased in stage productions including “Buyer & Cellar,” “Torch Song,” “Spamalot,” and “Once Upon a Mattress.”

Early Life and Education

Born on August 8, 1980, in Houston, Texas, Urie grew up in Plano. After completing his studies at Plano Senior High School in 1998, he attended Collin County Community College. He later honed his craft at the Juilliard School, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003.

Television Career

Urie’s television career began with a 2002 appearance on MTV’s anthology series “Undressed.” His big break came in 2006 when he took on the role of Marc St. James in ABC’s “Ugly Betty.” Initially a guest star, his character became a series regular by the first season’s midpoint, staying until the show concluded in 2010. During this period, in 2008, Urie also hosted “Miss America: Reality Check” on TLC. From 2012 to 2013, he played a principal role in the CBS sitcom “Partners” alongside David Krumholtz. Urie also made guest appearances on popular series like “Hot in Cleveland,” “Modern Family,” “The Good Wife,” and “Workaholics.”

From 2016 to 2021, Urie appeared as Redmond in the series “Younger,” while also starring in shows such as “The Good Fight,” “Almost Family,” and “The Bite.” In 2023, he took on a leading role as Brian in the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking,” earning an Emmy nomination for his performance. That same year, he lent his voice to “American Dad!” and played Hermes in the animated series “Krapopolis.” By 2025, he made a live-action return with an appearance on the reboot of “Night Court.”

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Film Career

Urie’s film career took off with his leading role in the 2005 film “WTC View,” a project adapted from a stage play in which he had starred. In 2008, he provided the voice for Sebastian, a pug in Disney’s “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.” His film credits continued to expand with roles in “The Decoy Bride” and “Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life” in 2011, followed by “Petunia” in 2012. He made his directorial debut with “He’s Way More Famous Than You” in 2013, in which he also acted. The following year, he co-starred with Randy Harrison in “Such Good People.”

Urie’s career continued to flourish with “Lavender,” a short film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019. He adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by starring in “Nora Highland,” filmed entirely via computers. He then appeared in “Smithtown” and the gay comedy “The Extinction of Fireflies.” In 2021, Urie captured audiences with a supporting role in “Swan Song” and led the gay Christmas romcom “Single All the Way.” His work in 2023 included the gay horror comedy “Summoning Sylvia” and portraying Jerome Robbins in Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro.” The following year, Urie was seen in the dramedy “Goodrich.”

Stage Career

While still a student at Juilliard in 2001, Urie acted in the world premiere of the play “Love and Happiness” at the Consolati Performing Arts Center. Two years later, he starred in Brian Sloan’s play “WTC View.” At the end of the decade, Urie portrayed renowned fashion designer Rudi Gernreich in the off-Broadway premiere of the play “The Temperamentals.” He earned high acclaim, winning Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Theatre World Awards. Urie next performed in the 2010 off-Broadway revival of “Angels in America,” and in 2011 he was in an off-Broadway production of “The Cherry Orchard.” Urie made his Broadway debut as a replacement in the 2012 revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The year after that, he originated the role of Alex More in the one-man play “Buyer & Cellar”; he would later reprise the role on tour and in London. For his work, Urie won Drama Desk and Clarence Derwent Awards.

In 2017, Urie appeared off-Broadway in “The Government Inspector” and “Torch Song.” The following year, he reprised his role from the latter in the Broadway revival. Elsewhere, Urie starred in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s 2018 production of “Hamlet” in Washington, DC. In 2019, he was in “High Button Shoes” and “A Bright Room Called Day” in New York, and also starred in the Broadway premiere of “Grand Horizons.” Urie went on to star in the Broadway premiere of “Chicken & Biscuits” in 2021. He returned to Washington, DC in 2022 to star in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “Jane Anger,” and again in 2023 to perform in “Spamalot” at the Kennedy Center. Urie reprised his roles from “Spamalot” in the Broadway revival from 2023 to 2024. In the latter year, he began playing Prince Dauntless in the Broadway revival of “Once Upon a Mattress,” for which he won his third career Drama Desk Award. Next, in 2025, Urie appeared on Broadway in “Oh, Mary!” and off-Broadway in the titular role in “Richard II.”

Personal Life

Urie identifies as queer. Since 2008, he has been in a relationship with actor and writer Ryan Spahn.