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My Take
I have a real soft spot for Michael Urie because he's one of those actors who makes scene-stealing look effortless — his Marc St. James on Ugly Betty was so deliciously catty and yet somehow lovable that he almost ran away with the whole show. What I didn't fully appreciate at the time was how much genuine stage craft was underneath all that camp; the Theatre World Award and Lucille Lortel win for Outstanding Lead Actor tell you this guy can carry a production on pure talent, not just perfectly timed eye-rolls. Then Shrinking comes along and he completely resets expectations — warmer, more grounded, earning an Emmy nomination and a Critics Choice win. That's a real range, and honestly not enough people talk about it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Urie
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ユーリー
- Reading
- まいける・ゆーりー
- Born
- August 8, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Plano Senior High School
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Theatre World Award
- Clarence Derwent Awards
- 2010 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Urie born?
Born August 8, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Michael Urie from?
Michael Urie is from Dallas, Texas, United States.
What does Michael Urie do?
Michael Urie works as actor, television actor, stage actor, film actor, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.