---
name: "Michael Urie"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/michael-urie"
fi1m_id: "michael-urie"
imdb_id: "nm1235530"
tmdb_id: 123795
wikidata_id: "Q356331"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "8 August 1980"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 2
average_fi1m_score: 66
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-09-17T16:33:39.458527+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Michael Urie

## Identity

Michael Urie

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/michael-urie
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** michael-urie
- **IMDb ID:** nm1235530
- **TMDB ID:** 123795
- **Wikidata ID:** Q356331
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Urie, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356331, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1235530/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/123795

Actor. Born 8 August 1980 in Dallas, Texas, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 8 August 1980, Dallas, Texas, USA
- **Also known as:** Michael Lorenzo Urie
- **Average Fi1m score:** 66, as actor, over 2 titles
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Urie, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q356331, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1235530/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/123795

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*Maestro*](https://film.one/film/maestro.md) (72)
- **Apple TV:** [*Shrinking*](https://film.one/tv/shrinking.md) (61)

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## Fi1m on Michael Urie

> Michael Urie is a precise comic actor, particularly good when the speeches get long. We rate that discipline, though the writing around him can be considerably less careful.

In *Maestro* (2023), Michael Urie’s Jerry Robbins rehearses a ballet about sailors on leave. Bradley Cooper moves from rehearsal into the dance, sweeping Lenny and Felicia in among the dancers. We were caught up in it, because the music finally told us something about the pair instead of simply accompanying them. Matthew Libatique’s narrow black-and-white images give these early years a distinct look. The sequence gives us a welcome glimpse of Urie working within an ensemble, though the film belongs to Carey Mulligan’s Felicia.

His breakthrough as the sharp-tongued assistant Marc St. James in *Ugly Betty* (2006–2010) made more direct use of his comic timing. He can give a long, rambling speech a clear shape without tidying away its humour. Away from television, playing Alex More in the solo show *Buyer & Cellar* (2013) put the burden of holding an audience on him alone. Arnold Beckoff in the Broadway revival of *Torch Song* (2018) was another substantial stage part. He has continued to combine theatre work with his screen roles.

In *Shrinking* (2023), his Brian benefits from the preparation and precise execution that make Urie a reliable supporting actor. He gives comic and dramatic beats proper attention, even when the programme itself is in a hurry. Our reservations about it are substantial: grief is rushed, and Jason Segel’s therapist is allowed to cross boundaries without enough scrutiny from the writing. Segel brings vulnerability, while Harrison Ford supplies the dry comedy that makes the programme worth trying. Urie’s care is welcome, but it cannot fix those problems.

There is a risk of asking such a useful comic actor to keep doing the same job. The sharp assistant and the best friend both need skill, but casting him only for those familiar qualities would be a waste. We would welcome more screen roles that ask as much of him as a solo show does.

## Biography

Michael Urie is an American actor. He studied theatre at Collin College before graduating from the Juilliard School in 2003.

He is known for portraying Marc St. James in the television series *Ugly Betty* (2006–2010) and Brian in *Shrinking* (2023–). Urie appeared as Jerry Robbins in the film *Maestro* (2023) and has performed in multiple Broadway productions.

He has received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work in *Shrinking*.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (2)

- *Maestro* (2023), Fi1m 72, as Jerry Robbins — [page](https://film.one/film/maestro.md)
- *Shrinking* (2023), Fi1m 61, as Brian — [page](https://film.one/tv/shrinking.md)

## Complete filmography (41)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Goodrich* (2024), as Terry
- *Elsbeth* (2024), series, as Montgomery 'Monty' Blakemont III
- *Maestro* (2023), as Jerry Robbins — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/maestro.md)
- *Krapopolis* (2023), series, as Hermes (voice)
- *Foul Play* (2023), series, as Tarzan Tarheel
- *Summoning Sylvia* (2023), as Jamie
- *Shrinking* (2023), series, as Brian — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/tv/shrinking.md)
- *Jane Anger* (2022), as William Shakespeare
- *Single All the Way* (2021), as Peter
- *Swan Song* (2021), as Dustin
- *The Extinction of Fireflies* (2021), Actor
- *An Evening With Audra McDonald* (2020), as Host
- *Almost Family* (2019), series, as Nate
- *Lavender* (2019), as Arthur
- *Bright Colors and Bold Patterns* (2018), Director
- *After Forever* (2018), series, as Daniel
- *Abducted* (2018), as Todd Meisner
- *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Stephen Dinovera
- *Buyer and Cellar* (2016), as Alex
- *The New 35* (2016), as Terry
- *Younger* (2015), series, as Redmond
- *Such Good People* (2014), as Richard Nearly
- *Russian Broadway Shut Down* (2014), Actor
- *Petunia* (2013), as George McDougal
- *He's Way More Famous Than You* (2013), as Michael Urie · Director
- *The Hyperglot* (2013), Director
- *Partners* (2012), series, as Louis McManus
- *Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life* (2012), as James
- *Thank You for Judging* (2011), Director
- *The Decoy Bride* (2011), as Steve
- *Workaholics* (2011), series, as Joey
- *Hot in Cleveland* (2010), series, as Jeffrey
- *My Girlfriend's Boyfriend* (2010), as Extra
- *Modern Family* (2009), series, as Gavin Sinclair — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md)
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Stephen Dinovera — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Beverly Hills Chihuahua* (2008), as Sebastian (voice)
- *Miss America Reality Check* (2008), series, Actor
- *Ugly Betty* (2006), series, as Marc St. James
- *WTC View* (2005), as Eric
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Student (voice), Mark Zuckerberg (voice)
- *Oh, Mary!*, as Mary's Teacher

## Gallery

- ![Michael Urie](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-3b383bdb221c.jpg) Michael Urie — Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Michael_Urie_at_Televerse_2025.jpg/1280px-Michael_Urie_at_Televerse_2025.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brandon, David, Michael, Sophia - DSC_0054 (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-92e3cdb49b6b.jpg) Brandon, David, Michael, Sophia - DSC_0054 (2012) — Red Carpet Report on Mingle Media TV from Culver City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Brandon%2C_David%2C_Michael%2C_Sophia_%287951002290%29.jpg/1280px-Brandon%2C_David%2C_Michael%2C_Sophia_%287951002290%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brandon Routh & David Krumholtz & Michael Urie & Sophia Bush at the 2012 PaleyFest: Fall TV CBS Preview Party.](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-47ee08a29455.jpg) Brandon Routh & David Krumholtz & Michael Urie & Sophia Bush at the 2012 PaleyFest: Fall TV CBS Preview Party. — MingleMediaTVNetwork, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Brandon_Routh%2C_David_Krumholtz%2C_Michael_Urie%2C_Sophia_Bush.jpg/1280px-Brandon_Routh%2C_David_Krumholtz%2C_Michael_Urie%2C_Sophia_Bush.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michael Urie at the Opening Night of the 2025 production of "Ragtime" on Broadway](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-f9d0fc1c3483.jpg) Michael Urie at the Opening Night of the 2025 production of "Ragtime" on Broadway — PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/MichaelUrie-byPhilipRomano.jpg/1280px-MichaelUrie-byPhilipRomano.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michael Urie](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-9a38aaafbc47.jpg) Michael Urie — Image via TMDB
- ![Michael Urie](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-ebb545bb2d6f.jpg) Michael Urie — Image via TMDB
- ![Michael Urie at the Opening Night of the 2025 production of "Ragtime" on Broadway](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-f4062342fade.jpg) Michael Urie at the Opening Night of the 2025 production of "Ragtime" on Broadway — PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/MichaelUrie-byPhilipRomano2.jpg/1280px-MichaelUrie-byPhilipRomano2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michael Urie at the opening night of "Fear of 13" on Broadway - April 15, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/15095/gallery-ce34fbf82229.jpg) Michael Urie at the opening night of "Fear of 13" on Broadway - April 15, 2026 — PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/MichaelUrie-byPhilipRomano3.jpg/1280px-MichaelUrie-byPhilipRomano3.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

## Awards

### Other awards — 2 won

- Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor 2010: Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor (won)
- Theatre World Award 2010: Theatre World Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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