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Michael Urie is most well known as an actor for his television work as Marc St. James on “Ugly Betty,” Gavin Sinclair on “Modern Family,” Redmond on “Younger,” roles on “Partners,” “Workaholics,” “Hot in Cleveland,” “The Good Wife,” “The Good Fight,” as well as “Shrinking” for Apple +.

Most recently, he appeared in Spamalot at Kennedy Center, and he will next star in The Da Vinci Code at Ogunquit Playhouse.

Movies include: Single All the Way, Swan Song, The Decoy Bride, Petunia, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Lavender, the upcoming Jersey Boys Live starring Nick Jonas. On Broadway, Michael has appeared in Douglas Lyons’ Chicken & Biscuits, Bess Wohl’s Grand Horizons, Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Off Broadway, on tour and in London, he did more than 600 performances of Jonathan Tolins’ solo play Buyer & Cellar. Other Off-Broadway plays include Jane Anger, The Temperamentals, The Government Inspector, Homos or Everyone in America, Shows for Days, High Button Shoes, The Cherry Orchard, and two Tony Kushner plays: A Bright Room Called Day and Angels in America. Behind the scenes, Michael directed Bright Colors and Bold Patterns and produced Happy Birthday Doug (both plays written and performed by Drew Droege and both available on BroadwayHD), directed the short film The Hyperglot, feature comedy film He’s Way More Famous Than You, and co-directed Thank You for Judging an award-winning documentary about High School speech tournaments.

He’s narrated the audiobooks Lily and the Octopus, Hero, Midnight Cowboy, and The Editor. He is the recipient of two Drama Desk Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, an Obie, an LA Drama Critics Award, Actors Equity’s Clarence Derwent award, as well as GMHC’s Howard Ashman Award, The Broadway Beacon Award, Coach Art’s Coach Champion Award and Juilliard’s John Houseman Award. He lives in New York with his partner Ryan and their children, a dog and cat.

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Michael Urie STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Prince Dauntless

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Sir Robin

[Broadway]
A New Comedy by Douglas Lyons, 2021
Logan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2020
Brian

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Gregor Bazwald

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Off-Broadway Reading, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2019
Harrison Foy

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2018
Arnold Beckoff

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Shakespeare Theatre Company Production, 2018
Hamlet

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Revival, 2017
Arnold Beckoff

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Adaptation, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2015
Car

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Alex More

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Alex More

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Production, 2013
Alex More

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2011
Yepikhodov

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Bud Frump [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Rudi Gernreich

Michael Urie Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director

Michael Urie Movies

WTC View
[ 2005 ] Eric
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
[ 2008 ] Sebtian
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
[ 2011 ] James
The Decoy Bride
[ 2011 ] Steve
Petunia
[ 2012 ] George McDougal
He's Way More Famous Than You
[ 2013 ] Michael Urie
Such Good People
[ 2014 ] Richard Nearly
Abducted
[ 2018 ] Todd Meisner
Smithtown
[ 2020 ] Ian Bernstein
Nora Highland
[ 2020 ] LGBTQIA Gala Host
Swan Song
[ 2021 ] Dustin
The Extinction of Fireflies
[ 2021 ] Jay
Single All the Way
[ 2021 ] Peter
Jersey Boys Live!
[ 2022 ] Bob Crewe

Michael Urie TV Shows

Almost Family
Nate
Modern Family
Gavin Sinclair
Partners
Louis, Louis McManus
The Good Wife
Stephen Dinovera
Ugly Betty
Marc St. James
Younger
Redmond

Michael Urie Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Urie, Grand Horizons

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Urie, Torch Song

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Michael Urie, The Government Inspector

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

Michael Urie, Torch Song


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Michael UrieHomos, or Everyone in America

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Michael Urie, Buyer and Cellar

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Urie, Buyer and cellar

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Michael Urie, Buyer and Cellar


winner
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Michael Urie, The Temperamentals


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2010 - Performance

Michael Urie, The Temperamentals

Michael Urie Videos

Michael Urie News


Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG to be Presented at Marin Theatre Company


Marin Theatre Company will close out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit


Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Podcast Network Launches New Site & Listening Platform, and More


Broadway Podcast Network is launching their new website and listening platform. Learn more!

Listen: Jonathan Bennett Joins THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast


Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast for an inspiring and fun interview. Listen to the full episode here!

Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading


Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Marissa Jaret Winokur to Moderate Talk Back/Q&A for Author Stan Zimmerman at the Drama Bookshop


Tony award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will moderate a Talk Back/Q&A for author Stan Zimmerman Tuesday, April 16th 7:30pm ET.

Photo: Whoopi Goldberg Visits SPAMALOT on Broadway


Check out a photo of Whoopi Goldberg visiting Spamalot on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, INTO THE WOODS, And More Win 2024 Artios Awards for Casting


Winners have been announced for the Casting Society 39th Artios Awards!

Experimental NASSIM Brings a New Performer To Portland Center Stage Every Night


Experience the captivating performance of NASSIM at the Portland Center Stage from March 30 to May 12, 2024. Don't miss this unique theatrical event that promises to engage and inspire.

Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Will Present Artios Awards


Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee and more will present casting winners at the Artios Awards in New York on March 7. Find out who takes home the honors at this prestigious event celebrating casting excellence in the industry.

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company


The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights to JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & THE DA VINCI CODE


Broadway Licensing Global has acquired the rights to JaJa's African Hair Braiding, by Joceyln Bioh, and The Da Vinci Code. Learn more about the show's!

THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Extends


The New Group will present an additional week for The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey, featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch.

Interview: Meet some of the organizers behind this year's GMHC CABARET AND HOWARD ASHMAN AWARD


For years, the GMHC has been supporting people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS with services including free testing, meals and nutrition, and legal support. Their annual cabaret fundraiser has become a tradition, and this year they’re back with guest honoree Alan Menken and a star-studded lineup.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Photos: First Look at Jonathan Bennett as 'Sir Robin' in SPAMALOT


Jonathan Bennett recently made his Broadway debut as the charmingly cowardly Sir Robin in SPAMALOT, succeeding Michael Urie. See photos of him in action here!

Photos: New York City Center Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Celebrates Closing Night


New York City Center Encores! season kicked off with Once Upon a Mattress, which officially closed on February 4, 2024. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the show's final performance. Check out photos of the cast taking their final bows and celebrating at the after party.

Jonathan Bennett Shares Video Telling Husband He Booked Spamalot on Broadway


Original MEAN GIRL's cast member and current Knight at the Round Table, @SpamalotBway's Jonathan Bennett, shared a touching video of when he broke the news of his Broadway debut with his husband Jaymes.

Photos: See Krysta Rodriguez, Michael Urie & More at Out of the Box Theatrics' Season Launch Event


Out of the Box Theatrics unveiled its 2024-2025 mainstage productions with a launch event, hosted by Michael Urie, on January 29, 2024. See photos!

Michael Urie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Urie been in?

Michael Urie has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Urie been in?

Michael Urie has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Urie been nominated for?

Michael Urie has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for "Grand Horizons" and "Torch Song," Outstanding Actor in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Government Inspector," Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play from The Lortels for "Torch Song," Performance from the Obie Awards for "Homos, or Everyone in America," Outstanding Solo Performance from the Drama Desk Awards for "Buyer and Cellar," Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for "Buyer and Cellar," Outstanding Solo Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Buyer and Cellar," Outstanding Lead Actor from The Lortels for "The Temperamentals," and Performance from the Theatre World Awards for "The Temperamentals."

What awards has Michael Urie won?

Michael Urie has won several awards for his performances, including a Performance Obie Award for "Homos, or Everyone in America," an Outstanding Lead Actor Lortel Award for "The Temperamentals," and a Performance Theatre World Award for "The Temperamentals."

What is Michael Urie next theatre project?

Michael Urie's next show will be Once Upon a Mattress which opens on 1/24/2024 on Off-Broadway.

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