History of Michael Urie in Timeline

Michael Urie is an American actor best known for his role as Marc St. James in the television series "Ugly Betty." He has also expanded his acting career into podcasting, playing Bobby Kerns in "As the Curtain Rises" from the Broadway Podcast Network. Urie has established himself as a figure in the entertainment industry through his acting contributions.

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August 8, 1980: Michael Urie Born

On August 8, 1980, Michael Lorenzo Urie was born. He is an American actor known for his role as Marc St. James on "Ugly Betty".

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1998: Graduated from Plano Senior High School

In 1998, Michael Urie graduated from Plano Senior High School.

1999: Accepted to Juilliard School

In 1999, Michael Urie was accepted to the Juilliard School in New York City and became a member of the Drama Division's Group 32.

2001: Performed in Love and Happiness

In 2001, Michael Urie, while still a student at Juilliard, performed in the world premiere of "Love and Happiness" at the Consolati Performing Arts Center, playing a sixteen-year-old character.

2002: Received John Houseman Prize

In 2002, Michael Urie received the John Houseman Prize for Excellence in Classical Theatre from the Juilliard School, recognizing his achievements in Shakespearean, Jacobean drama, and commedia dell'arte.

2003: Graduated from Juilliard

In 2003, Michael Urie graduated from Juilliard, marking the end of his formal training at the prestigious school.

2006: Appeared in Ugly Betty

In 2006, Michael Urie began appearing in the ABC dramedy "Ugly Betty" as Marc St. James. He was initially billed as a guest star.

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2007: Hosted Miss America: Reality Check

During the 2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike, Michael Urie hosted TLC's reality-based series "Miss America: Reality Check", which followed the contestants participating in the 2008 Miss America Pageant.

2007: Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award

In 2007, Michael Urie and the cast of "Ugly Betty" were nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

2008: Hosted Miss America: Reality Check

2008: Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award

In 2008, Michael Urie and the cast of "Ugly Betty" were nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

2008: Voiced Sebastian in Beverly Hills Chihuahua

In 2008, Michael Urie voiced the character Sebastian in the Disney production "Beverly Hills Chihuahua".

2009: Originated Rudi Gernreich in The Temperamentals

In 2009, Michael Urie originated the role of Rudi Gernreich in the off-Broadway play "The Temperamentals", which tells the story of the Mattachine Society. He also received a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor.

2009: Nominated for Ewwy Award

In 2009, Michael Urie received an Ewwy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in "Ugly Betty".

2009: Identified as LGBT

In 2009, Michael Urie referred to himself as "a member of the LGBT community" on his website.

2010: Ugly Betty Cancellation

In 2010, "Ugly Betty", where Michael Urie played Marc St. James, was cancelled.

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2010: Identified as Queer

In a 2010 interview with The Advocate, Michael Urie stated that he was in a relationship with a man and identifies as "queer".

January 2012: Broadway Debut

In January 2012, Michael Urie made his Broadway debut, joining the cast of the second revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" as Bud Frump.

September 24, 2012: Partners Series Premiere

On September 24, 2012, Michael Urie starred in the premiere of CBS's "Partners", a sitcom from the creators of "Will & Grace". The show was cancelled after six episodes.

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2012: Website Launch and Jeremy Fink Role

In 2012, Michael Urie started his own website for videoblogging and live chats. Additionally, he starred as James in the film adaptation of Wendy Mass's book "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life".

2013: Clarence Derwent Award and Drama Desk Award

In 2013, Michael Urie won a Clarence Derwent Award and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for his role in "Buyer & Cellar".

April 2015: Hosted Cocktails & Classics

In April 2015, Michael Urie became the host of "Cocktails & Classics" on Logo TV, where he and celebrity friends watched and commented on classic movies while enjoying themed cocktails.

November 2018: Starred in Torch Song

In November 2018, Michael Urie starred as Arnold Beckoff in Harvey Fierstein's "Torch Song" revival on Broadway.

2018: Played Hamlet

In 2018, Michael Urie played Prince Hamlet in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of "Hamlet" in Washington, DC.

September 13, 2019: Announced Sitcom Project Fun

On September 13, 2019, Michael Urie was announced to team up with Becki Newton on a sitcom project called "Fun" for CBS and Warner Bros. Television. Urie co-starred and served as a co-executive producer.