History of Michael Urie in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 24, 2025

Michael Urie is an American actor best known for his role as Marc St. James in the television series "Ugly Betty" and as Brian in the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking," for which he won a Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is also involved in podcasting, voicing Bobby Kerns in "As the Curtain Rises".

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August 8, 1980: Michael Urie's Birth

On August 8, 1980, Michael Lorenzo Urie was born. He is an American actor known for his roles in "Ugly Betty" and "Shrinking".

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1998: Graduation from Plano Senior High School

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

1999: Acceptance to Juilliard School

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

2001: Performance in Love and Happiness

In 2001, while still a student at Juilliard, Michael Urie performed in the world premiere of "Love and Happiness" at the Consolati Performing Arts Center, portraying a sixteen-year-old trying to get rid of his mother's boyfriend.

2002: John Houseman Prize for Excellence in Classical Theatre

In 2002, Michael Urie received the John Houseman Prize for Excellence in Classical Theatre from the Juilliard School.

2003: Graduation from Juilliard

In 2003, Michael Urie graduated from the Juilliard School.

2006: Appearance in Ugly Betty

In 2006, Michael Urie started appearing in the ABC dramedy "Ugly Betty" as Marc St. James.

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2007: Host of 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".

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2007: SAG Award Nomination

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.

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2008: Host of 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".

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2008: SAG Award Nomination

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.

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2008: Directing Dreamstuff and Voicing Sebastian

In 2008, Michael Urie directed a one-night celebrity-performed staging of Howard Ashman's unproduced musical "Dreamstuff", and voiced the character Sebastian in the Disney movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua".

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2009: Lucille Lortel Award

In 2009, Michael Urie originated the role of Rudi Gernreich in "The Temperamentals" and received a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor.

2009: Ewwy Award Nomination

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

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2009: Affirmation as a Member of the LGBT Community

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

2010: Cancellation of Ugly Betty

In 2010, Michael Urie remained with "Ugly Betty" until the show's cancellation.

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2010: Disclosure of Queer Identity

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 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

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" in the role of Bud Frump.

September 24, 2012: Premiere of Partners

On September 24, 2012, "Partners", a CBS series starring Michael Urie, premiered. The show was cancelled after six episodes.

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2012: Starring in Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

In 2012, Michael Urie starred as the mysterious limo driver James in the film adaptation of Wendy Mass's children's book "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life".

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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 performance in "Buyer & Cellar".

April 2015: Host of Cocktails & Classics

In April 2015, Michael Urie became the host of "Cocktails & Classics" on Logo TV, where he and celebrity guests watch and comment on classic movies.

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November 2018: Starring in Torch Song revival

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

2018: Portrayal of Prince Hamlet

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

September 13, 2019: Announcement of sitcom project Fun

On September 13, 2019, it was announced that Michael Urie would team up with Becki Newton on a CBS/Warner Bros. sitcom project called "Fun", where he would co-star and co-executive produce.