Harry Shum Jr.  Biography: Wife, Movies & TV Shows, Age, Children, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Pictures

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Harry Shum Jr. is an accomplished American actor and dancer best known for his versatile television roles.

He first gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Mike Chang on the hit Fox series Glee, where he showcased his impressive dancing and comedic talents.

Profile

• Full Name: Harry Shum Jr.
• Stage Name: Harry Shum Jr.
• Born: 28, April 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace:  Limon, Costa Rica.
• Nationality: Costa Rican
• Occupation: Actor 
• Height: 1.8m
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Shum
• Siblings: Susana and Cristina
• Spouse: Shelby Rabara
• Children: Xia Shum
• Relationship: Married 
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Harry Shum Jr. was born in Limon, Costa Rica, on April 28, 1982. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shum, and grew up alongside his two older sisters, Susana and Cristina.

Shum attended Arroyo Grande High School. His ethnicity is Chinese, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Harry Shum Jr. has carved an impressive career, seamlessly transitioning between acting and dancing.

He began as a backup dancer for renowned artists like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Jennifer Lopez, honing his skills and stage presence. 

Shum’s breakout role came in the popular musical TV series Glee (2009-2015), where he portrayed the character of Mike Chang. The show showcased his acting abilities and allowed him to shine with his exceptional dancing talents.

His performance earned him four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, with a win in 2009.

Following his success on Glee, Shum landed leading roles in other acclaimed series, such as Shadowhunters (2016-2019) as Magnus Bane and his current role as Benson Kwan in Grey’s Anatomy (2022-present). His work in Shadowhunters earned him the E! People’s Choice Award for The Male TV Star of 2018.

In addition to his impressive television work, Shum has made his mark in the film industry. He has appeared in several instalments of the Step Up franchise, including the critically acclaimed Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and, more recently, the lauded Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), for which he received another Screen Actors Guild Award nomination and win.

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Award (one win)
• People’s Choice Award (one win)
• Bisexual Representation Award (BiRA)
• Screen Actors Guild Award (five nominations)
• Teen Choice Award (six nominations)
• Gold Derby Award (two nominations)

Social Media

• Instagram handle:@harryshumjr
• Facebook handle: Harry Shum Jr.
• Twitter handle: @HarryShumJr

Personal Life

Harry Shum Jr., a renowned actor and dancer, is happily married to his wife, Shelby Rabara.

The couple has been together since 2007 and tied the knot in November 2015. Together, they have welcomed their only child, Xia Shum, into the world.

Filmography

• Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) & Step Up 3D (2010)
• White Frog (2012)
• Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014)
• Crouching Tiger
• Hidden Dragon
• Sword of Destiny (2016)
• Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
• Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
• Love Hard (2021)
• Glee (2009-2015)
• Shadowhunters (2016-2019)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2022-present)
• Legion of Super-Heroes (2023, voice acting)

Net Worth

Harry Shum Jr., an American, has amassed a significant net worth in the range of $1 million to $5 million through his successful career in the entertainment industry.

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