Cameron Monaghan Biography: Height, Instagram, Net Worth, Age, Spouse, Parents

Cameron Riley Monaghan is an American actor and model who began his career as a child model at three and transitioned into acting by age seven.

He is best known for portraying Ian Gallagher in the Showtime series Shameless and his dual roles as Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska in the Fox series Gotham.

Monaghan has also appeared in notable films like Click, The Giver, and Vampire Academy. In addition to his on-screen performances, he is the voice behind Cal Kestis in the critically acclaimed video games Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor.

Profile

• Full Name: Cameron Riley Monaghan
• Stage Name: Cameron Monaghan
• Born: August 16 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor and model
• Height: 1.82 m
• Parents: Diane Monaghan
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Lauren Searle (2020—),Ruby Modine(2016—2017), Peyton List (2017—2019)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life And Education

Cameron Riley Monaghan was born on August 16, 1993, in Santa Monica, California, United States.

He was raised by his mother, Diane Monaghan, an insurance claims specialist. Little is known about his father or whether he has any siblings.

Details regarding his formal education remain largely undisclosed. Monaghan’s ethnicity is white, though information regarding his religious beliefs has not been publicly known.

Career

Cameron Monaghan began his career in the entertainment industry as a child model at just three years old before transitioning into acting by age seven.

His early performances included stage roles such as Stuart Little in Stuart Little and Piglet in Winnie the Pooh at the Little Palm Family Theatre in Boca Raton, Florida.

He made his television debut in 2003 as Winthrop Paroo in the ABC adaptation of The Music Man, a role that earned him his first Young Artist Award nomination. This early recognition set the foundation for a promising career in both television and film.

Monaghan gained broader recognition in 2004 with his recurring role as Chad in the hit television series Malcolm in the Middle, which won him a Young Artist Award for Best Young Television Actor in a Recurring Role.

His television career continued with appearances in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, Criminal Minds, and The Mentalist. In 2010, he secured his breakout role as Ian Gallagher in Showtime’s critically acclaimed series Shameless, a performance that earned him a Critics’ Choice Award nomination.

He further showcased his versatility with his portrayal of Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska in Fox’s Gotham. He received praise from industry veterans, including Mark Hamill, and a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Villain.

Beyond television, Monaghan has built an impressive filmography with roles in Click (2006), Prom (2011), The Giver (2014), Vampire Academy (2014), and Amityville: The Awakening (2017). More recently, he starred in Paradise Highway (2022).

His talents extend to video games, where he voices Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor. Looking ahead, Monaghan has expressed an interest in scriptwriting and producing, signaling his ambition to expand his creative influence beyond acting.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @cameronmonaghan)
• Facebook handle: Cameron Monaghan
• Twitter handle: Cameron Monaghan

Personal Life

Cameron Monaghan is currently in a relationship with Australian-American model Lauren Searle, whom he began dating in 2020. The couple has maintained a relatively private relationship.

Monaghan is not married and does not have children. Previously, he was romantically linked to actress Peyton List from 2017 to 2019 and previously dated Ruby Modine between 2016 and 2017.

Filmography

• The Wishing Stone (2002)
• Brothers in Arms (2005)
• Click (2006)
• The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
• The Three Investigators and the Secret of Skeleton Island (2007)
• Dog Gone (2008)
• Safe Harbor (2009)
• The Three Investigators and the Secret of Terror Castle (2009)
• Another Harvest Moon (2010)
• The Year of Spectacular Men (2017)
• Anthem of a Teenage Prophet (2018)
• Reign of the Supermen (2019)
• Shattered (2022)
• Paradise Highway (2022)
• My Love Affair with Marriage (2022)
• Tron: Ares (2025)
• The Music Man (2003)
• Malcolm in the Middle (2004–2005)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
• Threshold (2005)
• Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide (2005–2006)
• Criminal Minds (2006)
• The Glades (2010)
• Terriers (2010)
• NCIS (2011)
• Rizzoli & Isles (2011)
• Shameless (2011–2021)
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2012)
• Gotham (2015–2019)

Net Worth

Cameron Monaghan’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million, primarily earned through his successful career in acting and modeling.

His notable roles in Shameless and Gotham and appearances in films and video games like the Star Wars Jedi series have contributed to his financial success.