Harry Shum Jr Bio | Wiki
Harry Shum Jr is a popular American actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer. He is noted due to his roles as Mike Chang on the Fox television series Glee (2009–15), Benson Kwan on the ABC television series Grey’s Anatomy (2022-), as well as Magnus Bane on the Freeform television series Shadowhunters (2016–19).
Besides, Harry became nominated for four Screen Actors Guild Awards due to his performance in Glee, winning once. He received the award for The Male TV Star of 2018 in the E! People’s Choice Awards for Shadowhunters. Harry appeared in Universal’s romantic drama All My Life in 2020.
In 2021 Harry starred in the thriller Broadcast Signal Intrusion and starred in Netflix’s holiday rom-com Love Hard. In 2022, Harry had a secondary role in A24’s critically acclaimed film Everything Everywhere All At Once, and is set to star in a Crazy Rich Asians spinoff centered around his and Gemma Chan’s characters.
Harry Shum Jr Age
Harry was born on April 28, 1982, in Limón, Costa Rica. He is 40 years old. Harry celebrates his birthday on April 28, every year.
Harry Shum Jr Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Harry stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (Approx 1.78 m).
Harry Shum Jr Family
He was born in Limón, Costa Rica, the son of Chinese immigrants. Harry’s mother is a native of Hong Kong while his father is from Guangzhou, China. They moved to Costa Rica, where Harry and his two older sisters were born. When Harry was six years old, the family moved to San Francisco, California. Harry afterward stated that he has not spoken Spanish fluently since the age of 6. He spent most of his schooling years in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Harry Shum Jr Wife
Harry is married to his wife Shelby Rabara an actress and dancer who has starred in many films, television series, and commercials. The two began dating in 2007, became engaged in October 2013 while on vacation in Hawaii, and married on November 22, 2015, in Costa Rica. Harry and his wife Shelby Rabara have a daughter named Xia born in 2019.
Harry Shum Jr Daughter
He and his wife Shelby Rabara have a daughter named Xia born in 2019.
Harry Shum Jr Education
He attended and graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 2000. Later on, Harry attended San Francisco State University for a year, prior to dropping out to pursue a dance career.
Harry Shum Jr Movies And Tv Shows
– You Got Served (2004) as Dancer
– Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) as Cable
– 3 Minutes (2011) as himself
– Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011) as Mike Chang
– Moms’ Night Out (2014) as Joey
– Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) as Wei-Fang
– Crazy Rich Asians (2018) as Charlie Wu
– Escape Plan: The Extractors (2019) as Bao Yung
– All My Life (2020) as Solomon Chau
– Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) as Chad
– Zoey 101 (2008) as Roy
– Glee (2009-2015) as Mike Chang
– The Eric Andre Show (2013) as himself
– Shadowhunters (2016-2019) as Magnus Bane
– Tell Me a Story (2019-2020) as Brendan
– Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020) as Doc Hottie
– Grey’s Anatomy (2022) as Dr. Benson “Blue” Kwan
Harry Shum Jr Crazy Rich Asians
In 2018, Hary became cast as Charlie Wu in Jon M. Chu’s Crazy Rich Asians. Crazy Rich Asians became reported in August 2013 after the rights to the book were purchased.
Harry Shum Jr Glee
From 2009 to 2015, Harry portrayed the role of Mike Chang, a dancer who joins the glee club, on the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee.
Harry Shum Jr Grey’s Anatomy
Beggining October 2022, Harry joined the cast of Grey’s Anatomy season 19 as surgical intern Dr. Benson “Blue” Kwan.
Harry Shum Jr Everything Everywhere All At Once
In March 2022, Harry starred in a supporting role in the critically acclaimed film Everything Everywhere All At Once. Michelle Yeoh, called Harry “the most incredible physical comedian ever,” referring to his performance in the film.
Harry Shum Jr Shadowhunters
He earned a primary role in the Freeform series, Shadowhunters, and portrayed the centuries-old warlock Magnus Bane between 2016 and 2019. Shadowhunters became based on Cassandra Clare’s best-selling young adult fantasy series, The Mortal Instruments. Harry’s portrayal of Bane, a bisexual man of color, helped the show win the 2017 GLAAD media award for an “Outstanding Drama Series”, which Harry accepted with his co-star Matthew Daddario.
Harry also won the Bisexual Representation Award (BiRA) for “Best Bisexual Representation of a Supporting Character” in both 2017 and 2018 hosted by FluidStyleCo.He received the award for The Male TV Star of 2018 in the E! People’s Choice Awards due to his role as Magnus Bane in Shadowhunters.
Harry Shum Jr Magnus Bane
He appeared as Magnus Bane a bisexual man of color in the Freeform series, Shadowhunters. The portrayal of Bane helped the show win the 2017 GLAAD media award for an “Outstanding Drama Series”.
Harry Shum Jr Dancer | Dancing
He started his dance career in Los Angeles. As an 18-year-old, Harry became spotted by choreographers Rosero McCoy and Jamal Sims to go on a UK tour with the singer Kaci. Harry steadily built his career, starring as the only male dancer on BET’s Comic View, and appeared in a series of Apple iPod advertisements as dancing silhouettes.
Harry joined Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Missy Elliott in their co-headlining tour Ladies First in 2004, while serving as a backup dancer for artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, and Mariah Carey. He starred in many music videos of songs such as Lose My Breath by Destiny’s Child and It’s Like That by Mariah Carey. He also served as a dance instructor.
Harry Shum Jr Net Worth
Harry gets his wealth from his work as an actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer. Therefore, Harry has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Harry’s estimated net worth is $14 million.
How Old Is Harry Shum Jr
Harry is a 40-year-old who was born on April 28, 1982, in Limón, Costa Rica.
Who Is Harry Shum Jr
Harry is an actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer. He is noted due to his roles as Mike Chang on the Fox television series Glee (2009–15), Benson Kwan on the ABC television series Grey’s Anatomy (2022-), as well as Magnus Bane on the Freeform television series Shadowhunters (2016–19). Besides, Harry became nominated for four Screen Actors Guild Awards due to his performance in Glee, winning once.