Michael Urie is an acclaimed American actor best known for his breakout role as Marc St. James on the hit ABC series Ugly Betty (2006–2010). He has recently earned widespread recognition for playing Brian on the Apple TV+ show Shrinking, winning a Critics Choice Award and receiving two Primetime Emmy nominations. Born in Houston, Texas in 1980 and a graduate of Juilliard, Urie balances his screen work with a deep commitment to theater, earning a Lucille Lortel Award for his performance in the off-Broadway play The Temperamentals. He made his Broadway debut in 2012 in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and has also voiced characters in films like Beverly Hills Chihuahua. A versatile performer, he has hosted the reality series Miss America: Reality Check and lends his voice to the podcast soap opera As the Curtain Rises. With a career spanning television, stage, and audio, Urie has consistently shown range and critical acclaim.