Harry Shum Jr. is an accomplished American actor and dancer known for his versatile television roles.
He first gained widespread recognition for his role as Mike Chang on the hit Fox series Glee, in which he showcased his outstanding dancing and comedic talents.
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- Full name: Harry Shum Jr.
- Stage name: Harry Shum Jr.
- Date of Birth: April 28, 1982
- Age: 42
- Birthplace: Limon, Costa Rica.
- Nationality: Costa Rican
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Shen
- Siblings: Susanna and Christina
- Spouse: Shelby Labara
- Children: Shashom
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Harry Shum Hyun-Woo Jr. was born in Limon, Costa Rica on April 28, 1982. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shum, and grew up with his two older sisters, Susana and Christina.
Mr. Shen attended Arroyo Grande High School. His ethnicity is Chinese and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Harry Shum Jr. has had an impressive career, transitioning seamlessly between acting and dancing.
He began by honing his skills and stage presence as a backup dancer for well-known artists such as Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez.
Mr. Shen’s breakthrough role was as Mike Chang in the hit musical TV series “Glee” (2009-2015), which showcased his acting skills and allowed him to shine with his outstanding dancing talents.
His performances earned him four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Series, which he won in 2009.
Following the success of Glee, Mr. Shen has starred in other acclaimed TV series such as Magnus Bane in Shadowhunters (2016-2019) and his current role as Benson Kwan in Grey’s Anatomy (2022-Present). His performance in Shadowhunters earned him the 2018 E! TV Male Star People’s Choice Award.
In addition to his impressive television work, Shum has also found success in the film industry. He has starred in several installments of the Step Up franchise, including the critically acclaimed Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and most recently the acclaimed Everything Goes (2022), for which he was once again nominated and won a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Awards and nominations
- Screen Actors Guild Award (one time award)
- People’s Choice Award (one winner)
- Bisexual Representation Award (BiRA)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards (five nominations)
- Teen Choice Awards (six nominations)
- Gold Derby Award (two nominations)
Social Media
- Instagram account: @harryshumjr
- Facebook account: Harry Shum Jr.
- Twitter account: @HarryShumJr
Personal life
Famous actor and dancer Harry Shum Jr. is happily married to his wife Shelby Rabara.
The couple has been together since 2007 and tied the knot in November 2015. They have just welcomed their only child, Xia Shum.
Filmography
- Step Up 2: Street Fighter (2008) and Step Up 3D (2010)
- White Frog(2012)
- Revenge of the Green Dragon(2014)
- Crouching Tiger
- Hibernating Dragon
- Sword of Destiny(2016)
- Crazy Rich Asians(2018)
- Everything Happens at Once (2022)
- Love Deeply(2021)
- Glee (2009-2015)
- Shadow Hunters (2016-2019)
- Grey’s Anatomy (2022-Present)
- Legion of Super-Heroes (2023, dubbing)
net worth
American Harry Shum Jr. has amassed a considerable net worth of $1 million to $5 million through his successful career in the entertainment industry.
