Michael Angarano Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Movies, TV Shows, Height

Michael Angarano, a versatile American actor, director, and producer, has built a dynamic career spanning over two decades with memorable roles in films like Almost Famous, Sky High, and Oppenheimer.

Known for his authentic performances and ability to tackle diverse characters, he has also ventured into directing with projects like Sacramento.

Profile

• Full Name: Michael Anthony Angarano
• Stage Name: Michael Angarano
• Born: December 3, 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Parents: Michael P. Angarano, Doreen Angarano
• Siblings: Kristen Angarano, Erica Angarano, Andrew Angarano
• Spouse: Maya Erskine
• Children: Leon Frederick
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Michael Angarano was born on December 3, 1987, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, to Michael P. Angarano and Doreen Angarano.

Raised in a creative environment with his two sisters, Kristen and Erica, and younger brother, Andrew, he developed an early interest in acting, influenced by his family’s artistic ties.

Angarano attended Crespi Carmelite High School in California, graduating in 2005, and briefly studied at California State University, Northridge.

His early training included learning to play the violin for his role in Music of the Heart (1999).

His ethnicity is Italian-American, and his religious beliefs are not publicly specified, though some sources suggest a Christian background.

Career

Michael Angarano began acting at age five, making his television debut in 1995 as David Duchovny‘s son on Saturday Night Live.

His early film roles included I’m Not Rappaport (1996) and For Richer or Poorer (1997) as Sammy Yoder.

His breakthrough came in 1999 with Music of the Heart, starring opposite Meryl Streep, followed by a pivotal role as young William in Almost Famous (2000) alongside Frances McDormand and Kate Hudson.

He gained further recognition as a series regular on Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (2000–2001) and as Elliott, Jack McFarland‘s son, in 13 episodes of Will & Grace (2001–2006).

His film career flourished with lead roles in Little Secrets (2001), Sky High (2005) as Will Stronghold, Lords of Dogtown (2005) as Sid, and The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) with Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

Other notable films include Seabiscuit (2003), Gentlemen Broncos (2009), Haywire (2011), The English Teacher (2013), The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015), Sun Dogs (2017), and Oppenheimer (2023) as Robert Serber.

On television, he starred as Dr. Bertram “Bertie” Chickering Jr. in The Knick (2014–2015), appeared in 24 (2007), I’m Dying Up Here (2017–2018), and earned critical acclaim as Nick Pearson in This Is Us (2018–2020).

Angarano debuted as a director with Sacramento (2024), which he co-wrote and starred in alongside Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, and his wife, Maya Erskine. He also starred in the comedy series Laid (2024) on Peacock. His diverse roles showcase his range across genres, from indie dramas to big-budget blockbusters.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @michaelangarano

Personal Life

Michael Angarano, 37, is married to actress Maya Erskine, known for PEN15 and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The couple began dating in 2019, went Instagram official at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, and announced their engagement and first pregnancy in November 2020.

Their son, Leon Frederick, was born in 2021, and they welcomed a daughter in 2024, whose name is not publicly disclosed. They married privately by early 2024. Previously, Angarano dated Kristen Stewart from 2005 to 2009 and Juno Temple from 2013 to 2016. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches and weighing approximately 67 kg, he resides in Los Angeles, maintaining a low-key personal life.

Filmography

• I’m Not Rappaport (1996) – Supporting Role
• For Richer or Poorer (1997) – Sammy Yoder
• Music of the Heart (1999) – Nick
• Almost Famous (2000) – Young William
• Little Secrets (2001) – Philip
• Maniac Magee (2003) – Maniac Magee
• Seabiscuit (2003) – Young Red Pollard
• Lords of Dogtown (2005) – Sid
• Sky High (2005) – Will Stronghold
• Dear Wendy (2005) – Supporting Role
• The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) – Jason Tripitikas
• Gentlemen Broncos (2009) – Benjamin Purvis
• Ceremony (2010) – Sam Davis
• Haywire (2011) – Scott
• The Art of Getting By (2011) – Dustin
• The Brass Teapot (2012) – John
• The English Teacher (2013) – Jason Sherwood
• The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) – Christopher Archer
• Sun Dogs (2017) – Ned Chipley
• In a Relationship (2018) – Owen (Actor/Producer)
• Oppenheimer (2023) – Robert Serber
• Sacramento (2024) – Rickey (Actor/Director/Writer)

Television:

• Saturday Night Live (1995) – David Duchovny’s Son
• New York News (1995) – Guest Role
• Cybill (1997) – Guest Role
• The Pretender (1998) – Guest Role
• Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (2000–2001) – Chance Sullivan
• Will & Grace (2001–2006) – Elliott McFarland
• ER (2003) – Guest Role
• Less Than Perfect (2003) – Guest Role
• Summerland (2004) – Guest Role
• Kevin Hill (2004) – Guest Role
• 24 (2007) – Scott Wallace
• The Knick (2014–2015) – Dr. Bertram Chickering Jr.
• I’m Dying Up Here (2017–2018) – Eddie Zeidel
• This Is Us (2018–2020) – Nick Pearson
• Angelyne (2022) – Danny
• Minx (2022) – Glenn
• Laid (2024) – Richie

Net Worth

Michael Angarano, an accomplished actor, director, and producer, has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $6 million USD. His wealth stems from his extensive acting career, including roles in Almost Famous ($47 million box office), Sky High, The Forbidden Kingdom ($129 million), and Oppenheimer ($975 million).