Jeremy Shamos Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Kids

Jeremy Shamos is an American actor best known for portraying Craig Kettleman in Better Call Saul, Dickie Glenroy in Only Murders in the Building, Ralph in Birdman, and Irvin in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

He is also an accomplished stage actor, earning an Obie Award and a Tony Award nomination for his performances on Broadway and Off-Broadway.

Jeremy Shamos
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Jeremy Shamos
Born:	February 22, 1970 (age 56 years old)
Place of Birth:	New York City, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White (American)
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Shamos
Spouse:	Nina Hellman
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Jeremy Shamos was born on February 22, 1970, in New York City, New York. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shamos. Although he was born in New York, he was raised in Denver, Colorado, after his family relocated when he was very young.

There is no information about his siblings, and both children were encouraged by their parents to participate in theatre and sports. Shamos attended school in Denver before earning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in acting from New York University. He was raised in the Jewish faith and celebrated a bar mitzvah during his childhood.

Career

Jeremy Shamos began his acting career on stage, quickly becoming one of New York’s most respected theatre performers. His breakthrough came with his acclaimed performance in Engaged, which earned him an Obie Award for Best Actor. He later received a Tony Award nomination for his dual role in Clybourne Park and continued to build an impressive stage career with productions including Birdman, The Qualms, The Assembled Parties, Meteor Shower, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Here We Are, the final musical by Stephen Sondheim.

Alongside his theatre success, Shamos established himself as a familiar face in film and television. His screen credits include Birdman, Magic in the Moonlight, The Big Sick, Bad Education, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

On television, he has appeared in Better Call Saul, Nurse Jackie, The Gilded Age, Succession, The Undoing, Only Murders in the Building, Dead Ringers, and The Handmaid’s Tale. His performances across stage and screen have earned him a reputation as one of America’s most versatile character actors.

Awards and Nominations

• Obie Award – Best Actor for Engaged (Winner, 2005).
• Tony Award – Best Featured Actor in a Play for Clybourne Park (Nominee, 2012).
• Drama Desk Award nominations for Animals Out of Paper and If I Forget.
• Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for The Gilded Age and Only Murders in the Building ensemble casts.

Social Media

• He did not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Jeremy Shamos is married to actress Nina Hellman. The couple have two children, a son and a daughter. There is no information about his past relationships before marrying Hellman.

At 56 years old, Shamos stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. He enjoys theatre, reading, watching sports, and spending time with his family. Having grown up playing soccer and lacrosse, he has maintained a lifelong appreciation for athletics alongside his acting career.

Net Worth

Jeremy Shamos has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million USD. His income comes from acting in film, television, and theatre.

His extensive Broadway career, together with notable performances in Better Call Saul, Only Murders in the Building, Birdman, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, has contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Dedication (2007)
• Taking Woodstock (2009)
• The Rebound (2009)
• Magic in the Moonlight (2014)
• Birdman (2014)
• The Big Sick (2017)
• Bad Education (2019)
• Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)

Television

• Damages
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent
• Fringe
• The Good Wife
• Nurse Jackie (2015)
• Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
• The Night Of
• Succession (2019)
• The Undoing (2020)
• The Handmaid’s Tale (2022)
• Dead Ringers (2023)
• The Gilded Age (2023)
• Only Murders in the Building (2023–2024)

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