Martin Starr Biography: Nationality. Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, TV Shows, Parents

Martin Starr is an American actor known for his roles as Bill Haverchuck in Freaks and Geeks and Bertram Gilfoyle in Silicon Valley.

Profile

• Full Name: Martin James Pflieger Schienle
• Stage Name: Martin Starr
• Born: July 30, 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
• Religion: Non-religious
• Parents: Mr. James Schienle and Mrs. Jean St. James
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Sarah Beth Adler
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $3 million (estimated)

Early Life & Education

Martin Starr, born Martin James Pflieger Schienle on July 30, 1982, in Santa Monica, California, grew up with his parents, Mr. James Schienle, a teacher, and Mrs. Jean St. James, an actress. He was an only child, raised in a creative home near Los Angeles.

His ethnicity is Caucasian, with German and Eastern European roots from his dad’s side. He’s proud of his American spirit, especially his California roots, which influence his laid-back vibe.

Martin went to Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where he studied theater and honed his acting skills.

He didn’t attend college, choosing to focus on his acting career instead, learning on the job through TV and film roles.

Career

Martin Starr began acting young, landing a role in Hero (1992) at age 10 with Dustin Hoffman.

His big break came at 17 as Bill Haverchuck, the nerdy teen in Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), a cult classic that launched his career.

He played Roman DeBeers in Party Down (2009–2010, 2023), showing his comedic skills. His role as coder Bertram Gilfoyle in Silicon Valley (2014–2019) on HBO made him a fan favorite for his deadpan humor.

In films, Martin starred in Knocked Up (2007), Adventureland (2009), and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as Mr. Harrington, reprising the role in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Other movies include The Incredible Hulk (2008), This Is the End (2013), and Amira & Sam (2014).

He’s also been in TV shows like How I Met Your Mother (2005), Hawaii Five-0 (2011), and Tulsa King (2022–2023) as Bodhi. Martin’s proud to bring his quirky, real style to American stories, blending comedy and drama.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @martinstarr

Personal Life

Martin Starr, 42, lives in Los Angeles and has been dating Sarah Beth Adler, a yoga instructor and artist, since around 2017.

He’s private about his love life, has never married, and has no kids. His height is 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm), and he keeps a low-key, fit lifestyle, often seen in glasses and casual clothes.

Net Worth

Martin Starr’s net worth is about $3 million.

He’s earned his money from acting in TV shows like Silicon Valley and Tulsa King, and films like the Spider-Man series.

His steady work in comedy and drama keeps his finances solid, though he lives.

Filmography

• Hero (1992) – Allen in Coma
• Cheats (2002) – Applebee
• Stealing Harvard (2002) – Liquor Store Clerk
• Knocked Up (2007) – Martin
• Superbad (2007) – James Masselin
• The Incredible Hulk (2008) – Computer Nerd
• Adventureland (2009) – Joel
• The Invention of Lying (2009) – Waiter
• This Is the End (2013) – Himself
• Amira & Sam (2014) – Sam
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – Mr. Harrington
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – Mr. Harrington
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – Mr. Harrington
• Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe (2022) – Voice role.

TV Shows

• Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) – Bill Haverchuck
• Roswell (2001) – Monk Pyle
• How I Met Your Mother (2005) – Guest role
• Party Down (2009–2010, 2023) – Roman DeBeers
• Hawaii Five-0 (2011) – Adam “Toast” Charles
• New Girl (2012) – Dirk
• Silicon Valley (2014–2019) – Bertram Gilfoyle
• Life in Pieces (2016–2018) – Matt Short
• Tulsa King (2022–2023) – Bodhi