Michael Culkin Biography: Age, Wife, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Michael Culkin is a respected English theatre, film, and television actor with a career spanning over four decades, celebrated for his versatile character roles and strong stage presence.

Best known for portraying Judge Buller in the BBC drama Garrow’s Law, he has appeared in high-profile projects including The Crown (as Rab Butler), The Iron Lady, Mortdecai, A Very English Scandal, Poldark, and The Lady in the Van alongside Maggie Smith.

Culkin continues to work steadily in both theatre and screen, with recent credits such as Pretty Lethal (2026).

Michael Culkin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Michael Culkin
Born:	2 July 1954 (age 71 years old)
Place of Birth:	London, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Culkin
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Michael Culkin, born on 2 July 1954 in London, United Kingdom, to Mr. and Mrs. Culkin. Limited public details are available about any siblings.

He trained as an actor and built his foundation primarily through extensive stage work in the UK. His ethnicity is White British, and religion is not publicly known.

Career

Michael Culkin began his acting career with a focus on theatre, earning recognition for performances at the National Theatre and in the West End.

He starred opposite Maggie Smith in Alan Bennett‘s The Lady in the Van and accumulated numerous credits in classic and contemporary plays.

His screen work includes notable film roles in Candyman (1992), Immortal Beloved (1994), The Iron Lady (2011), and Mortdecai (2015), alongside television appearances in Garrow’s Law, The Crown, Poldark, and A Very English Scandal.

Culkin has demonstrated consistent versatility across period dramas, historical pieces, and contemporary stories.

Michael Culkin has maintained a solid legacy as a dependable character actor in British entertainment. His later career includes continued stage and screen work through 2026, such as Pretty Lethal, alongside contributions to acclaimed series and films that highlight his enduring talent.

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Personal Life

Michael Culkin is unmarried and has no public record of spouse, partners, or children. He lives in Thaxted, Essex, as well as in London and Norfolk, sharing his home with several dogs and a llama.

He maintains a relatively private personal life outside of his professional commitments and is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).

Filmography

• Pretty Lethal (2026)
• The Nest (2020)
• Star Runners (2009)
• Candyman (1992)
• The Iron Lady (2011)
• Mortdecai (2015)
• The Lady in the Van (2015)

Net Worth

Michael Culkin has an estimated net worth of around $1 million USD. Primary income sources include decades of stage productions in the West End and National Theatre, recurring television roles in series such as Garrow’s Law, The Crown, and Poldark, along with film appearances.