Miguel Ferrer Biography: Height, Net Worth, Wife, Age, Ethnicity, Religion, Movies, Awards, Death

Miguel José Ferrer, also known as Miguel Ferrer, was an acclaimed American actor known for intense character roles in film and television.

His breakthrough came as Bob Morton in RoboCop (1987), followed by memorable performances as Albert Rosenfield in Twin Peaks and Assistant Director Owen Granger in NCIS: Los Angeles.

The son of actor José Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney, he built a versatile career spanning drama, sci-fi, and voice work until his passing in 2017.

Miguel Ferrer
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Miguel José Ferrer
Stage Name:	Miguel Ferrer
Born:	February 7, 1955 (age 71 years old)
Place of Birth:	Santa Monica, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Puerto Rican, Irish, English, German descent
Height:	183 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	José Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney
Siblings:	Gabriel Ferrer, Monsita Ferrer, and others (one of five)
Spouse:	Lori Weintraub (second wife)
Relationship:	Married (at time of death)
Children:	Lucas Ferrer, Rafael Ferrer
Occupation:	Actor, Voice Artist

Early Life and Education

Miguel José Ferrer was born on February 7, 1955, in Santa Monica, California, to parents José Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney. He was the eldest of five siblings. His ethnicity includes Puerto Rican, Irish, English, and German descent.

Growing up in a prominent show business family influenced his path. He initially pursued music as a drummer before transitioning to acting. He follows Christianity. Educational details focus on his early creative development in the entertainment world.

Career

Miguel Ferrer began as a drummer before entering acting in the 1980s. He achieved breakthrough success as the ambitious executive Bob Morton in RoboCop (1987).

He portrayed FBI Agent Albert Rosenfield in Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017 revival) and appeared in films like Traffic, Iron Man 3, and The Crow.

On television, he starred as Dr. Garret Macy in Crossing Jordan and Owen Granger in NCIS: Los Angeles. Ferrer provided voice work in animated projects including Mulan as Shan Yu and various superhero roles.

He collaborated with directors like David Lynch and Spike Lee, delivering intense, memorable supporting performances across a wide range of genres until his death in 2017.

Awards and Nominations

• Nominated for Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television
• Imagen Foundation Award winner for Crossing Jordan
• ALMA Awards and Prism Awards nominations

Personal Life

Miguel Ferrer, who passed away at 61 years old, was married to producer Lori Weintraub from 2005 until his death. He was previously married to actress Leilani Sarelle (1991–2003).

He had two sons, Lucas Ferrer and Rafael Ferrer, and stepsons. Ferrer was a dedicated family man known for his sharp wit and passion for music. He battled throat cancer and died on January 19, 2017. His height was 183 cm.

Net Worth

Miguel Ferrer‘s net worth was estimated at $4 million USD at the time of his death. He generated income primarily through his extensive acting career in films, television series, and voice-over work spanning several decades.

Additional revenue came from music performances and consistent character roles in major productions. His long-term contributions to entertainment supported a solid professional legacy.

Social Media

He does not have a social media account.

Filmography

• RoboCop (1987)
• The Crow (1994)
• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
• Mulan (1998, voice of Shan Yu)
• Traffic (2000)
• Iron Man 3 (2013)
• NCIS: Los Angeles (TV series, as Owen Granger)
• Crossing Jordan (TV series, as Dr. Garret Macy)