Tituss Burgess Biography: Partner, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Songs

Tituss Burgess is an American actor and singer celebrated for his vibrant performances on Broadway and television, particularly for his role as Titus Andromedon in the Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020), which earned him five Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Known for his high tenor voice and dynamic stage presence, Burgess has starred in Broadway musicals like The Little Mermaid and Guys and Dolls, and is recognized for his versatile contributions to film, voice acting, and music, establishing him as a multifaceted entertainer.

Profile

• Full Name: Tituss Burgess
• Stage Name: Tituss Burgess
• Born: February 21, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Athens, Georgia, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Producer
• Height: 1.8 m
• Parents: Sandra Burgess Morse, Mr. Burgess
• Siblings: None
• Partner: Pablo Salinas
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Tituss Burgess was born on February 21, 1979, in Athens, Georgia, to Sandra Burgess Morse and a father whose name is not publicly known, referred to here as Mr. Burgess. Raised as an only child by his mother after his parents’ separation, he developed a passion for theater early, performing in school productions at Cedar Shoals High School.

Burgess pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Music at the University of Georgia, graduating in 2001, where he honed his vocal and performance skills. His ethnicity is African-American, and he practices Christianity.

Career

Tituss Burgess began his career in theater, directing local musicals in Athens after college before moving to Orlando to perform as a vocalist at Walt Disney World’s Festival of the Lion King, earning his Actors’ Equity card. In 2002, he relocated to New York City, making his Broadway debut in 2005 as Eddie in Good Vibrations, followed by Hal Miller in Jersey Boys.

His breakout stage role came in 2007 as Sebastian the Crab in The Little Mermaid, earning a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance. His performance in the 2009 revival of Guys and Dolls as Nicely-Nicely Johnson further showcased his vocal prowess and stage charisma.

Burgess’s television career skyrocketed with his role as Titus Andromedon in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020), a character created for him by Tina Fey, earning him critical acclaim and five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He reprised the role in the interactive special Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend (2020).

His film credits include Dolemite Is My Name (2019), Set It Up (2018), and Respect (2021), while his voice work features in The Angry Birds Movie (2016), Central Park (2020–2022), and Spellbound (2024). In 2015, he made history as the first male to play The Witch in a Miami production of Into the Woods, showcasing his versatility. Burgess also released studio albums like Comfortable (2012) and Saint Tituss (2019).

Burgess returned to Broadway in 2023 as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! and took over the title role in Oh, Mary! in March 2025, earning praise for his comedic timing. He starred in Schmigadoon! (2023) on Apple TV+ and voiced Sunny in Netflix’s Spellbound (2024), alongside Rachel Zegler and Nathan Lane.

His 2023 Audible special Center of the YOUniverse with Jane Krakowski highlighted his cabaret talents. Burgess’s influence extends through his advocacy for diversity in theater and his engaging social media presence, inspiring audiences with his humor, resilience, and vocal talent. His legacy is one of breaking barriers and delivering joy through performance.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @titusssawthis
• Facebook Handle: Tituss Burgess
• Twitter Handle: @TitussBurgess

Personal Life

Tituss Burgess is openly gay and has been in a relationship with Pablo Salinas, a social psychologist in training, since at least 2016. The couple lives together in Harlem, New York, with their dogs, Hans and Micah. Burgess has never been married and has no children.

Filmography

• Good Vibrations (2005) – Eddie (Broadway)
• Jersey Boys (2005) – Hal Miller (Broadway)
• The Little Mermaid (2007) – Sebastian the Crab (Broadway)
• Guys and Dolls (2009) – Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Broadway)
• 30 Rock (2011–2012) – D’Fwan (TV Series)
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020) – Titus
• Andromedon (TV Series)
• The Angry Birds Movie (2016) – Photog (Voice)
• Set It Up (2018) – Creepy Tim
• Dolemite Is My Name (2019) – Theodore Toney
• Central Park (2020–2022) – Cole Tillerman (Voice, TV Series)
• Respect (2021) – James Cleveland
• Schmigadoon! (2023) – Narrator (TV Series)
• Moulin Rouge! (2023) – Harold Zidler (Broadway)
• Spellbound (2024) – Sunny (Voice)
• Oh, Mary! (2025) – Mary Todd Lincoln (Broadway)

Discography

• Here’s to You (2006) – Studio Album
• Comfortable (2012) – Studio Album
• Saint Tituss (2019) – Studio Album

Net Worth

Tituss Burgess’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million USD as of 2025. His wealth primarily stems from his successful career as an actor and singer, with significant earnings from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Broadway productions like The Little Mermaid and Moulin Rouge!, and voice roles in Central Park and Spellbound.