Megan Hilty Biography: Wife, Parents, Children, Net Worth, Awards, Movies, Height

Megan Kathleen Hilty, professionally known as Megan Hilty, is an American actress, singer, producer, and voice actress.

She is widely recognized for portraying Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked and Ivy Lynn in the NBC musical drama Smash.

Hilty has also earned acclaim for starring in 9 to 5: The Musical, Noises Off, Death Becomes Her, Sean Saves the World, and numerous animated productions, establishing herself as one of Broadway’s most accomplished musical theatre performers.

Megan Hilty
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Megan Kathleen Hilty
Stage Name:	Megan Hilty
Born:	March 29, 1981 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Bellevue, Washington, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Jack Hilty, Donna Hilty
Siblings:	Lauren Hilty
Spouse:	Brian Gallagher
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Viola Philomena Gallagher, Ronan Laine Gallagher
Occupation:	Actress, Singer, Producer, Voice Actress
Net Worth:	$10 million

Early Life and Education

Megan Hilty was born on March 29, 1981, in Bellevue, Washington, United States.

She was raised by Jack Hilty and Donna Hilty, who encouraged her passion for music and performing from an early age. Her ethnicity is White, and her religion is Christianity. She grew up alongside her sister, Lauren Hilty.

At the age of twelve, Hilty began taking vocal lessons and initially considered a career in opera before turning her attention to musical Theatre.

She attended Sammamish High School, later transferred to the Washington Academy of Performing Arts Conservatory High School, completed her studies at The Chrysalis School, and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre.

Career

Megan Hilty launched her professional career shortly after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University when she joined the Broadway production of Wicked as the standby for Glinda the Good Witch before eventually taking over the lead role. Her outstanding stage performance established her as one of Broadway’s leading actresses.

She later originated the role of Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5: The Musical, earning nominations from the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle Awards.

Hilty expanded her career into television after starring as Ivy Lynn in NBC’s Smash, where her performances, including the Grammy Award-nominated song “Let Me Be Your Star,” received widespread acclaim.

She has also appeared in Sean Saves the World, BrainDead, Patsy & Loretta, Annie Live!, Centaurworld, and Death Becomes Her, while continuing to perform in concerts, voice acting, and Broadway productions. Her successful career spans Theatre, television, film, music, and animation.

Awards and Nominations

• Tony Award – Nominee, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (Death Becomes Her)
• Tony Award – Nominee, Best Featured Actress in a Play (Noises Off)
• Grammy Award – Nominee, “Let Me Be Your Star” (Smash)
• Drama Desk Award – Nominee (9 to 5: The Musical)
• Drama League Award – Nominee (9 to 5: The Musical)
• Outer Critics Circle Award – Nominee (9 to 5: The Musical)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @meganhilty
• Facebook: Megan Hilty

Personal Life

Megan Hilty, 45, is married to musician Brian Gallagher. The couple married on November 2, 2013, after dating for several years. They are parents to two children, Viola Philomena Gallagher and Ronan Laine Gallagher.

Before her marriage, Hilty was in a long-term relationship with actor Steve Kazee. She enjoys singing, traveling, reading, fitness, Theatre, and spending time with her family.

In 2022, she experienced a personal tragedy following the deaths of her sister Lauren Hilty, brother-in-law Ross Mickel, and her nephew in a plane crash. Her height is 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).

Net Worth

Megan Hilty has an estimated net worth of $10 million USD.

Her earnings come from Broadway productions, television acting, film appearances, concert performances, voice acting, music releases, producing, endorsements, and live stage tours.

Her long-running success in musical Theatre, together with acclaimed television roles and recording projects, has made her one of the most successful performers in contemporary American musical entertainment.

Filmography

• Death Becomes Her (2024–present)
• Annie Live! (2021)
• Centaurworld (2021–2022)
• Patsy & Loretta (2019)
• BrainDead (2016)
• Sean Saves the World (2013–2014)
• Smash (2012–2013)
• The Pirate Fairy (2014)
• Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2013)
• Secret of the Wings (2012)
• Bones (2011)
• Desperate Housewives (2010)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2008)
• Shrek the Third (2007)
• The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2006)