Miriam Shor Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Partner

Miriam Shor is an American actress, singer, writer, and director best known for portraying Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Diana Trout in Younger, Cricket Caruth-Reilly in GCB, and Madeline True in The Wild Party.

A versatile performer across film, television, and stage, she has earned critical acclaim for her work in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, as well as a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for her role in Younger.

Miriam Shor
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Miriam Ruth Shor
Stage Name:	Miriam Shor
Born:	July 25, 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Jewish and Swedish descent
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Jewish
Parents:	Francis "Fran" Robert Shor and Margaret Lee Anne Forsman
Siblings:	Molly Shor
Spouse:	Justin Hagan
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Ruby Hagan, Iris Hagan
Occupation:	Actress, Singer, Writer, Director
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Miriam Shor was born on July 25, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. She is of Jewish descent through her father and Swedish ancestry through her mother. She is the daughter of Francis “Fran” Robert Shor, a history professor, and Margaret Lee Anne Forsman. She grew up with her older sister, Molly Shor.

After her parents divorced when she was seven years old, she divided her childhood between Italy, where her father taught at universities, and Michigan, where her mother settled, becoming fluent in Italian.

Shor graduated from Ferndale High School in 1989 before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from the University of Michigan in 1993. She describes herself as half Jewish but has said she is not particularly religious.

Career

Miriam Shor began her professional acting career in New York after graduating from the University of Michigan, quickly establishing herself in Off-Broadway theatre.

Her breakthrough came when she originated the role of Yitzhak in the acclaimed rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a performance she later reprised in the 2001 film adaptation. Her portrayal earned widespread critical acclaim and nominations for several film awards, firmly establishing her reputation as a gifted stage and screen actress.

Miriam Shor went on to build an impressive career across television and film, appearing in productions including Bedazzled, Shortbus, Swingtown, Damages, Mildred Pierce, GCB, The Americans, Lost Girls, The Midnight Sky, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, American Fiction, and Maestro.

She achieved her greatest television success portraying Diana Trout in Younger, a role she played from 2015 to 2021 and which earned her a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Alongside her screen work, she has remained active in theatre, starring in productions such as The Wild Party and Sweat.

Awards and Nominations

• Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination – Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Younger.
• Satellite Award nomination – Best Supporting Actress for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
• Phoenix Film Critics Society Award nomination – Best Supporting Actress for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
• L.A. Outfest Award – Best Supporting Actress for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
• AUDELCO Award nomination for Sweat.

Social Media

• She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Miriam Shor, 55 years old, is married to actor Justin Hagan. The couple married on June 29, 2009, and have two daughters, Ruby Hagan, born in 2009, and Iris Hagan, born in 2013. There is no verified public information about any past relationships before her marriage.

She stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall. Outside of acting, Shor enjoys theatre, literature, travelling, and spending time with her family. She is also fluent in Italian, a language she learned while living in Italy during her childhood.

Net Worth

Miriam Shor has a net worth of approximately $5 million USD. Her income comes from acting in film, television, and theatre, as well as directing, writing, voice acting, and stage performances.

Her acclaimed work in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Younger, GCB, and numerous Broadway and television productions has been the primary source of her financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Entropy (1999)
• Bedazzled (2000)
• Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
• Shortbus (2006)
• The Cake Eaters (2007)
• Lost Girls (2020)
• The Midnight Sky (2020)
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
• Maestro (2023)
• American Fiction (2023)

Television

• Then Came You (2000)
• Inside Schwartz (2001–2002)
• Big Day (2006–2007)
• Swingtown (2008)
• Damages (2007–2010)
• Mildred Pierce (2011)
• GCB (2012)
• The Americans (2018)
• Younger (2015–2021)
• Mrs. America (2020)
• American Auto (2021–2023)
• Magic Hour (2025)

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