Gardiner Brothers Biography: Net Worth, Tour, Age, Parents, Height, Girlfriend, Twins, Wikipedia

Biography

The Gardiner Brothers, Michael (born 1995) and Matthew (born 1999), are Irish-American professional Irish dancers, choreographers, and social media influencers renowned for modernizing the art form.

Born in Denver, Colorado, to parents from Dublin and Sligo, Ireland, the brothers began training at the Wick School of Irish Dance alongside their sister, Anna, and later relocated to County Galway to join the Hession School.

They achieved remarkable success as competitors, each securing multiple World Irish Dancing Championship titles-Michael in 2014 and the brothers making history in 2015 as the first siblings in over 40 years to win in the same year, with Matthew adding two more victories through 2018, for a combined five world titles.

Since joining the Riverdance cast in 2015 (Michael) and 2017 (Matthew), they have toured globally, captivating audiences with high-energy performances.

Their 2012 viral video to Michael Jackson‘s “Smooth Criminal” sparked a digital revolution in Irish dance, amassing over a billion views across platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

Recent highlights include runner-up for TikTok Video of the Year (UK & Ireland 2025) for their fusion to Doechii‘s “Anxiety” and the launch of their original show, Unleashed, blending Irish dance with contemporary music. As speakers and brand collaborators, the Gardiners continue to inspire innovation while honoring tradition.

Irish-American professional Irish dancers, choreographers, and social media influencers
Gardiner Brothers
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Michael Gardiner, Matthew Gardiner
Stage Name:	Gardiner Brothers
Born:	25 June 1996 (age Invalid date format years old)
Place of Birth:	Denver, Colorado, United States
Nationality:	Irish, American
Education:	Wick School of Irish Dance, Hession School of Irish Dance, University of Limerick, National University of Ireland Galway
Parents:	Eoin Gardiner, Marianne Gardiner
Siblings:	Anna Gardiner
Occupation:	Dancers • Choreographers • Influencers
Net Worth:	$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

The Gardiner Brothers, Michael Gardiner (born August 1995) and Matthew Gardiner (born January 1999), were both born in Denver, Colorado, to Irish parents who sought to immerse their children in Irish culture while living in America.

As Irish-Americans, they grew up with a strong connection to their heritage, and they are Christian.

Their father, Eoin Gardiner, hails from Dublin, while their mother, Marianne Gardiner, is from Sligo; Marianne also performed in an Irish folk band called “The Chancers,” where the siblings occasionally joined her for gigs during their Denver years.

They have an older sister named Anna Gardiner, who first introduced the family to Irish dancing by enrolling at age 5 at the Wick School of Irish Dance in Denver-the brothers soon followed, with Michael starting around age 4 and both developing a passion after seeing a Riverdance performance.

In April 2006, the family relocated to Galway, Ireland, where Michael and Matthew joined the Hession School of Irish Dance to further hone their skills under instructors such as Celine Hession.

They began competing regionally in the U.S. as early as 2003, winning titles at the Western Region Oireachtas in 2004 and 2005, and performing as a duo starting in 2008 at events like weddings and parties.

Beyond dance training, both pursued higher education in Ireland: Michael graduated with a degree in architecture from the University of Limerick in 2019, while Matthew earned first-class honors in civil engineering from the National University of Ireland Galway in 2021.

Career

Michael and Matthew Gardiner launched their professional journeys as two of the most accomplished competitive Irish dancers of their generation.

Beginning their training at the Wick School in Denver and later refining their craft under the Hession School in Galway, the brothers amassed an extraordinary five World Irish Dancing Championship titles.

Michael captured the Under-19 Men’s title in London in 2014, while Matthew secured the Under-16 Men’s title in Montreal in 2015, the Under-18 Men’s in Dublin in 2017, and the Senior Men’s crown in Glasgow in 2018.

Their historic double win in 2015 marked the first time in more than four decades that two brothers claimed world titles in the same year. Alongside these achievements, they earned numerous All-Ireland, North American, and Great Britain championships before officially retiring from competitive dance following Matthew’s senior triumph.

At just nineteen, Michael became one of the youngest dancers ever appointed as a lead in Riverdance in 2015, with Matthew joining the company two years later. Since then, the brothers have performed in over twenty-five countries, gracing stages at major cultural landmarks including Radio City Music Hall, the London Palladium, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. They continue to tour with Riverdance while simultaneously pursuing independent creative projects.

Their influence, however, reached unparalleled heights through social media. A spontaneous 2012 video of the brothers performing to Michael Jackson‘s “Smooth Criminal” in their Denver kitchen became one of the earliest viral Irish dance clips and laid the foundation for their digital success.

Over the following decade, their innovative fusions of Irish dance with contemporary, pop, and hip-hop music generated more than two billion views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Among their most celebrated moments are their 2017 Irish-dance remix of Ed Sheeran‘s “Shape of You,” their 2019 take on “Old Town Road,” and their 2024 performance to Doechii‘s “What It Is / Anxiety,” which placed second for the 2025 UK & Ireland TikTok Video of the Year.

Capitalizing on their immense online momentum, the brothers developed and toured their first full-length original production, Unleashed, between 2023 and 2024. The show blended traditional Irish choreography with live percussion and modern music, selling out venues across Ireland and the UK.

Their growing profile has led to collaborations with Guinness, Tourism Ireland, Disney, and Adidas; choreography and onstage performances with Ed Sheeran during his Dublin stadium shows; and appearances on programs such as The Kelly Clarkson Show. They are also frequent speakers on creativity, culture, and innovation at global events, including Web Summit and TEDx.

The Gardiner Brothers had firmly established themselves as leading figures in a new era of Irish dance-artists who not only honor the tradition’s roots but expand its reach, introducing millions worldwide to the art form through both stage and screen.

Social Media

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Personal Life

Michael Gardiner, the older of the two brothers, is 30 years old, having been born in August 1995 in Denver, Colorado, while his younger brother Matthew Gardiner is 26, born in January 1999 in the same city.

None of the brothers is married or has ever been married, nor do they have any known children.

Michael stands at approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, making him the taller of the pair, while Matthew is around 5 feet 9 inches, attributes that complement their athletic builds honed through years of competitive and professional dancing.

Net Worth

The Gardiner Brothers–Michael and Matthew-have an estimated combined net worth of around $5 million, according to celebrity finance profiles.

This figure reflects their diverse revenue streams, including salaries from touring with Riverdance (where lead dancers can earn $50,000-$100,000 annually), YouTube ad revenue and sponsorships (generating $80,000-$2 million monthly from 1.4 million subscribers and billions of views), TikTok and Instagram deals with brands like Guinness and Adidas, and ticket sales from their original show Unleashed.

While estimates vary-ranging from $2.5 million to $5 million across sources-their viral content and global performances continue to drive growth, positioning them as savvy entrepreneurs in the evolving world of Irish dance.