Wentworth Miller is a British-American actor and screenwriter. Miller is best known for his role as Michael Scofield in the popular Fox series Prison Break. Besides Prison Break, he has appeared in numerous tv series. He has also appeared in several films. Miller made his screenwriting debut with the 2013 thriller film, Stoker.
He has over 1.7 million followers on Instagram @wentworthmiller and over 23.9k followers on his Twitter handle @wentworthmiller.
What is Wentworth Miller Famous For?
- His role as Michael Scofield in the Fox series, Prison Break.
- His role as Leonard Snart/Captain Cold in The CW series, The Flash and its spin-off series, Legends of Tomorrow.
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Where is Wentworth Miller Born?
Wentworth Miller was born on 2 June 1972. His birth name is Wentworth Earl Miller III. His birth place is in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire in England. He holds an American nationality. He also holds British citizenship. He was born to American parents, Wentworth E. Miller II, a father, and Joy Marie, a mother. Miller is of mixed-ethnicity. His father is an African-American who has Jamaican, German, and English ancestry. His mother is white who has Russian, Swedish, French, Dutch, Syrian, and Lebanese ancestry. His Horoscope is Gemini. He is an atheist by religion. He has two siblings, two sisters, Leigh and Gillian. He was only a year old when his family moved to Park Slope, Brooklyn in the United States.
Regarding his educational background, he attended Midwood High School in Brooklyn and then Quaker Valley High School in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. Following high school graduation, he attended Princeton University. He graduated from Princeton with a bachelor's degree in English literature in 1995.
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Wentworth Miller Career Timeline
- Miller's career in the entertainment industry started in 1995 after he relocated himself to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
- He made his acting debut in a guest role in an episode of the television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 1998.
- He later guest-appeared in tv series, Time of Your Life, Popular, and ER.
- He appeared in a lead role as David Scott in Dinotopia in 2002. It was his first tv series as a starring role.
- In 2005, he landed the lead role of Michael Scofield in an American tv series, Prison Break.
- The role of Michael Scofield in Prison Break became a breakthrough role in his career.
- The four seasons of Prison Break concluded in 2009.
- He also appeared in Prison Break tv film, Prison Break: The Final Break in 2009.
- The fifth season of Prison Break was later released in April 2017.
- He has later appeared in several tv series including House, Madam Senator. Ghost Whisperer, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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- He appeared in a recurring role as Leonard Snart/Captain Cold/Citizen Cold in 14 episodes of the American superhero television series, The Flash from 2014 to 2019.
- He was also cast in the lead role as Leonard Snart/Captain Cold/Citizen Cold in The Flash and Arrow spin-off series, Legends of Tomorrow. He appeared in the series from 2016 to 2018.
- He had a guest voice role in an episode of superhero tv series, Batwoman in 2019.
- He made his film debut in the 2000 direct-to-video film, Romeo and Juliet, where he starred as Paris.
- He made his feature film debut with the 2003 drama film, The Human Stain. He played young Coleman Silk in the film.
- He later appeared in Underworld, Resident Evil: Afterlife and The Loft.
- He has also appeared in the short films, Room 302 (2001), The Confession (2005), and 2 Hours 2 Vegas (2015).
- He had voice roles in the 2005 Stealth.
- He made his screenwriting debut in the 2013 British-American psychological thriller drama film, Stoker. He also co-produced the film.
- Later, he wrote the script of the 2016 American psychological horror film, The Disappointments.
- He is reportedly in negotiations to write the screenplay adaptation of the novel The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey among others are set to produce the film.
Wentworth Miller Awards
Wentworth Miller was nominated for several awards including Golden Globe Awards, Saturn Awards, and Teen Choice Awards for his role as Michael Scofield in the popular tv series, Prison Break.
He won Saturn Award for Best Guest Starring Role on Television for his role in The Flash in 2015.
He finished in the 2nd place in 2007 Bravo Otto Award for Best Male TV Star for his role in Prison Break.
Previously, he was nominated for two categories of Black Reel Awards for his work in The Human Stain in 2004.
He was also nominated for Fright Meter Award, International Online Cinema Award, and Fangoria Chainsaw Award for his performance in Stoker.
Who is Wentworth Miller Married to?
Wentworth has never been married. No official news about his affair has surfaced at this time. He never shares about his personal life on his social media handles. However, he was linked with various celebrities including Kristoffer Cusick, Mariana Klaveno, Luke Macfarlane, Amie Bice, and Mark Liddell in the past. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Miller's sexual orientation is gay. He came out as gay in August 2013. He announced his sexual orientation when he posted a letter on GLADD's website declining an invitation to attend the Saint Petersburg International Film Festival. He posted the letter to protest the Russian government policies on the LGBT community. He initially denied that he was gay in 2007.
He revealed at the 2013 Human Rights Campaign Dinner in Seattle, Washington that he tried to commit suicide before coming out as gay when he was a teenager. He also stated that his involvement in the ManKind Project helped him to learn about brotherhood, sisterhood, and being part of a community.
The Prison Break star also struggled with depression since childhood. He revealed in a 2016 Facebook post that he struggled with depression since childhood and his weight gain in 2010 were due to him finding comfort in food as he was suicidal.
Active Minds announced Wentworth Miller as their Ambassador in October 2016.
How Tall is Wentworth Miller?
Wentworth Miller stands at a height of 1.85 m i.e. 6 feet and 1 inch tall. He has a body weight of 185 lbs i.e 77 kg. He has an average body build. He has a chest size of 40 inches, biceps size of 14.5 inches, and a waist size f 33 inches. He has bluish-green eyes and black hair.
How Much is Wentworth Miller?
Wentworth Miller earns from his career in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in numerous films and tv series. The Prison Break star has also appeared in music videos and tv commercials. He has also appeared in various commercials for French Cafe, Bebe, Braun CoolTec, Chevrolet Cruze, and others. He has earned his fortune working in the entertainment industry. his net worth is estimated at $4 million.
