Megan Hilty

Date of Birth: March 29, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Megan Hilty is an American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway and television. Born in Bellevue, Washington, Hilty developed a passion for performing at a young age, enrolling in voice lessons at the age of 12. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama in 2004, she quickly made her mark on Broadway by taking over the role of Glinda in the musical “Wicked” from 2005 to 2006. Hilty’s career continued to flourish with her starring role in the NBC musical drama series “Smash,” where she played Ivy Lynn, a talented but struggling actress. Her powerful performances and vocal prowess earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Megan has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films, including “Sean Saves the World” and “Patsy & Loretta.” Outside her professional work, Hilty is known for her philanthropic efforts and commitment to various charitable causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Megan Hilty

1. Megan Hilty made her Broadway debut as the standby for Glinda in “Wicked” before officially taking over the role.

2. She earned a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album for her role in the musical “9 to 5.”

3. Hilty lent her voice to the character of Rosetta in the “Tinker Bell” film series.

4. She has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.

5. Megan Hilty released her debut solo album, “It Happens All the Time,” in 2013.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Megan Hilty

1. “I think that people who have a real talent, a real passion, a real love for something, they just find a way to do it.”

2. “I like to think of myself as a character actress, but the industry keeps throwing leading lady roles at me.”

3. “Broadway is a tough, tough arena, and if you have the opportunity to work in it, you have to be grateful.”

4. “I’ve always been very vocal about the fact that I love performing live. There’s nothing like it.”

5. “I’m very proud of my career; I’ve gotten to do a lot of things that I never thought I would do.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$2 million

Children

Megan Hilty has two children with her husband, Brian Gallagher. Their daughter, Viola Philomena Gallagher, was born on September 18, 2014, and their son, Ronan Laine Gallagher, was born on March 13, 2017.