Wentworth Miller

Date of Birth: June 2, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Wentworth Earl Miller III is an American actor and screenwriter best known for his role as Michael Scofield in the Fox television series “Prison Break,” which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Dramatic Series. Born in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, to American parents, Miller moved to the United States as a child and spent his formative years in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. He is a graduate of Princeton University, where he earned a degree in English literature and was involved in various theater productions. Miller began his acting career with guest roles on television series including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Popular.” His breakthrough role came in 2005 with “Prison Break,” which aired for five seasons and led to a revival series in 2017. Aside from acting, Miller has also ventured into screenwriting, penning the screenplay for the 2013 psychological thriller “Stoker.” Miller has been open about his struggles with mental health and his sexuality, coming out as gay in 2013. He has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness, using his platform to speak out on these important issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Wentworth Miller

1. Wentworth Miller holds dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom.

2. He is of mixed ethnicity, including African-American, Jamaican, German, Jewish, and English descent.

3. Before achieving fame, Miller worked as a temp in various offices, including at a production company where he made copies of scripts.

4. He was a member of the a cappella group, Princeton Tigertones, during his time at Princeton University.

5. Miller has received critical acclaim for his screenwriting work, particularly for the film “Stoker,” which starred Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska.