Miriam Shor: Biography in Details
Who Is Miriam Shor?
Miriam Shor is an American actress. She is popularly known for playing the major role in the cult classic film Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Miriam Shor: Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Miriam Shor was born on July 25, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minnesota U.S. As of 2023, she is 52 years old. She is American by nationality and her ethnicity is Caucasian. Similarly, her zodiac sign is Leo.
Talking about her parents, she was born to her father Francis Shor but there is no info about her mother. When she was seven years old, her parents got divorced.
She used to live with her mother in Turin, Italy, and sometimes with her father in suburban Detroit. She has an older sister named Molly Shor.
Talking about her educational background, she went to Ferndale High School in Michigan and graduated in 1989. Later she joined the University of Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama in 1993.
Miriam Shor-Professional Life, Careers
Talking about her career, Miriam Shor began her acting career in 1998 by appearing onstage as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Later, she made her appearance in the short-lived ABC sitcom Then Came You in 2020.
Moreover, she played the supporting roles in the Harold Ramis comedy remake Bedazzled (2000) and the 2001 cinematization of Hedwig and the Angry Inch as Yitzhak. She also played the NBC short-lived comedy series, Inside Schwartz, opposite Breckin Meyer and Maggie Lawson from 2001-2002.
She also made a cameo appearance in Shortbus as Cheryl in 2006. In the same year, she featured in the ABC television comedy series Big Day opposite Marla Sokoloff and Wendie Malick. However, the series was called off after one season.
Likewise, Miriam Shor played a supporting role in the drama The Cake Eaters. Miriam appeared as Janet Thompson in the 1970s-set primetime CBS drama series Swingtown but later show was canceled due to mixed reception and low ratings.
Similarly, she also appeared in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Bored to Death, and Royal Pains, and had a recurring role on FX legal drama Damages as ‘Carrie Parsons.
Adding more, she portrayed the role of Cynthia O’Neal in the biographical drama film Maestro directed by Bradley Cooper in 2023. In the same year, she made her appearance as as Recorder Vim in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and in the drama film American Fiction.
Her other movie credits are:
- Flights Up as Cool lady
- Puerto Ricans in Paris as Sargent Nora
- Before/During/After as Irene
- Lost Girls as Lorraine
Awards and Nomination
| 2001 | Satellite Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Nominated |
| 2001 | L.A. Outfest Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Won |
| 2001 | Phoenix Film Critic’s Society Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Nominated |
| 2017 | AUDELCO Award | Outstanding Ensemble Performance[22] | Sweat | Nominated |
| 2019 | Critic’s Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Younger | Nominated |
| 2019 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Americans | Nominated |
Miriam Shor-Net Worth, Salary
Talking about her earnings, she has earned a good amount of money as an actress. As of 2023, her estimated net worth is around $1.5 million.
Rumors, Controversy
Miriam Shor has not been involved in controversy till now. She keeps her personal life private and has kept herself away from scandals and rumors.
Body Features Height, Weight
Miriam Shor has a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 55kg. She has brown hair with green color eyes. Similarly, her other body measurements are 34-24-35 inches.
Social Media
Miriam Shor is not active on social media. She is not available on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Miriam Shor’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | June | Tuesday |
| 2025 | June | Wednesday |
| 2026 | June | Thursday |
| 2027 | June | Friday |
| 2028 | June | Sunday |