★ HOW OLD IS HARRY SHUM?
Harry Shum is 44 years old, born April 28, 1982 in CR · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Harry Shum Jr. pivoted from dance floors to prestige ensemble casts, earning six Screen Actors Guild Award nominations across Glee, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Born April 28, 1982, in Costa Rica, he became a household name playing Mike Chang on Fox's Glee (2009–2015) and later Magnus Bane on Shadowhunters (2016–2019). He currently stars as Dr. Benson Kwan on Grey's Anatomy. A Taurus performer, Shum balances dramatic depth with physicality.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Harry Shum Jr. is an actor and dancer born April 28, 1982, in Costa Rica. His breakthrough came as Mike Chang on Fox's Glee (2009–2015), where he anchored the ensemble across six seasons. He transitioned to the supernatural with Magnus Bane on Freeform's Shadowhunters (2016–2019), winning E! People's Choice Awards' Male TV Star of 2018 for that role. Since 2022, he has played Dr. Benson Kwan on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, solidifying his presence in prestige television. Shum's film career spans Step Up 2: The Streets (2008), Step Up 3D (2010), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016), and the 2018 ensemble hit Crazy Rich Asians, for which he earned a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. In 2022, he appeared in A24's critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once and earned another SAG nomination for the ensemble. He also won for that film's ensemble, adding to his award legacy. As a Taurus born in late April, Shum channels the sign's grounded determination into roles that demand both technical precision and emotional nuance. His life-path number 7 reflects a reflective, analytical approach to character work. Actors like Shum perform across multiple media—film, television, and digital platforms—bringing depth and physicality to ensemble and lead roles.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Shum's early career included dance-focused roles in the Step Up franchise (2008–2010), establishing him as a performer with both movement and dramatic range. He appeared in the Hulu web series The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (2010–2011), blending his background as a dancer with emerging digital platforms before his breakout on Glee.
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Trivia
- Shum earned six Screen Actors Guild Award nominations across Glee, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All at Once—winning for the latter two.
- He won E! People's Choice Awards' Male TV Star of 2018 for his role as Magnus Bane on Shadowhunters.
- Shum is set to star in a Crazy Rich Asians spinoff centered around his and Gemma Chan's characters.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Harry Shum release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Harry Shum?
- Harry Shum is 44 years old (born April 28, 1982).
- When is Harry Shum's birthday?
- Harry Shum was born on April 28, 1982.
- What is Harry Shum's zodiac sign?
- Harry Shum is a Taurus, born April 28, 1982.
- What is Harry Shum's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Harry Shum was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Harry Shum from?
- Harry Shum is from CR.
- What does Harry Shum do?
- Harry Shum is a actor.
- Is Harry Shum still alive?
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