Early Life and Education
Wentworth Earl Miller III was born on June 2, 1972, in Chipping Norton, England, to American parents. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and later in New Jersey, attending Midwood High School. Miller studied at Princeton University, where he graduated with a degree in English in 1995, writing a senior thesis on the works of Vladimir Nabokov.
After Princeton, Miller pursued acting while also working as a research assistant and a legal clerk. He attended the Yale School of Drama for graduate studies, though he left before completing the program to focus on professional auditions and roles. His early career included small parts in theater and television before his breakthrough in the early 2000s.
Acting Career and Major Roles
Miller gained widespread recognition for his role as Michael Scofield in the Fox series Prison Break, which premiered in 2005 and ran for multiple seasons. He later reprised the character in a revival series. His other notable credits include roles in The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and the film Resident Evil: Retribution.
Beyond acting, Miller has worked as a writer and producer. He created and wrote for the series The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow, and he has been involved in projects for networks and studios including The CW and Warner Bros. Television. He has also appeared in guest roles and limited series for streaming platforms.
Net Worth and Financial Overview
Wentworth Miller's net worth is estimated to be in the range of several million dollars, derived from his acting contracts, writing credits, and production work. His salary per episode for Prison Break was reported to be in the mid to high five figures during the show's original run, with increases for later seasons and the revival.
Miller has also earned income from endorsements and appearances, though he is not known for major brand partnerships comparable to figures like Elon Musk or Tesla executives. His financial profile reflects a career built primarily on entertainment industry roles rather than investments or public company holdings. For broader context on celebrity net worth reporting, see Forbes.