Harry Shum Jr. has carved out one of Hollywood’s most distinctive
multihyphenate careers, evolving from breakout performer to producer,
author and creative entrepreneur. Equally at home anchoring a
primetime network drama, appearing in an Academy Award®-winning
independent film, headlining global television releases and developing
original projects across publishing and audio, Shum has built a career
defined by versatility and an instinct for culturally resonant
storytelling.

Shum currently stars as Dr. Benson Blue Kwan on ABC’s long-running,
Emmy® Award-winning drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” Introduced as one
of the new surgical interns in Season 20, he quickly became the
breakout character, earning praise for his wit and vulnerability. Now
in production on Season 23, Shum continues his run on one of
television’s most-enduring and beloved franchises.

Most recently, he appeared as Andy in Netflix’s hit film
“Voicemails for Isabelle,” opposite Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch.
Written and directed by Leah McKendrick, the film explores themes of
grief and healing. Released globally in June 2026, the film became a
breakout streaming success, climbing to the No.1 spot on Netflix’s
English global chart following strong audience word of mouth and
critical praise.

Before establishing himself as a respected actor, Shum earned
international recognition as one of the entertainment industry’s
most accomplished dancers. A sought-after performer and choreographer,
he toured and performed with some of the world’s biggest recording
artists, while appearing in numerous high-profile live performances,
music videos and commercials. His dynamic style led to his breakout
role in “Step Up 2: The Streets” before introducing him to a
global audience as Mike Chang on Fox’s “Glee,” where his
athleticism and versatility helped redefine the role of dance in
network television. He later expanded his creative influence by
starring in, producing and co-choreographing Jon M. Chu’s
groundbreaking digital series “The LXD: The Legion of Extraordinary
Dancers.” This innovative project blended cinematic storytelling
with elite dance performance. The series premiered on Hulu in July
2010.

Committed to meaningful community engagement, Shum supports
organizations dedicated to equity in education and children’s
literacy, including The Conscious Kid and its Anti-Racist Children’s
Book Education Fund, helping to promote inclusive storytelling and
healthy racial identity development for young readers. In 2024, Shum
expanded into children’s publishing with the release of “Martee
Dares to Dance” (Gloo Books), co-authored with his wife, actress
Shelby Rabara. Inspired by their shared passion for movement and
creativity, the picture book follows a young boy who rediscovers the
confidence to express himself through dance after forming an
unexpected friendship with a Martian. The book celebrates
individuality, courage and creative expression while reflecting the
couple’s commitment to inspiring young readers.

His additional work includes Warner Bros. landmark global hit “Crazy
Rich Asians” and the award-winning film “Everything Everywhere All
at Once,” which premiered at SXSW. It became one of the most
celebrated independent releases in recent history, earning seven
Academy Awards, including Best Picture, along with top honors from the
Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice Awards, Independent Spirit Awards
and numerous international critics’ organizations. Shum also
appeared in the Netflix global hit “Love Hard,” the psychological
thriller “Broadcast Signal Intrusion,” in Universal Pictures’
romantic drama “All My Life” and Freeform’s hit fantasy series
“Shadowhunters,” where his portrayal of Magnus Bane earned him the
2018 People’s Choice Award for Male TV Star.

Expanding into audio storytelling, Shum starred in and executive
produced Realm’s scripted thriller podcast “Echo Park.” The
series was recognized as one of Apple’s Top Podcasts of 2022 and
received an iHeartPodcast Award nomination for Best Fiction Podcast,
demonstrating his continued commitment to innovative, cross-platform
storytelling.

Born in San José, Costa Rica, and raised in both Northern and
Southern California, Shum began dancing in high school before
discovering acting, eventually forging a career that bridges
commercial success with critically acclaimed performances. Whether
leading a network drama, appearing in award-winning films, producing
original content, or creating stories for children, Shum continues to
evolve as a multifaceted artist whose work reflects both creative
ambition and cultural impact.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN: San José, Costa Rica
BIRTHDATE: April 28
