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Shea Whigham (Franklin Shea Whigham Jr.) was born on 5 January, 1969 in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., is an American actor (born 1969). Discover Shea Whigham's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

Popular As Franklin Shea Whigham Jr.
Occupation Actor
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 5 January, 1969
Birthday 5 January
Birthplace Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Shea Whigham Height, Weight & Measurements

At 55 years old, Shea Whigham height is 1.74 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.74 m
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Who Is Shea Whigham's Wife?

His wife is Christine Whigham (m. 1995)

Family
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Wife Christine Whigham (m. 1995)
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Children 4, including Giorgia Whigham

Shea Whigham Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shea Whigham worth at the age of 55 years old? Shea Whigham’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Shea Whigham's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1969

Shea Whigham (born January 5, 1969) is an American actor best known for portraying Elias "Eli" Thompson in the drama series Boardwalk Empire.

He also appeared in the first season of True Detective and the third season of Fargo and in numerous films, including Wristcutters: A Love Story, Take Shelter, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, The Wolf of Wall Street, Kong: Skull Island, First Man, Vice, Joker, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

He has appeared as Agent Michael Stasiak in Fast & Furious, Fast & Furious 6, and F9.

Whigham was born in Tallahassee, Florida, the son of attorney Frank and school librarian Beth.

The family moved to Lake Mary, Florida, when Whigham was five years old.

He attended Lake Mary High School.

Whigham attended Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, and then transferred to the State University of New York at Purchase, New York, where he was part of a small acting program with only 31 students and a graduating class of eight seniors.

After graduating, Whigham co-founded the theatre troupe the Rorschach Group with his college roommate Kirk Acevedo in New York City and served as an actor and artistic director with the troupe for three years.

1997

Whigham appeared in one 1997 episode of the television series Ghost Stories before he received a starring role in the 2000 film Tigerland.

2003

He went on to appear in the television films Submerged, R.U.S./H., and Paradise before acting in the 2003 film All the Real Girls.

2004

Between 2004 and 2006, he appeared in the Japanese film Out of This World, the drama television series Medical Investigation, and the films Water, Man of the House, Faith of My Fathers, Lords of Dogtown, Psychic Driving, and South of Heaven.

Whigham appeared in Pride and Glory and co-starred in the horror film Splinter, the thriller Creek, and the science fiction film Radio Free Albemuth.

He had a regular leading role on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire as Elias "Eli" Thompson, sheriff of Atlantic County, New Jersey, for the show's entire run.

2012

Between 2012 and 2017, he had several movie roles, such as The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, Term Life, and Kong: Skull Island.

2014

In 2014, he appeared in the HBO series True Detective as the disillusioned former minister Joel Theriot.

2015

He appeared in two episodes of FX's Justified in 2015.

2018

In 2018, he appeared in the films Sicario: Day of the Soldado, First Man, and Bad Times at the El Royale.

2019

In 2019, he appeared in the Warner Bros./DC Comics psychological thriller Joker as GCPD Detective Burke.

He also appeared in both seasons of HBO's Vice Principals as Ray Liptrapp; appeared in Fargo and the miniseries Waco; and he starred in the television series Homecoming alongside Julia Roberts for which he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

2020

In 2020, he was cast as Pete Strickland on HBO's reimagining of Perry Mason, a role for which he received attention for his moustache.

He has appeared in several projects alongside actors Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks, both of whom starred on Boardwalk Empire and Waco.

Shannon and Whigham also appeared together in The Quarry, Take Shelter, Tigerland, and Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

Whigham has four children, including actress Giorgia Whigham, with his wife Christine Whigham.