Michelle Hurd was born on 21 December 1966 in New York, to actor Hugh and Merlyn, and is an American actress best known for her appearances in television series such as ‘’Law and Order’’ and several other superhero series.
So just how rich is Michelle Hurd? Authoritative sources estimate that Hurd’s wealth is as high as $3 million, her net worth accumulated from her appearances in movies, TV shows and her Broadway and theatre career.
Michelle Hurd Net Worth $3 million
Michelle attended St Ann’s High School, and then enrolled into Boston University in 1988, and after graduating went on to study at The Royal National Theatre in London. Hurdy started off her career with several Broadway plays, such as ‘’Getting Away with Murder’’, ‘’Othello’’ and ‘’Hamlet’’. Other notable appearances included ‘’The Hunchback of Notre-dame’’, a play based on a novel by Victor Hugo, and acting at Manhattan Theater Source, before making her debut in the movie industry appearing in ‘’Rude Awakening’’.
In late 90s, Michelle appeared as a guest star in several television shows, but was nonetheless active in the movie industry as well, appearing in ‘’Random Hearts’’ among other movies. Her most notable work was perhaps the portrayal of Monique Jeffries in the ‘’Law and Order’’ TV series, catching the attention of media and fans of the TV show, after which she reappeared in its spinoff, ‘’Law and Order: Special Victims Unit’’ in a total 25 episodes of seasons one and two. After the portrayal of a corrupt FBI agent, Hurd had a lot on her plate, and went on to appear in numerous TV shows; her most notable appearances as of the early- and mid-2000s included in ‘’Charmed’’, ‘’The O.C.’’ and ‘’Gossip Girl’’, which are thought to have been the highlight of the previously mentioned era, consistently adding to her net worth.
In the following years Michelle returned to the theatre, and played various notable characters. remaining primarily dedicated to her theatre career, including receiving a Robbie Award for her work in the play ‘’The Violet Hour’’. In 2010 she landed a starring role in ‘’The Glades’’, a crime drama television series – her role of Colleen Manus, regional director for the FDLE was critically acclaimed. The show eventually ended in August of 2013, and Hurd went on to appear in several Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series, including ”Jessica Jones’’ and ‘’Daredevil’’, portraying District Attorney Samantha Reyes in both of the shows. Playing a strong and independent character, Hurd gained recognition among the Marvel fans, as well as among the critics.
In conclusion, Hurd has appeared in 11 movies and as many as 50 television series, during a career which now spans almost 30 years. Amongst her many roles, she is most recognized as an actress who often portrays bold and dynamic characters.
When it comes to her personal life, Hurd was born in a family of performers. Her father, Hugh is a philanthropist as well. Being a psychologist, her mother is the only one who isn’t involved with entertainment business. Michelle’s sister, Adrienne is an actress and dancer. Besides Adrienne, Michelle Hurd has another sister, Denise and a half-sister from her father’s previous marriage. Hurd is married to American actor Garret Dillahunt.
