Harry Shum Jr. (born April 28, 1982) is a talented Costa Rican-American actor, dancer, singer, and choreographer, celebrated for his dynamic performances on both television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Mike Chang on the acclaimed Fox series Glee, which aired from 2009 to 2015. His exceptional work on the show earned him four nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards and a memorable win. Additionally, Shum captured the hearts of fans as Magnus Bane in the Freeform series Shadowhunters, which ran from 2016 to 2019, earning him The Male TV Star of 2018 at the E! People's Choice Awards.
Shum's filmography includes notable performances in Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) and Step Up 3D (2010), showcasing his impressive dance skills, as well as more dramatic roles in White Frog (2012) and Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014). He also appeared in the internationally successful Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) and the groundbreaking romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians (2018). His versatility extends to the small screen, with appearances in the Hulu web series The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (2010–2011) and the YouTube Originals series Single by 30 (2016). In 2020, he took on the lead role in Universal's romantic drama All My Life.
