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Glenn Howerton Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Glenn Franklin Howerton III
Place Of Birth
, Japan
Age
47 years old
Birth Date
April 13 1976

Glenn Howerton Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Education & Qualifications
New World School of the Arts
Net Worth
$25,000,000
Current Partner
Jill Latiano
Children
Miles Robert Howerton, Isley Ray Howerton
Parents
Glenn Franklin Howerton Jr, Janice Howerton
Siblings
Courtney Howerton

About Glenn Howerton 

Glenn Franklin Howerton III, commonly known as Glenn Howerton, is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer.

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Juilliard School, Howerton is most recognized for his part in 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' as Dennis Reynolds. He also worked as an executive producer and writer for the show.

Howerton had a recurring voice role on 'The Cleveland Show' as Ernie Krinklesac, as well as recurring roles on the Fox comedy series, 'The Mindy Project', 'A.P. Bio', and the FX dark comedy TV series, 'Fargo'. Howerton has also performed voiceovers for characters on 'Family Guy', 'Tip Tank', and 'Unsupervised'. He has appeared on shows of Conan O'Brien, Kevin Pollak, Carson Daly, and Spike Feresten.

Glenn Howerton Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Glenn Howerton’s net worth?

Glenn Howerton has an approximate net worth of $25 million.

How much does Glenn Howerton earn per year?

The exact annual income of Glenn Howerton is not known, as it will vary depending on his roles.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Glenn Howerton?

Glenn Howerton stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (178 cm).

How old is Glenn Howerton?

Glenn Howerton was born on April 13, 1976, so he turned 46 years old in April 2022.

Childhood And Education

The famous actor, producer, and director, Glenn Franklin Howerton III, was born in Japan to parents, Glenn Franklin Howerton Jr. and Janice. He has a sister named Courtney Howerton. Glenn has a mixed ethnicity of English, Scottish, Irish, and German ancestries.

His father, Glenn Franklin Howerton Jr., served in the military as a fighter pilot. His paternal grandfather, Glenn Howerton Sr., was also a fighter pilot, who fought in World War II.

Howerton spent his childhood in several foreign countries due to his father's job, including South Korea, Japan, and England. He moved with his family to the English town of Felixstowe, Suffolk, at the age of three. The family later relocated to Virginia, after which they moved to South Korea and settled in Seoul. When Howerton was 10, his family relocated to Alabama.

Howerton attended Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama. After completing graduation, he went on to study for two years at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida.

Glenn Howerton was a member of the Drama Division's Group 29 of Juilliard School from 1996-2000. Howerton earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Glenn Howerton’s partner?

Glenn Howerton is married to actress, Jill Latiano. They got married on September 8, 2009. Two months after that, she guest-starred in the 'It's Still Sunny In Philadelphia' episode, 'The D.E.N.N.I.S. System'.

The couple has two children, Miles Robert Howerton, born in 2011, and Isley Ray Howerton, born in 2014.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Glenn Howerton made his television debut in the television movie, 'Monday Night Mayhem', in 2002. He also appeared in 'The Job' and 'That Was Then', as a guest star.

'That '80s Show', which aired in 2000, was Howerton's first lead role, as Corey Howard. The following year, he appeared as a guest star on 'ER', as Dr. Nick Cooper. In 2005, he appeared in 'Serenity' and 'Must Love Dogs'.

In 2005, Howerton co-starred in 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia', alongside Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Kaitlin Olson (with Danny DeVito joining the cast the following year). It went on to become America's longest-running live-action comedy television show, when it was renewed for a 15th season in May 2020. The series was renewed for season 18 in December 2020 and it has broadcast more than 160 episodes.

In 2006, Howerton had small roles in the movies, 'Crank', where he played the role of Doctor, and 'Two Weeks', where he portrayed the role of Matthew Bergman. He played Mike in the horror film, 'The Strangers', in 2008. He also played Spencer Scott in the short film, 'Happy Wednesday'. In 2009, Howerton lent his voice to 'Glenn Martin, DDS' and 'American Dad!'.

Howerton featured alongside Will Ferrell in the 2010 comedy, 'Everything Must Go'. He appeared in the documentary miniseries, 'Vietnam in HD', in 2011, as Donald De Vore. Glenn played the role of gun-running, Dominic, in the 2016 Netflix original, 'Officer Downe', which also starred Kim Coates.

From 2018-2021, he starred in the NBC sitcom, 'A.P. Bio', as Jack, alongside Patton Oswalt and Paula Pell. In 2020, Howerton appeared in all 14 episodes of Quibi's 'The Fugitive'. He starred in the superhero movie, 'Archenemy', and in the horror film, 'The Hunt'.

Howerton featured alongside Fred Armisen, Olivia Wilde, Lamorne Morris, Nick Kroll, and Helen Hunt in 'How It Ends' (2021), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Charity Work

In 2016, Glenn Howerton, along with his wife, Jill Latiano, appeared at the Hot In Hollywood Charity Event to raise funds for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

What awards has Glenn Howerton won?

Glenn Howerton and his 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' co-stars were nominated for an IGN Summer Movie Award for Best TV Ensemble in 2019. In 2018, the sitcom received nominations for Best TV Comedy Series and Best TV Episode.

The sitcom has earned four People's Choice Award' nominations, winning one in 2016 for Favorite Cable TV Comedy, and a Satellite Award in 2011 for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical. In 2016, the show received an Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Comedy Series.

Glenn Howerton’s Hobbies And Interests

His hobbies are skiing, basketball, golf, and snowboarding. Glenn Howerton has said that he eats a vegan diet roughly 95% of the time.

His favorite TV shows are 'Breaking Bad', 'Chopped', and 'Game of Thrones'. His favorite band is Pink Floyd.

Other Interesting Glenn Howerton Facts And Trivia

  • Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney first met one another while auditioning for 'Tuck Everlasting' and other projects in New York City and later again in Los Angeles. They were going up for similar parts and moved to Los Angeles around the same time and even had the same manager, Nick Frenkel. They became friends soon after and contemplated working together, which eventually became 'It's always Sunny in Philadelphia'.
  • Howerton has written more than 25 episodes of 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia'.
  • He did some odd jobs before his big break on TV, including working at Chic Fil A (Alabama), selling meat door to door, and working in an aluminum factory.
  • When he was about to graduate, he had to decide between becoming an aeronautical engineer and an actor; he chose the latter.
  • Howerton started acting in plays.
  • He has been a bellman at the Hudson Hotel in New York City.

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