Kevin McHale
Biography
Kevin Michael McHale is an American actor, singer, and dancer who was born on June 14, 1988, in Plano, Texas. He is best known for his television role as Artie Abrams in the Fox comedy-drama series Glee and formerly performed as one of the two lead vocalists of the boy band NLT. In addition to his work on Glee, his career includes hosting the British panel show Virtually Famous on E4 from 2014 to 2016. Beginning in 2019, he and Glee co-star Jenna Ushkowitz launched a podcast titled Showmance, where they interview cast and crew members, discuss other dynamic duos, and recap episodes of Glee.
Career overview
Kevin Michael McHale was born on June 14, 1988, in Plano, Texas. He is an American actor, singer, and dancer who was formerly one of the two lead vocalists of the boy band NLT.
McHale is best known for his role as Artie Abrams in the Fox comedy-drama series Glee. In addition to his role on Glee, he has worked on other television series, including True Blood and The Office, and has experience as a film extra.
From 2014 to 2016, McHale hosted the British panel show Virtually Famous on E4. Beginning in 2019, he and his Glee co-star Jenna Ushkowitz started a podcast called Showmance, where they recap Glee episodes and interview members of the Glee cast and crew, as well as other dynamic duos.
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30 titles- The Hunting Party (2025) as Dylan Miles
- American Horror Stories (2021) as Barry
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race (2020) as Chic-Li-Fay - Contestant
- Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (2020) as Dwight
- Stay Inside: The Mini Musical (2020)
- The X Factor Celebrity (2019) as Self - Contestant
- Elite (2018) as Bill McKinley
- LadyGang (2018) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017)
- We Bare Bears (2015) as Barry (voice)
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Boychoir (2015) as Wooly
- The Numberlys (2015) as Task Master (voice)
- Celebrity Name Game (2014) as Self
- Virtually Famous (2014) as Self - Host
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2013) as Self
- Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) as Self
- The Glee Project (2011) as Self
- Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) as Artie Abrams
- Glee (2009) as Artie Abrams
- The Cleveland Show (2009)
- True Blood (2008) as Neil Jones
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Zoey 101: Goodbye Zoey? (2008) as Dooley Thibodeaux
- Bratz (2007) as NLT band vocalist
- The Office (2005) as Delivery Kid
- Zoey 101 (2005) as Dooley Thibodeaux
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Host
- GMTV (1993) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kevin McHale best known for?
Kevin McHale is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hunting Party (2025), Music in the Attic (1950), Stars in the House (2020), Elite (2018).
When and where was Kevin McHale born?
Kevin McHale was born on June 14, 1988 in Plano, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Kevin McHale have?
Kevin McHale has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Kevin McHale's background in cinema and television?
Kevin Michael McHale is an American actor, singer, and dancer who was born on June 14, 1988, in Plano, Texas. He is best known for his television role as Artie Abrams in the Fox comedy-drama series Glee and formerly performed as one of the two lead vocalists of the boy band NLT. In addition to his work on Glee, his car...