Cameron Monaghan
Model · American
Known for Cameron Riley Monaghan is an American actor and model who gained international recognition through major television, film, and video game roles. Born in Santa Monica, California, on August 16, 1993, he began his career as a child print model before building an extensive screen portfolio.
About Cameron Monaghan
Cameron Riley Monaghan is an American actor and model who gained international recognition through major television, film, and video game roles. Born in Santa Monica, California, on August 16, 1993, he began his career as a child print model before building an extensive screen portfolio. Monaghan is best known for portraying Ian Gallagher on the comedy-drama series Shameless and twin brothers Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska on Gotham. He also achieved global acclaim as Jedi Knight Cal Kestis in EA's Star Wars Jedi video game franchise.
Early Life and Career
Monaghan was raised in Boca Raton, Florida, where his mother enrolled him with modeling agencies at age three. By age five, he appeared on his first catalog cover, followed by regional commercials and community theater. He made his screen debut in the 2002 film The Wishing Stone and gained national visibility playing Winthrop Paroo in the 2003 television adaptation of The Music Man. Monaghan subsequently landed a recurring role as Chad on Malcolm in the Middle, winning a Young Artist Award, while making guest appearances on shows like NCIS and Monk.
Television and Film Roles
In 2011, Monaghan landed his star-making role as Ian Gallagher on Showtime's Shameless, portraying the character for eleven seasons and receiving a Critics' Choice Award nomination. In 2015, he joined FOX's Gotham as the chaotic Valeska twins, a performance that earned him a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain. His feature film credits include key roles in Prom, The Giver, Vampire Academy, Paradise Highway, and Shattered, highlighting his ability to span diverse dramatic and action genres.
Voice Work and Social Media
Monaghan expanded into voice acting and motion capture in 2019, starring as Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its 2023 sequel Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which earned him a BAFTA Games Award nomination. Beyond acting, Monaghan maintains a popular presence on Instagram under the handle @cameronmonaghan, sharing creative projects, photography, and travel updates with 2.7 million followers.
Personal Life
Based in Los Angeles, California, Monaghan enjoys music, martial arts, and cinema. An accomplished guitar and drum player, he balances his active lifestyle with ongoing creative projects across television and film.
Earnings & net worth — estimate
No single confirmed net-worth figure is published for Cameron Monaghan, and reputable estimates vary widely — so we don’t put a number on it here.
We only show a figure once several independent public sources broadly agree on a range.
Frequently asked about Cameron Monaghan
What is Cameron Monaghan known for?
Cameron Riley Monaghan is an American actor and model who gained international recognition through major television, film, and video game roles. Born in Santa Monica, California, on August 16, 1993, he began his career as a child print model before building an extensive screen portfolio.
How old is Cameron Monaghan and what is their zodiac sign?
Cameron Monaghan is 33 years old (born 16 Aug 1993) and is a Leo.
Where is Cameron Monaghan from?
Cameron Monaghan is from Santa Monica, United States (born 16 August 1993), and is now based in Los Angeles, California, United States.
How tall is Cameron Monaghan?
Cameron Monaghan is 178 cm tall.
What is Cameron Monaghan’s net worth?
See the estimated net worth and earnings section above. Figures are estimates compiled from public sources and are not officially confirmed.
