What is Michaela Conlin's Net Worth and Salary?
Michaela Conlin is an accomplished American actress with a net worth of $4 million. She is widely recognized for her role as forensic artist Angela Montenegro on the popular television series "Bones." Following the conclusion of "Bones" in 2017, Conlin played recurring roles in both "Yellowstone" and the science-fiction series "For All Mankind." Her talents have also graced the big screen in notable films such as "The Lincoln Lawyer," "The Disappointments Room," and "Bad Trip."
Early Life and Education
Michaela Conlin was born on June 9, 1978, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to a Chinese accountant mother and an Irish contractor father. Her passion for the performing arts surfaced early; she performed in her first stage play at just seven years old. She continued to engage in various community and regional productions in Pennsylvania. As a student at Parkland High School, she starred in major productions like "The Crucible" and "Bye Bye Birdie." After graduating in 1996, Conlin pursued higher education at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, majoring in theater. During her time at NYU, she performed at prestigious venues such as the Atlantic Theater Company, Stonestreet Studios Conservatory, and Playwrights Horizons Theater School.
Start of Television Career
Conlin made her television debut in a 2001 episode of "Law & Order." In 2002, she featured in the Bravo reality series "The It Factor." Her first major role came shortly after when she moved to Los Angeles and was cast as Dr. Maggie Yang in the ABC medical drama "MDs." The show starred notable actors such as William Fichtner and Jane Lynch, but it was short-lived and canceled after one season. In 2004, Conlin secured another main role on the ABC legal drama "The D.A." where she played Jinette McMahon. Despite a stellar cast including Steven Weber and Sarah Paulson, the show was canceled after just four episodes.
Bones
Conlin's career took a significant turn in 2005 when she was cast as forensic artist Angela Montenegro on Fox's "Bones." She portrayed the best friend of lead character Temperance Brennan, played by Emily Deschanel. Angela's role evolved with her marrying entomologist Jack Hodgins, played by T.J. Thyne, and having a child together. Her character's father was played by ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons. The show enjoyed massive success, running for 12 successful seasons.
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Further Television Career
Post-"Bones," Conlin appeared in an episode of HBO's "Here and Now" in 2018, starring Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins. She then took on a recurring role in "Yellowstone" as investigative reporter Sarah Nguyen. Starring Kevin Costner, the show extended her presence through its second season. In 2021, Conlin joined the cast of "For All Mankind," playing Marine pilot and astronaut Helena Webster. She appeared again in a guest role on Hulu's "Dollface" in 2022.
Film Career
Conlin's film debut came in 2001 with "Love the Hard Way," starring Adrien Brody. She followed this with a small role in the 2002 romcom "Pipe Dream." Her subsequent film credits include "Garmento," "Open Window," and "Enchanted." In 2011, she starred as Detective Heidi Sobel in "The Lincoln Lawyer," opposite Matthew McConaughey. 2016 saw her in the psychological horror film "The Disappointments Room," co-starring with Kate Beckinsale. Conlin returned to film in 2021 with "Bad Trip," playing Maria Li opposite Eric André. Her other notable work includes the romance film "One True Loves."
Personal Life
In 2007, Michaela Conlin became engaged to her "Bones" co-star T. J. Thyne, but the couple ended their engagement in 2011. She later married, although the identity of her husband remains private. Michaela and her husband have two sons, Charlie and Theodore.
