Kevin Chamberlin, a Tony-nominated American actor and singer, has been married to Michael Gans since June 2008. The couple met in mid-1991 in New York City, just before Pride Month, when both were young, struggling actors. Kevin, born Seth Kevin Chamberlin on 25 November 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland, graduated from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of Arts in 1985 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting. He debuted on Broadway in 1992 with My Favourite Year.
Michael Gans, born on 23 November 1963 in Contra Costa County, California, is a well-established TV producer and writer. His production and writing credits include Scream: The TV Series, Siren, and Viva Laughlin. He has also appeared on screen in Daddy Issues (2013), Where the Bears Are (2013), and SG (2000–2002). Michael and Kevin have been together for over three decades, building a partnership that spans both their personal and professional lives.
Kevin Chamberlin has had a successful career in Broadway, television, and film. He earned three Tony Award nominations for Dirty Blonde, Seussical, and The Addams Family. In 2018–2019, he starred as the Wizard in Wicked on Broadway. Television audiences know him best as the lovable butler Bertram Winkle in the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie (2011–2015). His film credits include Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) and Road to Perdition (2002).
Michael Gans and Kevin Chamberlin's relationship has been a long-lasting one. They met just before Pride Month in New York City in mid-1991, when both were young, struggling actors, and, as Kevin later revealed, both were still in the closet. The couple married in June 2008 and have celebrated more than three decades together. They have no children and are known to be a private couple.
Kevin Chamberlin has also been involved in various creative projects. In 2020, he portrayed Gusteau in the viral Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical benefit concert, introducing him to a new generation of fans. Michael co-wrote and directed Kevin's solo cabaret show Finding the Joy, which takes audiences through Kevin's career through songs, stories, and humour.
Kevin Chamberlin's net worth is estimated to be around $500,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His income comes from a career spanning more than three decades across Broadway, television, and film. There is no publicly reported net worth for Michael Gans. The couple has kept their financial details private.
Kevin Chamberlin has a poignant connection to Cameron Boyce, his Jessie co-star. Boyce played Luke Ross on the series and died on 6 July 2019 at age 20 from SUDEP. Chamberlin paid tribute to Boyce immediately after his death, writing about his extraordinary talent and selfless advocacy. Chamberlin also joined his Jessie co-stars for a virtual cast reunion in 2020, where he praised Boyce's memory.
Key points
- Kevin Chamberlin and Michael Gans have been together since 1991 and married since 2008.
- Michael Gans is a TV producer, writer, and occasional actor who has worked on hit shows including Scream: The TV Series and Siren.
- Kevin Chamberlin has a successful career in Broadway, television, and film, with three Tony Award nominations and a net worth estimated to be around $500,000.
