Zachary Quinto Net Worth: How Much Is the “Star Trek” and “Heroes” Star Worth?
Zachary Quinto, best known for his standout roles as Sylar in Heroes and Spock in the Star Trek reboot films, has an estimated net worth of $20 million. With a career spanning television, film, stage, and voice acting, Quinto has become one of Hollywood’s most versatile and respected actors.
Zachary Quinto’s Net Worth and Salary
- Estimated Net Worth: $20 million
- Primary Sources of Income: TV and film acting, theater work, producing
- Production Company: Co-founder of Before the Door Pictures, which produced the acclaimed film Margin Call (2011)
Zachary Quinto net worth has been built on steady success across genres and platforms. He’s known for taking on challenging roles that range from psychological thrillers to sci-fi epics.
Heroes and American Horror Story
Quinto gained national attention for his chilling performance as Sylar, the power-hungry villain in NBC’s hit series Heroes (2006–2010). The role made him a fan favorite in the superhero TV universe.
Later, he earned an Emmy nomination for his role as Dr. Oliver Thredson in American Horror Story: Asylum (2012), where he portrayed a psychiatrist with a dark secret.
Other major TV appearances include:
- 24 (2003–2004) as Adam Kaufman
- So Notorious (2006) as Sasan
- NOS4A2, Hannibal, The Slap, and Invincible
- Guest roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Big Mouth, and Six Feet Under
Big-Screen Success as Spock in Star Trek
Quinto’s biggest box office success came from playing Spock in the J.J. Abrams reboot of the Star Trek film franchise:
- Star Trek (2009)
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
- Star Trek Beyond (2016)
His portrayal of the iconic Vulcan won over fans and critics alike, firmly establishing him as a leading man in sci-fi.
Zachary Quinto Movies
Quinto has taken on a diverse range of film roles:
- Margin Call (2011) – Financial thriller he also produced
- I Am Michael (2015) – A complex role in a biographical drama
- Snowden (2016) – Played journalist Glenn Greenwald
- Hotel Artemis, Tallulah, Aardvark, and High Flying Bird
- The Boys in the Band (2020) – Netflix adaptation with an all-openly gay cast
His ability to shift between genres—from thrillers to romantic comedies—has helped sustain a steady career in Hollywood.
Theater Work
In addition to screen acting, Quinto has built a strong reputation on stage:
- Angels in America (2010–2011) – Off-Broadway revival
- The Glass Menagerie (2013) – Played Tom Wingfield
- Smokefall and The Boys in the Band (2018 revival on Broadway)
He’s known for tackling emotionally complex roles in critically acclaimed productions.
Is Zachary Quinto a Gay?
Zachary Quinto publicly came out as gay in 2011, and has long been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He has supported organizations like:
- The Trevor Project
- It Gets Better Project
- Participated in The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later and Standing on Ceremony
He was in a relationship with actor Jonathan Groff (2010–2013), and later dated model Miles McMillan, with whom he lived in Manhattan until their split in 2019.
Author: Andrew Walyaula
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