Pablo Schreiber (Born Pablo Tell Schreiber)is a Canadian-American actor renowned for his intense and versatile performances.
He gained early acclaim as Nick Sobotka in the acclaimed HBO series The Wire, delivered a memorable turn as the intimidating George “Pornstache” Mendez in Orange Is the New Black, and portrayed the iconic Master Chief in the Paramount+ series Halo, showcasing his commanding physical presence and emotional depth across stage, television, and film.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Pablo Tell Schreiber
- Stage Name: Pablo Schreiber
- Born: April 26, 1978
- Age: 47 years old
- Birthplace: Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian and American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian (German, Swiss-German, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Norwegian, Belgian Flemish, Scottish, Welsh, and other European descent)
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 6’5” (196 cm)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Tell Carroll Schreiber and Lorraine Reaveley
- Siblings: Liev Schreiber, Max Schreiber, Will Schreiber, Charles Schreiber
- Spouse: Jessica Monty (divorced)
- Children: Timoteo Schreiber and Dante Schreiber
- Relationship: Divorced (single)
- Net Worth: $8 million USD
Early Life and Education
Pablo Tell Schreiber was born on April 26, 1978, in Ymir, British Columbia, Canada, to Tell Carroll Schreiber, an American actor and teacher of mixed European ancestry, and Lorraine Reaveley, a Canadian psychotherapist who practices body-based psychotherapy.
He grew up with four siblings: Liev Schreiber, Max Schreiber, Will Schreiber, and Charles Schreiber, forming a close-knit family environment during his upbringing.
As part of a Caucasian family with diverse European roots, including German, Swiss-German, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Norwegian, Belgian Flemish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry, he was raised with Christian influences in a creative and unconventional household shaped by his parents’ artistic and therapeutic backgrounds.
He initially pursued basketball, attending the University of San Francisco on a potential athletic path, before shifting to acting. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University.
Career
Pablo Schreiber began his professional acting career in the early 2000s with stage work in New York, earning recognition for performances in Awake and Sing! and Reasons to Be Pretty.
He broke through on screen as Nick Sobotka, the troubled union worker in the second season of The Wire (2003).
He gained wider fame as the complex and often antagonistic George “Pornstache” Mendez in Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019), earning an Emmy nomination.
His imposing physique led to his casting as Master Chief John-117 in the Halo television series (2022–2024), starring alongside Yerin Ha, Shabana Azmi and Oliver Gray.
Other notable credits include roles in Weeds, American Gods (as Mad Sweeney), The Captains, Defending Jacob, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, and Candy: A Death in Texas. He continues to balance television, film, and theatre, bringing intensity and nuance to tough, layered characters in action, drama, and sci-fi genres.
Social Media
- Instagram: @officialpabloschreiber
Personal Life
Pablo Schreiber, 47, is currently divorced and single, with no publicly confirmed ongoing romantic relationship or engagement as of 2026.
He was previously married to yoga instructor Jessica Monty in 2007; the couple welcomed two sons, Timoteo Schreiber (born 2009) and Dante Schreiber (born 2012), before Jessica filed for divorce in 2014, citing irreconcilable differences, which involved a custody battle where she sought full physical custody.
The divorce was reportedly messy, but Pablo has remained a dedicated and doting father, often sharing moments with his sons on social media and maintaining a close co-parenting relationship. No other long-term past relationships are widely documented publicly. He stands at a height of 6’5” (196 cm).
Net Worth
Pablo Schreiber’s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. He earns income primarily through his prominent acting roles in major television series such as The Wire, Orange Is the New Black, and Halo, supplemented by film appearances, theatre work, and voice or endorsement opportunities.
Filmography
- Halo (2022–2024) as Master Chief John-117
- Candy: A Death in Texas (2025)
- Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019) as George “Pornstache” Mendez
- Defending Jacob
- American Gods (2017–2019) as Mad Sweeney
- 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)
- The Wire (2003) as Nick Sobotka
- Weeds
- Upcoming projects in television and film