Michel Curiel plays the boat captain who leads tourists straight into a killer hippo’s territory in the 2026 thriller Hungry. His own story starts much farther away, in the Dominican Republic and the Bronx. Michel Curiel’s net worth has not been reported, and actors at his level rarely share their pay. But his credits, from She-Hulk to Better Call Saul, show a steady working career.
Michel Curiel Net Worth: What We Know
No trusted source gives a dollar figure for his money. He has not talked about his income in the interviews we found. The studios behind his shows and films have not shared his pay either.
You may see a number on a celebrity stats site. If it names no source, it is only a guess, and we leave it out.
What we can say is simple. He has worked in TV and film for well over ten years. IMDb lists him as an actor and a stunt performer. That is real work, but it does not tell us his bank balance.
What Union Actors Usually Earn
IMDb shows that Curiel is a member of SAG-AFTRA, the U.S. actors’ union. So the union’s minimum pay is a useful yardstick. It is a floor for the job. It is not his pay.
| Job length | Union minimum, from July 2026 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| One day on a film or TV set | $1,283 | SAG-AFTRA 2026 wage table, copy on the Association of Talent Agents site |
| One week on a film or TV set | $4,456 | SAG-AFTRA 2026 wage table, copy on the Association of Talent Agents site |
A quick comparison of our own: the weekly minimum is a little under four times the daily one. That gap is why very short jobs are usually paid by the day.
Small independent films may follow different deals, and we do not know which one covered Hungry. Guest roles on TV often pay close to the minimum. We cannot say what he earned.
Who Is Michel Curiel?
Michel Curiel is an actor, writer and stunt performer. IMDb lists his birthday as December 12, 1984, in the Dominican Republic, which makes him 41. He grew up in the Bronx, New York, with his mother and two sisters. He is now based in Atlanta, Georgia.
He is 5 feet 11 inches tall. He keeps his private life out of the news, so we stick to his work.
From the Bronx to the New York Film Academy
Curiel studied acting at the New York Film Academy. The school lists him as an Acting for Film alum. After graduating, he started to pick up TV roles, and the school has featured him as an alumni success story.
Atlanta, where he lives, is one of the busiest film and TV hubs in the United States. Many shows shoot there, which helps explain his steady list of credits.
TV Credits
Curiel has appeared in many well-known shows. The New York Film Academy lists these early credits:
- The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020)
- Better Call Saul (2020)
- Chicago P.D. (2022)
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022), where the school says he was “a smash”
Later, he was in the Adult Swim special Yule Log 2: Branchin’ Out (2024) and in the series The Oval (2024), where IMDb lists him as Darius and as “Black Op #4.” He also appeared in the short film Limbo (2023).
Earlier credits include the film Los Bandoleros (2009), where he played a musician at a jail, and the horror film One Halloween (2017), where he played David Guy.
Hungry: His Biggest Role Yet
Hungry is a British survival thriller from writer-director James Nunn, who also made Shark Bait and One Shot. Madison Davenport stars as Sistine, a woman on a vacation in New Orleans. Michel Curiel plays Rodrigo, the captain and tour guide.
The story is simple. A group of tourists book a morning swamp tour to see alligators. Instead, they cross the path of a large and angry hippo and its young.
The film reached limited U.S. theaters on June 3, 2026, and streaming on June 23. Reviews were mixed. Dread Central gave it 3.5 out of 5, while Rotten Tomatoes listed a 57% score from 21 reviews. In Germany, a DVD and Blu-ray release is planned for October 16, 2026.
If you like actors with thriller and horror credits, see our Montana Manning net worth page on a British actress who also appeared in an action thriller.
Caiman and Other Recent Work
In 2025, Curiel appeared in the film Caiman, where he played Manuel. Some film sites list it as one of his best-known credits.
He has also appeared in a long list of shorts and guest parts. We could not find pay figures for any of them.
For another actor with a long list of credits and no public pay, see our Blanka Mészáros net worth page.
What’s Next for Michel Curiel
We did not find a new project announced for him after Hungry. His list suggests he works often, but we cannot say what is coming.
We will update this page if he announces a new role.
Michel Curiel Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Michel Curiel |
| Born | December 12, 1984, in the Dominican Republic (per IMDb) |
| Age | 41 |
| Raised in | The Bronx, New York |
| Based in | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Jobs | Actor, writer, stunt performer |
| Training | New York Film Academy (Acting for Film) |
| Union | SAG-AFTRA member (per IMDb) |
| Best-known roles | Rodrigo in Hungry (2026), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Better Call Saul |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Michel Curiel Net Worth FAQs
What is Michel Curiel’s net worth? No one has reported it. Any exact number online is a guess.
How much does Michel Curiel make? His pay is private. The union table above shows minimums, not his income.
What is Michel Curiel known for? He is known for playing Rodrigo in Hungry and for guest roles on shows like She-Hulk, Better Call Saul and Chicago P.D.
Who does Michel Curiel play in Hungry? He plays Rodrigo, the boat captain and tour guide.
How old is Michel Curiel? He is 41. IMDb lists his birthday as December 12, 1984.
Where is Michel Curiel from? He was born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in the Bronx, and is based in Atlanta.
Is Michel Curiel a stuntman? IMDb lists him as an actor and a stunt performer.
How We Put This Together
These are the reports behind this article:
- IMDb and Cine.com: birth date, birthplace, height, credits, union membership
- New York Film Academy: training, early credits and alumni profile
- Wikipedia and Apple TV: Hungry cast, plot, release dates and review scores
- Bloody Disgusting, Dread Central and Daily Dead: Hungry reviews and release details
- Netzwelt: German release date
- ScreenSearch and WatchRoster: credits list
- Association of Talent Agents, which posts the SAG-AFTRA 2026 theatrical wage table: day and week minimums
We found no source for his net worth or pay, so we do not list either. The weekly-versus-daily comparison is our own division.