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Chris Colfer
Acting
Born: 1990
Clovis, California, USA
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Biography
Christopher Paul Colfer (born May 27, 1990) is an American actor, singer, and author. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the television musical Glee (2009–2015). Colfer's portrayal of Kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards, and three consecutive People's Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, Struck by Lightning, which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He also wrote The New York Times bestselling The Land of Stories series of YA books, starting with The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. As of September 2021, he has published eighteen books.
Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, Struck by Lightning, which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He also wrote The New York Times bestselling The Land of Stories series of YA books, starting with The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. As of September 2021, he has published eighteen books.
Known For
Name That Tune
Self - Contestant
2021 · US
Stars in the House
Self
2020 · US
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019 · US
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019 · US
Julie's Greenroom
Role
2017 · US
Match Game
Self - Panelist
2016 · US
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014 · US
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Name That Tune | 2021 | Self - Contestant |
| Stars in the House | 2020 | Self |
| Tamron Hall | 2019 | Self - Guest |
| The Kelly Clarkson Show | 2019 | Self |
| Julie's Greenroom | 2017 | Contributor |
| Match Game | 2016 | Self - Panelist |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2014 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | Self |
| Hollywood Game Night | 2013 | Self |
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | 2012 | Self - Guest Judge |
| The Glee Project | 2011 | Self |
| Conan | 2010 | Self |
| Hot in Cleveland | 2010 | Tony Chase |
| The Cleveland Show | 2009 | Contributor |
| Glee | 2009 | Kurt Hummel |
| Glee | 2009 | Writer |
| Rachael Ray | 2006 | Self - Guest |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2003 | Self |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self - Cameo (uncredited) |
| People's Choice Awards | 1975 | Self - Presenter |