Chris Colfer
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.
Movie Appearances
Glee Encore
as Kurt Hummel
2011
Glee: The Concert Movie
as Kurt Hummel
2011
Struck by Lightning
as Carson Phillips
2013
Russel Fish: The Sausage and Eggs Incident
as Russel Fish
2009
True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs
as Self
2022
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
as Christopher
2016
8
as Ryan Kendall
2012
Marmaduke
as Drama Dog #2 (voice)
2010
Glee: Keep on Believin'
as Self
2012
The Restoration at Grayson Manor
as Boyd Grayson
2025
Journey to Regionals
as Kurt Hummel
2010
What the World Needs Now
as Kurt Hummel
2015
TV Appearances
The Cleveland Show
2009
Teen Choice Awards
as Self
1999
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Glee
as Kurt Hummel
2009
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest
2014
Tamron Hall
as Self - Guest
2019
Name That Tune
as Self - Contestant
2021
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014
Hollywood Game Night
as Self
2013
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
as Self - Guest Judge
2012
Match Game
as Self - Panelist
2016