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Chris Colfer

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Chris Colfer
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Chris Colfer is an actor and vocalist who was born on May 27, 1990 in Fresno, California, USA as Christopher Paul Colfer. He is an actor, known for Glee (2009-2015), Struck by Lightning (2012), and The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. His break out role was as Kurt Hummel in Glee, for which he won a Golden Globe (2010) and was tapped for New York Times 100 Most Influential People. Colfer is also a New York Times Best Selling author and wrote/produced Struck By Lightning.
BornMay 27, 1990
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BornMay 27, 1990
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 10 wins & 27 nominations total

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    Known for

    Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
    Struck by Lightning
    6.2
    • Carson Phillips
    • 2012
    Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)
    Glee
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Kurt Hummel
    • Finn Hudson
    Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011)
    Glee: The 3D Concert Movie
    5.6
    • Kurt
    • 2011
    Glee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode (2009)
    Glee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode
    7.9
    Video
    • Kurt Hummel
    • 2009

    Credits

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    Actor

    • The Potters
      • Asher Potter
      • Pre-production
    • Girl Group
      • Post-production
    • Chris Colfer in The Restoration at Grayson Manor (2025)
      The Restoration at Grayson Manor
      5.8
      • Boyd Grayson
      • 2025
    • Ridley Jones (2021)
      Ridley Jones
      2.0
      TV Series
      • Kosy (voice)
      • 2021–2022
    • Julie Andrews in Julie's Greenroom (2017)
      Julie's Greenroom
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Chris Colfer
      • 2017
    • Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
      Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
      5.4
      • Christopher
      • 2016
    • Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and Betty White in Hot in Cleveland (2010)
      Hot in Cleveland
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Tony Chase
      • 2014–2015
    • Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)
      Glee
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Kurt Hummel
      • Finn Hudson
      • 2009–2015
    • Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
      Struck by Lightning
      6.2
      • Carson Phillips
      • 2012
    • 8 (2012)
      8
      7.2
      TV Movie
      • Ryan Kendall
      • 2012
    • Glee Live! at Radio City Music Hall
      • Kurt Hummel
      • 2011
    • Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011)
      Glee: The 3D Concert Movie
      5.6
      • Kurt
      • 2011
    • Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Seth MacFarlane, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Mike Henry in The Cleveland Show (2009)
      The Cleveland Show
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Kurt Hummel (voice)
      • 2011
    • Marmaduke (2010)
      Marmaduke
      4.4
      • Drama Dog #2 (voice)
      • 2010
    • Glee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode (2009)
      Glee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode
      7.9
      Video
      • Kurt Hummel
      • 2009
    • Russel Fish: The Sausage and Eggs Incident (2009)
      Russel Fish: The Sausage and Eggs Incident
      6.3
      Short
      • Russel Fish
      • 2009

    Writer

    • Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)
      Glee
      6.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
      Struck by Lightning
      6.2
      • written by
      • 2012

    Producer

    • Chris Colfer in Struck by Lightning (2012)
      Struck by Lightning
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2012

    Videos6

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:16
    Theatrical Version
    Glee: The 3D Concert
    Trailer 1:16
    Glee: The 3D Concert
    Glee: The 3D Concert
    Trailer 1:16
    Glee: The 3D Concert
    Hollywood Game Night: Tvid
    Trailer 1:35
    Hollywood Game Night: Tvid
    Hollywood Game Night: Tvid 2
    Trailer 1:21
    Hollywood Game Night: Tvid 2
    Hollywood Game Night: Orange Is The New Game Night
    Trailer 1:23
    Hollywood Game Night: Orange Is The New Game Night
    Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
    Featurette 2:11
    Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
    • Born
      • May 27, 1990
      • Fresno, California, USA
    • Parents
        Karyn Colfer
    • Relatives
      • Hannah Colfer(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Book: "The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning". Little, Brown Books For Young Readers. ISBN-10: 0316406813. ISBN-13: 978-0316406819
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 3 Articles
      • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Was bullied in high school, but feels that it made him much more quick witted and fast on his feet.
    • Quotes
      My life is an awkward visit from the kids table.
    • Trademarks
        Countertenor singing voice
    • Nickname
      • Chris

    FAQ

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    • How old is Chris Colfer?
      35 years old
    • When was Chris Colfer born?
      May 27, 1990
    • Where was Chris Colfer born?
      Fresno, California, USA
    • What is Chris Colfer's birth name?
      Christopher Paul Colfer
    • How tall is Chris Colfer?
      5 feet 10 inches, or 1.77 meters

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