TV Actor

Darren Criss

Darren Criss is an actor, singer and songwriter known for starring in Glee and winning Emmy and Globe awards for playing Andrew Cunanan in American Crime Story.

Darren Criss
Age
37
Birth Date
February 5, 1987
Zodiac
Aquarius
Born
United States
Height
5′ 8″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
49%
Liked by
61%
Neutral
31%
Disliked by
8%

About

Darren Criss is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his portrayal of Blaine Anderson on the hit television series, "Glee". Throughout his career, Criss has achieved numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series for his role in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace".

Darren Criss Timeline

1987
Darren Criss is Born
On February 5, 1987, Darren Everett Criss was born in San Francisco, California.
2009
Performs at the Theater at the University of Michigan
Criss performs as Leopold Bloom in James and the Giant Peach at Ringwald Theatre in Michigan.
2010
Joins Cast of Glee
Criss joins the cast of Fox's hit show Glee for its second season. He plays the role of Blaine Anderson.
2011
Nominated for Emmy Award
Criss is nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on Glee.
2015
Wins Golden Globe Award
Criss wins a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his work in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
2017
Publishes Music Album
Criss releases his debut album Homework, which features original music.
2018
Stars in Hit Netflix Series
Criss stars in Netflix's The Politician, alongside Ben Platt and Gwyneth Paltrow.

5 Interesting Facts about Darren Criss

1.

Won an Emmy Award

Darren Criss won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role in the American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.

2.

Appeared on Broadway

In 2015, Darren Criss made his Broadway debut in the musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

3.

Co-Founded a Theater Company

In 2010, Darren Criss co-founded the theater company StarKid Productions with his friends from the University of Michigan.

4.

Started Playing Music at a Young Age

Darren Criss started playing music at a young age, learning to play both the violin and guitar.

5.

Was Home Schooled

Darren Criss was home schooled while growing up in San Francisco and later attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Darren Criss birthday?

Darren Everett Criss, an American actor and singer-songwriter, was born on February 5, 1987 and is currently 36 years old. He is best known for his role as Blaine Anderson on the musical comedy-drama series 'Glee', for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.