Darren Criss

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

80

Gender

Male

Birthday

1987-02-05 (38 years old)

Place of Birth

San Francisco, California, USA

Darren Criss

Biography

Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame starring on the television series Glee (2010–2015) and received Emmy and Golden Globe acting awards for his leading role as spree killer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018). He has also appeared on Broadway and in film and has released several musical albums. A founding member and co-owner of StarKid Productions, a musical theater company based in Chicago, Criss first garnered attention playing the lead role of Harry Potter in, and writing most of the music and lyrics for, StarKid's musical production of A Very Potter Musical. Criss has also starred on Broadway as a replacement in both How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In 2015, Criss co-founded Elsie Fest which is touted as "New York City's first outdoor music festival celebrating tunes from the stage and screen". In March 2017, Criss debuted his indie pop band Computer Games along with his brother Chuck Criss. In addition to his music endeavors, Criss starred in the second installment of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story. Subtitled The Assassination of Gianni Versace (2018), Criss's portrayal of spree killer Andrew Cunanan received acclaim from critics, and earned him an Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries, or Television Film.

Known For

  • The Flash

    The Flash

  • Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

  • Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    The Kelly Clarkson Show

  • American Horror Story

    American Horror Story

  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

  • Archer

    Archer

  • Hazbin Hotel

    Hazbin Hotel

  • Cold Case

    Cold Case

  • Supergirl

    Supergirl

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

  • Glee

    Glee

  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

  • The View

    The View

  • Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

    Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

  • Solar Opposites

    Solar Opposites

  • Solar Opposites

    Solar Opposites

  • Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

    Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

  • American Crime Story

    American Crime Story

  • Stars in the House

    Stars in the House

  • Lip Sync Battle

    Lip Sync Battle

  • Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    Whose Line Is It Anyway?

  • Carpool Karaoke: The Series

    Carpool Karaoke: The Series

  • Celebrity IOU

    Celebrity IOU

  • Green Eggs and Ham

    Green Eggs and Ham

  • Web Therapy

    Web Therapy

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

  • Celebrity Name Game

    Celebrity Name Game

  • Today with Hoda & Jenna

    Today with Hoda & Jenna

  • Hollywood

    Hollywood

  • Legion of Super-Heroes

    Legion of Super-Heroes

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two

    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two

  • Midway

    Midway

  • Transformers: Robots In Disguise

    Transformers: Robots In Disguise

  • Drop the Mic

    Drop the Mic

  • Yasuke

    Yasuke

  • Name That Tune

    Name That Tune

  • Superman: Man of Tomorrow

    Superman: Man of Tomorrow

  • Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

    Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

  • Web Therapy

    Web Therapy

  • Justice League: Warworld

    Justice League: Warworld

  • That's My Jam

    That's My Jam

  • Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission

    Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission

  • Justice Society: World War II

    Justice Society: World War II

  • Eastwick

    Eastwick

  • Trese

    Trese

  • Girl Most Likely

    Girl Most Likely

  • Trailblazer Honors

    Trailblazer Honors

  • Muppets Haunted Mansion

    Muppets Haunted Mansion

  • Luna Goes Cruising

    Luna Goes Cruising

  • The Men of Midway

    The Men of Midway

  • Katy Perry: Part of Me

    Katy Perry: Part of Me

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

    Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

  • The Disney Family Singalong

    The Disney Family Singalong

  • The Glee Project

    The Glee Project

  • A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

    A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

  • Six by Sondheim

    Six by Sondheim

  • Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

    Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

  • Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

  • LadyGang

    LadyGang

  • Babes

    Babes

  • Show of Titles

    Show of Titles

  • The Chicago 8

    The Chicago 8

  • Royalties

    Royalties

  • Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years

    Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years

  • Turtles Take Time (and Space)

    Turtles Take Time (and Space)

  • Activate: The Global Citizen Movement

    Activate: The Global Citizen Movement

  • Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

    Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

  • Speech & Debate

    Speech & Debate

  • Glee: Keep on Believin'

    Glee: Keep on Believin'

  • Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

    Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

  • Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide

    Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide

  • All You Ever Wished For

    All You Ever Wished For

  • The Queen Family Singalong

    The Queen Family Singalong

  • Glee: The Concert Movie

    Glee: The Concert Movie

  • Stan Lee's Mighty 7

    Stan Lee's Mighty 7

  • Teen Choice Awards

    Teen Choice Awards

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration