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

  • Cold Case

    Cold Case

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • The View

    The View

  • Hazbin Hotel

    Hazbin Hotel

  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    LIVE with Kelly and Mark

  • Supergirl

    Supergirl

  • Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

    Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

  • Glee

    Glee

  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

  • Solar Opposites

    Solar Opposites

  • Solar Opposites

    Solar Opposites

  • Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

    Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

  • Stars in the House

    Stars in the House

  • American Crime Story

    American Crime Story

  • Lip Sync Battle

    Lip Sync Battle

  • Carpool Karaoke: The Series

    Carpool Karaoke: The Series

  • Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    Whose Line Is It Anyway?

  • Today with Hoda & Jenna

    Today with Hoda & Jenna

  • Celebrity IOU

    Celebrity IOU

  • Green Eggs and Ham

    Green Eggs and Ham

  • Web Therapy

    Web Therapy

  • Celebrity Name Game

    Celebrity Name Game

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

  • Legion of Super-Heroes

    Legion of Super-Heroes

  • Drop the Mic

    Drop the Mic

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

  • Transformers: Robots In Disguise

    Transformers: Robots In Disguise

  • Hollywood

    Hollywood

  • Midway

    Midway

  • Web Therapy

    Web Therapy

  • Name That Tune

    Name That Tune

  • Yasuke

    Yasuke

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two

    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two

  • Superman: Man of Tomorrow

    Superman: Man of Tomorrow

  • That's My Jam

    That's My Jam

  • Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

    Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

  • Justice League: Warworld

    Justice League: Warworld

  • Eastwick

    Eastwick

  • Girl Most Likely

    Girl Most Likely

  • Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission

    Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission

  • Trese

    Trese

  • Justice Society: World War II

    Justice Society: World War II

  • Trailblazer Honors

    Trailblazer Honors

  • The Men of Midway

    The Men of Midway

  • Luna Goes Cruising

    Luna Goes Cruising

  • Muppets Haunted Mansion

    Muppets Haunted Mansion

  • 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

  • Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

  • Six by Sondheim

    Six by Sondheim

  • Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

    Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

  • LadyGang

    LadyGang

  • Katy Perry: Part of Me

    Katy Perry: Part of Me

  • Show of Titles

    Show of Titles

  • A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

    A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

  • The Chicago 8

    The Chicago 8

  • Royalties

    Royalties

  • Activate: The Global Citizen Movement

    Activate: The Global Citizen Movement

  • Babes

    Babes

  • Glee: Keep on Believin'

    Glee: Keep on Believin'

  • Turtles Take Time (and Space)

    Turtles Take Time (and Space)

  • Speech & Debate

    Speech & Debate

  • Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years

    Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years

  • Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

    Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

  • All You Ever Wished For

    All You Ever Wished For

  • Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

    Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

  • Glee: The Concert Movie

    Glee: The Concert Movie

  • Stan Lee's Mighty 7

    Stan Lee's Mighty 7

  • The Queen Family Singalong

    The Queen Family Singalong

  • Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide

    Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide

  • Teen Choice Awards

    Teen Choice Awards

  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

    The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration