Darren Criss
Acting
- Born:
- 1987-02-05
- Place of birth:
- San Francisco, California, USA
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
Filmography
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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
Babes
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
Hazbin Hotel
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Justice League: Warworld
My Adventures with Superman
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Legion of Super-Heroes
Password
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
That's My Jam
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
The Queen Family Singalong
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Show of Titles
Trese
Yasuke
Justice Society: World War II
Name That Tune
Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Royalties
Solar Opposites
Hollywood
The Disney Family Singalong
Celebrity IOU
Stars in the House
The Men of Midway
Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission
Green Eggs and Ham
Midway
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Activate: The Global Citizen Movement
Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
LadyGang
All You Ever Wished For
Drop the Mic
Steve
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Speech & Debate
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Turtles Take Time (and Space)
American Crime Story
Supergirl
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Luna Goes Cruising
Lip Sync Battle
Wrestling Isn't Wrestling
Transformers: Robots In Disguise
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years
Big with Evan Rachel Wood and Darren Criss
The Flash
Celebrity Name Game
Trailblazer Honors
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
Six by Sondheim
Rick and Morty
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
A Very Potter Senior Year
Christmas Carols on ITV
Girl Most Likely
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Glee: Keep on Believin'
American Horror Story
Glee: The Concert Movie
Web Therapy
The Glee Project
The Chicago 8
Conan
Eastwick
Archer
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Little White Lie
Glee
Web Therapy
Cold Case
Teen Choice Awards
The View
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Tony Awards
Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story