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Darren Criss

Acting
Known For

38 Years Old

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.

Born

San Francisco, California, USA on 5th February 1987

All Credits

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show Image
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Rick and Morty Image
Rick and Morty
Bruce Chutback (voice)
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Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark Image
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Image
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self
Glee Image
Glee
Blaine Anderson
The View Image
The View
Self - Guest
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Celebrity Name Game
Self
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Lip Sync Battle
Self
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American Horror Story
Justin
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The Flash
Music Meister
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Archer
Mikey / Tommy (voice)
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Cold Case
Reuben Harris (1969)
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Drop the Mic
Self
Web Therapy Image
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
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Stars in the House
Self
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Today with Hoda & Jenna
Self
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Transformers: Robots In Disguise
Sideswipe (voice)
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Supergirl
Music Meister
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Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self
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Hazbin Hotel
St. Peter (voice)
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Taylor
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Solar Opposites
Splash / Z'ash (voice)
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Solar Opposites
Jesse's Girl Choir #2 & #3 (voice)
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American Crime Story
Andrew Cunanan
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Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Self
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Tony Awards
Self - Host
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Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
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Yasuke
Haruto (voice)
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Green Eggs and Ham
Looka (voice)
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Name That Tune
Self - Contestant
Web Therapy Image
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
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Trese
Marco Guerrero (voice)
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Hollywood
Raymond Ainsley
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Trailblazer Honors
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The Glee Project
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Royalties
Pierce
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Midway
Commander Eugene Lindsey
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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
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Celebrity IOU
Self
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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
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LadyGang
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Eastwick
Josh Burton
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Justice League: Warworld
Superman / Agent Kent (voice)
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Legion of Super-Heroes
Superman (voice)
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That's My Jam
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Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Raphael (voice)
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Babes
Doula as a Man
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Justice Society: World War II
Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
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Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
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Katy Perry: Part of Me
Aaron Christopherson (archive footage)
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Muppets Haunted Mansion
The Caretaker
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Activate: The Global Citizen Movement
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Girl Most Likely
Lee
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Glee: The Concert Movie
Blaine Anderson
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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Self
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Six by Sondheim
Frank
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Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
Self
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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
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Speech & Debate
Darren Criss
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The Disney Family Singalong
Self
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Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
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Stan Lee's Mighty 7
Micro (voice)
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Show of Titles
"Fade Out – Fade In" Performer
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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
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A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
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Teen Choice Awards
Self - Host
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Transformers: Robots in Disguise: King of the Hill (Special Episode)
Sideswipe (voice)
All You Ever Wished For Image
All You Ever Wished For
Tyler Hutton
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The Queen Family Singalong
Self - Host
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The Chicago 8
Yippee Man
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Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide
self
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Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission
Self
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The Men of Midway
Self
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Turtles Take Time (and Space)
Raphael (voice)
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Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
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Luna Goes Cruising
Rufus (voice)
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Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years
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