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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

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