Actor
Chris Colfer
Born May 27, 1990 in Clovis, California, USA7 films
Christopher Paul Colfer (born May 27, 1990) is an American actor, singer, and author. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the television musical Glee (2009–2015). Colfer's portrayal of Kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards, and three consecutive People's Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
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Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, Struck by Lightning, which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He also wrote The New York Times bestselling The Land of Stories series of YA books, starting with The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. As of September 2021, he has published eighteen books.
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First watchStruck by Lightning20136.2as Carson PhillipsAfter being struck and killed by lightning, a young man recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
7 films as actor- 2025The Restoration at Grayson ManorBoyd Grayson
- 2016Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieChristopher
- 2013Struck by LightningCarson Phillips
- 20128Ryan Kendall
- 2011Glee EncoreKurt Hummel
- 2010MarmadukeDrama Dog #2 (voice)
- 2009Russel Fish: The Sausage and Eggs IncidentRussel Fish