Chris Colfer
Biography
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. 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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Chris Colfer
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Saturday Night Live
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Conan
Glee
Marmaduke
The Cleveland Show
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (39 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Restoration at Grayson Manor | Boyd Grayson | Movie | 2025 |
 | True Colors: LGBTQ+ Our Stories, Our Songs | Self | Movie | 2022 |
 | Name That Tune | Self - Contestant | TV Series | 2021 |
 | Stars in the House | Self | TV Series | 2020 |
 | Tamron Hall | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2019 |
 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Self | TV Series | 2019 |
 | Julie's Greenroom | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2017 |
 | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie | Christopher | Movie | 2016 |
 | Match Game | Self - Panelist | TV Series | 2016 |
 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2015 |
 | Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2014 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2014 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self | TV Series | 2014 |
 | Hollywood Game Night | Self | TV Series | 2013 |
 | Struck by Lightning | Carson Phillips | Movie | 2013 |
| Struck by Lightning | Writer | Movie | 2013 |
| Struck by Lightning | Executive Producer | Movie | 2013 |
 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Self - Guest Judge | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Glee: Keep on Believin' | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | 8 | Ryan Kendall | Movie | 2012 |
 | Glee: The Concert Movie | Kurt Hummel | Movie | 2011 |
 | The Glee Project | Self | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Glee Encore | Kurt Hummel | Movie | 2011 |
 | Conan | Self | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Hot in Cleveland | Tony Chase | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Marmaduke | Drama Dog #2 (voice) | Movie | 2010 |
 | The Cleveland Show | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Russel Fish: The Sausage and Eggs Incident | Russel Fish | Movie | 2009 |
 | Glee | Kurt Hummel | TV Series | 2009 |
| Glee | Writer | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Rachael Ray | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2006 |
 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Teen Choice Awards | Self | TV Series | 1999 |
| Teen Choice Awards | Self - Presenter | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Cameo (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
 | People's Choice Awards | Self - Presenter | TV Series | 1975 |
| The Land of Stories | Novel | Movie | — | |
| The Land of Stories | Producer | Movie | — |