Chris Colfer

Chris Colfer

Chris plays Kurt Hummel.

Chris Colfer, who made his television debut on Glee, was recognized for his work on the series with a Golden Globe® award in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. Colfer was also nominated for a SAG award in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2010, he was honored with an Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Colfer appears in the independent film Struck by Lightning, which he wrote and produced. Additionally, he adapted a pilot for the Disney Channel called The Little Leftover Witch. The pilot is based on a children's book of the same name by Florence Laughlin. His children’s book, The Land of Stories, hit bookshelves summer 2012.

Colfer grew up performing in community theatre productions in his hometown of Clovis, California. In high school, he was active in drama, was president of the writers club, served as editor of the school literary magazine, was captain of the Destination ImagiNation team and was a speech and debate champion.

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