Chris Colfer
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.
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Credits
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Name That Tune 2021Self - Contestant★ 6.8
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Stars in the House 2020Self★ NR
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Christopher★ 5.3
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Match Game 2016Self - Panelist★ 5.9
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Hollywood Game Night 2013Self★ 6.7
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Struck by Lightning 2013Carson Phillips★ 6.2
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Self - Guest Judge★ 7.4
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Self★ 10
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8 2012Ryan Kendall★ NR
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Kurt Hummel★ 7.3
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The Glee Project 2011Self★ 7
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Glee Encore 2011Kurt Hummel★ 8.1
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Hot in Cleveland 2010Tony Chase★ 7.4
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Marmaduke 2010Drama Dog #2 (voice)★ 5.2
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The Cleveland Show 2009★ 5.9
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Russel Fish★ 3
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Glee 2009Kurt Hummel★ 6.8
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Teen Choice Awards 1999Self★ 10