American actor, singer, and songwriter
Darren Criss
Criss in 2023
Born Darren Everett Criss
(1987-02-05 ) February 5, 1987 (age 38) Education University of Michigan (BFA )Occupations Years active 1997–present Spouse Children 2 Musical career Genres Instruments Vocals piano guitar violin drums mandolin harmonica Years active 2005–present Labels Musical artist
Website www
Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987)[ 1] Glee Primetime Emmy Award andGolden Globe Award for his leading role asspree killer Andrew Cunanan inThe Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Broadway and in film and has released several musical albums.
A founding member and co-owner ofStarKid Productions , a musical theater company based inLos Angeles , Criss first garnered attention playing the lead role ofHarry Potter in (and writing most of the music and lyrics for) StarKid's musical production ofA Very Potter Musical Broadway as a replacement in bothHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Hedwig and the Angry Inch Elsie Fest which is touted as "New York City's first outdoor music festival celebrating tunes from the stage and screen".[ 2]
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'sAmerican Crime Story The Assassination of Gianni Versace (2018),[ 3] spree killer Andrew Cunanan received acclaim from critics, and earned him anEmmy Award forOutstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and aGolden Globe Award forBest Actor – Miniseries, or Television Film .
In 2025, Criss won twoTony Awards , forBest Actor in a Musical , becoming the first Asian American actor to win in the category,[ 4] Best Musical as co-producer, both forMaybe Happy Ending [ 5]
Early life and education Criss was born inSan Francisco , California, the youngest child of Cerina and Charles William Criss, an investment banker and a patron of the arts.[ 1] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] Freelance Whales .[ 6] Cebu , Philippines, is of Chinese, Filipino and Spanish descent while his father, a native ofPittsburgh, Pennsylvania , was of English, German, and Irish descent.[ 9] Honolulu , Hawaii, where his father started EastWest Bank, serving as chairman and CEO.[ 8] British accent for four years since he had told a woman that he was from Britain and the woman, unbeknownst to him, lived close to his parents' house.[ 10]
Criss attendedCatholic schools. He completed his elementary education atStuart Hall for Boys , and later graduated fromSt. Ignatius College Preparatory in 2005.[ 11] bachelor of fine arts from theUniversity of Michigan , majoring in theatre performance and minoring in musicology and Italian.[ 11] [ 12]
Musical and theatrical training Darren Criss at Northalsted Market Days in Chicago Criss' interest in music started in early childhood; at age five, he began taking violin lessons and was classically trained for the next fifteen years.[ 11] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] concertmaster in the school orchestra, he fronted his own band, and was voted "most likely to win aGrammy " by his peers.[ 16] [ 17] title track of his first EPHuman [ 18]
Criss also showed an interest for the performing arts. At age ten, he was accepted into theAmerican Conservatory Theater (Young Conservatory program) where he studied theater performance throughout his formative years.[ 19] The Music Man The Diary of Anne Frank [ 20] Fiddler on the Roof [ 21] [ 22] [ 23] Accademia dell'Arte inArezzo , Italy.[ 24]
Career
Criss made his professional stage debut at the age of ten as Cesario in42nd Street Moon 's production ofFanny Richard Rodgers andStephen Sondheim musicalDo I Hear a Waltz? Babes in Arms [ 25] [ 26] [ 27] American Conservatory Theater 's plays, notablyA Christmas Carol A Midsummer Night's Dream The Voysey Inheritance [ 28]
At theUniversity of Michigan , he performed in stage productions such asPride and Prejudice A Few Good Men The Cripple of Inishmaan [ 11] University of Michigan . Playing in small venues, he developed his own musical repertoire which today consists of standards from theGreat American Songbook , contemporary songs, Disney songs, and his own compositions.[ 29] [ 30] Eastwick Cold Case [ 31]
Upon receiving hisBachelor of Fine Arts in 2009, Criss, along with some friends and classmates from theUniversity of Michigan , co-foundedStarKid Productions , a musical theater company. His most prominent acting role withStarKid has been that ofHarry Potter in the musical comediesA Very Potter Musical A Very Potter Sequel A Very Potter Senior Year Harry Potter J. K. Rowling ).[ 32] [ 33] A Very Potter Musical Me and My Dick Billboard Little White Lie A Very Potter Senior Year A Very Potter Sequel A Very StarKid Album Starship Billboard Top Cast Albums chart, and at number 134 on theBillboard 200[ 34] [ 35] [ 36]
Glee Criss as Blaine Anderson, performing solo (left) and with The Dalton Academy Warblers
Glee Criss portrayedBlaine Anderson , on theFox television seriesGlee [ 37] season two in the episode "Never Been Kissed ", which aired on November 9, 2010.[ 38] The Dalton Academy Warblers . His first performance, "Teenage Dream " byKaty Perry , was featured on the soundtrack albumGlee: The Music, Volume 4 [ 39] Billboard Hot 100[ 40] [ 41] Glee title.[ 41] [ 42]
BothBillboard 's Jillian Mapes and Erica Futterman ofRolling Stone [ 43] [ 44] New York Daily News 's Anthony Benigno gave the song an "A", and noted that it was "flawless" and improved on Perry's original.[ 45] AfterElton.com [ 46] Billboard cover-feature on Criss noted that the performance "arguably ushered in the trend of more current pop hits being reworked by the [Glee ] cast."[ 47]
Later songs performed by Blaine and the Warblers became popular enough to warrant a Warbler soundtrack album,Glee: The Music Presents the Warblers [ 48] Billboard 200Billboard 's Soundtracks chart, selling 86,000 copies in its first week.[ 49] [ 50] [ 51]
Blaine initially served as a friend and mentor for Kurt, the bullied gay member of the Warblers' rival glee club, New Directions. Chemistry between the two characters, combined with fan support for the potential couple, led series co-creatorRyan Murphy to pair them romantically onscreen. At the beginning of thethird season , Blaine transfers to McKinley High and joins New Directions; concurrently, Criss was promoted from recurring guest star to the show's main cast.[ 52] [citation needed From May 21 – July 3, 2011, Criss and the cast ofGlee Glee Live! In Concert! , touring the US, Canada, England, and Ireland. According toBillboard Staples Center ,Nassau Coliseum , andThe O2 Arenas in London and Dublin.[ 53] [ 54]
Criss signing autographs during the premiere ofGirl Most Likely In the final season, he marries his long-time love, Kurt. Discussing public response to his character, Criss stated that he particularly enjoyed comments from "people from parts of the world who are maybe not as exposed to certain ideologies", but had reconsidered their stance on relationships and human rights as a result of the Blaine and Kurt storyline. He called this response "phenomenal" and said, "I was a straight kid growing up in a very gay community and it's something that I've had to watch so many friends have to struggle with and have no place to go to identify in kind of a grander media culture. To be a small piece of that machine is incredibly wonderful."[ 55] The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester " and "This Time " for theseries finale .[ 56] [ 57] Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for writing "This Time".[ 58]
Other work On July 20, 2010, Criss released an independently producedEP calledHuman [ 59] Entertainment Weekly Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums[ 60] [ 29] American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).[ 61] Sony Music Entertainment .[ 62] [ 63] StarKid 's first national concert tour,The SPACE Tour , for the New York and Boston shows, and, in the summer of 2012, he joined them again for their second national tour,Apocalyptour , for the Los Angeles and New York shows.[ 64] [ 65]
In January 2012, Criss made hisBroadway debut, replacingDaniel Radcliffe in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch in the revival ofHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Al Hirschfeld Theatre .[ 66] [ 67] Girl Most Likely Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and was released nationwide on July 19, 2013. Previously titledImogene , the film starredKristen Wiig ,Annette Bening , andMatt Dillon .[ 68] [ 69]
In January 2013, Criss performed forUS President Barack Obama ,First Lady Michelle Obama , andVice President Joe Biden at theinaugural balls of the57th Presidential Inauguration .[ 70] Yale University 's a cappella singing groupThe Whiffenpoofs .[ 71] [ 72] Glee , StarKid, hisHuman EP, and new material from his upcoming solo album.[ 73] [ 74]
Criss duringHedwig and the Angry Inch Criss took on the role of Hedwig inHedwig and the Angry Inch Belasco Theater .[ 75] [ 76]
In 2017, Criss reunited withGlee creatorRyan Murphy to portray serial killerAndrew Cunanan in thesecond season of Murphy's anthology seriesAmerican Crime Story [ 77] Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and theGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film .[ 78] Lost Boys Life EP features four songs written by the duo.[ 79] Billboard ' s Hot Singles Sales chart.[ 80] Homework .[ 81] Billboard Heatseekers Chart[ 82] Billboard ' s Independent Albums chart.[ 83]
On July 10, 2019, it was announced that Criss would be an actor, executive producer, and creator forRoyalties Quibi . Criss worked with previous collaborators Matt and Nick Lang of Team StarKid, who co-wrote the series as well as executive produce.[ 84] [ 85] Hollywood Muppets Haunted Mansion [ 86]
In March 2021, singerBrandy released the single "Starting Now", which Criss co-wrote.[ 87] [ 88] [ 89] [ 90] [ 91] [ 92] Disney Princess Remixed — An Ultimate Princess Celebration , a music special that will also feature other princesses, premiering August 2021 on the Disney Channel andDisney+ .[ 93] Christmas-themed album throughDecca Records . In December 2022, Criss went on aChristmas-themed tour across the U.S. with songs from the album.[ 94] [ 95] David Mamet 'sAmerican Buffalo Sam Rockwell andLaurence Fishburne .[ 96] [ 97] [ 98] Maybe Happy Ending Belasco Theatre since November 2024[ 99] [ 100]
Media appearances Criss has appeared on the magazine covers ofBillboard [ 101] Entertainment Weekly [ 102] Out [ 103] Playbill [ 104] TV Guide [ 105] Da Man [ 106] GT [ 107] Prestige [ 108] Essential Homme .[ 109] Uniqlo , a Japanese clothing line.[ 110] People ' sSexiest Men Alive (2011),[ 111] [ 112] [ 113] GQ 's "30 Under 30: The Most Stylish Young Men In Hollywood" list (2012).[ 114]
Other projects Criss is an investor and partner of The Motley, a California-based men's grooming e-tailer.[ 115] Elsie Fest , a music festival which features Broadway and pop music acts. The first annual show was held on September 27, 2015, in New York City.[ 116]
Advocacy and charity work Criss is an advocate forLGBT rights and is an active supporter ofThe Trevor Project , the leading national organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Criss is the recipient ofVariety 's Power of Youth Philanthropy award for his contributions to The Trevor Project.[ 117] [ 102] [ 118]
Criss has been a spokesperson for various organizations, includingRock the Vote and the Foundation for New American Musicals.[ 119] [ 120]
Criss recorded theBob Dylan song "New Morning ", featuring his brother, Chuck Criss, forAmnesty International . It was part of the compilation albumChimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International [ 121]
Criss has performed at various charity benefits includingAmerican Conservatory Theater ,AIDS Project Los Angeles ,New Conservatory Theatre Center ,Toys for Tots ,City of Hope National Medical Center ,Motion Picture & Television Fund , Public School Arts,MusiCares Foundation ,The Old Vic ,UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center ,Big Brothers Big Sisters of America ,Young Storytellers Foundation , and theElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation .[ 53]
Personal life In January 2018, Criss announced he was engaged to Mia Swier, his girlfriend of seven and a half years.[ 122] [ 123] [ 124] [ 125] [ 126] [ 127] [ 128]
Filmography
Film
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Eastwick Josh Burton Recurring role, 5 episodes Little White Lie [ 134] Toby Phillips 11 episodes; also co-songwriter and musical producer 2010 Cold Case Ruben Harris Episode: "Free Love " 2010–15 Glee Blaine Anderson Recurring role (Season 2 ); 14 episodes[ 135] 2011 Archer Mikey and Tommy Voice, episode: "Placebo Effect" Life of Leopold [ 136] Leopold Bonar Voice 2011–12 The Glee Project Himself 4 episodes 2012 Glee: Don't Stop Believing Himself Documentary onGlee The Cleveland Show [ 137] Hunter Voice, episode: "Jesus Walks" 2013 Web Therapy Augie Sayles 3 episodes 2013 Teen Choice Awards Co-host Co-hosted withLucy Hale 2014 Whose Line Is It Anyway? Himself Episode: "Darren Criss" 2015–17 Transformers: Robots in Disguise Sideswipe Voice[ 138] [ 139] [ 132] 2015 American Horror Story: Hotel Justin Recurring role, 2 episodes 2016 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Take Time (and Space) Raphael Voice, short[ 132] Transformers: Rescue Bots Sideswipe Voice, episode: "The Need for Speed" Hairspray Live! Himself Television special,NBC 2017 Supergirl Music Meister [ 140] Episode: "Star-Crossed" The Flash Episode: "Duet " 2018 The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Andrew Cunanan 9 episodes 2020 Saturday Night Seder Himself Television special The Disney Family Singalong Himself Television special Hollywood Raymond Ainsley 7 episodes; also executive producer Royalties Pierce 10 episodes; also executive producer Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye Ryan Reynolds Episode: "The Wolf at the Door" 2021 Trese Marco Voice, 4 episodes[ 141] [ 132] Rick and Morty Bruce Chutback / Naruto Voice, 2 episodes Muppets Haunted Mansion The Caretaker TV special Yasuke Haruto Voice, 6 episodes[ 132] 2022 Green Eggs and Ham Looka Voice, 7 episodes 2023 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Taylor Episode: "The Testi-Roastial" 2023–24 Solar Opposites Various Voice, 2 episodes 2024–present Hazbin Hotel Saint Peter Voice, 2 episodes[ 142] 2024–25 Gabby's Dollhouse Marty the Party Cat Voice, 3 episodes 2024–present Beastars Melon Voice, 8 episodes
Theatre
Video games
Web
Musical performances Year Event Location Notes 2010–2013 Trevor Live Los Angeles Benefit forThe Trevor Project . In 2010, Criss sang "Not Alone " and "Teenage Dream" withGlee 'Katy Perry , in 2011, he sangTom Jones ' hit, "It's Not Unusual ", in 2012 he sang an acoustic version of Katy Perry's "Part of Me ", and in 2013, he co-sang lead, with the cast ofGlee , theCharlie Chaplin song '"Smile ".[ 166] [ 167] 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year Los Angeles Criss andGlee 'Barbra Streisand , in honor of her being namedMusiCares Person of the Year by theMusiCares Foundation .[ 168] 2011 Glee Live! In Concert! US, Canada, England & Ireland The 16th most successful concert tour of 2011, grossing more than $40 million, with total attendance topping 485,000. All 40 dates sold out, including shows atStaples Center ,Nassau Coliseum , andThe O2 Arenas in London and Dublin.[ 53] [ 54] 2011 ASCAP Pop Music AwardsLos Angeles Criss paid tribute toRod Stewart by singing a ballad version of Stewart's song "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? ", while accompanying himself on piano.[ 169] [ 170] 2011 Billboard Hollywood Reporter Los Angeles Criss honored composerAlan Menken with a medley of his ownDisney songs, singing alongside Broadway starLea Salonga .[ 171] 2011 The SPACE Tour New York & Boston StarKid Productions ' first national concert tour. Majority of songs performed were written and composed by Criss.[ 172] 2011 Sing Out, Raise Hope, Benefit Concert New York Criss performed atLincoln Center with thea cappella singing groups ofHarvard University 'sKrokodiloes ,Princeton University 'sNassoons , andYale University 'sThe Whiffenpoofs , at a benefit concert for theElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation andThe Trevor Project .[ 173] 2012 E! Entertainment pre-Oscar ShowLos Angeles Criss sang "The Rainbow Connection " withKermit the Frog for the pre-show of the84th Academy Awards .[ 174] 2012 Apocalyptour New York & Los Angeles StarKid Productions ' second national concert tour.[ 175] 2012 Fundraiser forBarack Obama Los Angeles Criss performed for thePresident of the United States at anLGBT -sponsored campaign fundraising gala.[ 176] 2013 57th Presidential Inauguration Washington, D.C. 2013 Listen Up Tour US, Canada & France Criss headlined his first solo music tour, which visited 18 cities from May 29 – June 30. The set included songs fromGlee StarKid , hisHuman [ 73] [ 74] 2013 A Capitol Fourth Washington, D.C. Criss co-headlined the 4th of July celebration concert on theNational Mall .[ 181] 2014 Michael Feinstein's New Year's Eve at the Rainbow Room New York Criss co-sang withMichael Feinstein a medley ofFrank Sinatra songs. 2016 Broadway Today with Darren Criss and Betsy Wolfe Washington, D.C., N.Y.C. & Toronto Criss co-headlined withBetsy Wolfe a Broadway-themed concert tour, accompanied by theNational Symphony Orchestra , conducted bySteven Reineke . Performances were held atThe Kennedy Center ,Carnegie Hall , andRoy Thomson Hall . 2016 The Little Mermaid in Concert Los Angeles Criss co-headlined the concert at theHollywood Bowl , playing the part of "Prince Eric".[ 182] * Note: This is a selection of Criss' musical performances, not a complete list.
Discography Solo A Very Darren Crissmas (2021)[ 183] EPs Glee albumsGlee: The Music, The Christmas Album Glee: The Music, Volume 4 Glee: The Music, Volume 5 Glee: The Music Presents the Warblers Glee: The Music, Volume 6 Glee: The 3D Concert Movie Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2 Glee: The Music, Volume 7 Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1 Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3 Glee Sings the Beatles Glee: The Music – Celebrating 100 Episodes (2013)StarKid Productions albums
Independent songs
Computer Games
Music videos
Tours and residencies Headlining tours Listen Up! Tour (2013)[ 184] Co-headlining tours Residencies A Very Darren Crissmas (2022)[ 185]
Awards and nominations
Notes
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