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Chris Colfer

Actor, Writer, ProducerBorn May 27, 1990 (35 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Struck by Lightning

Known For

  • Glee
  • Struck by Lightning
  • Glee: The 3D Concert Movie

Featured Videos

  • Chris Colfer On Edina And Patsy
    Chris Colfer On Edina And PatsyAbsolutely Fabulous: The MovieBehind the Scenes
  • Gwendoline Christie On Getting Involved (US)
    Gwendoline Christie On Getting Involved (US)Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieBehind the Scenes
  • Chris Colfer On Inspiration (US)
    Chris Colfer On Inspiration (US)Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieBehind the Scenes

Chris Colfer Filmography

2023
The Price of Glee (TV Series) · as Self - Former Member Of Glee Cast
2021
The Kids Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Self
2021
Name That Tune (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant
2020
Earth to Ned (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star
2020
GMA3: What You Need to Know (TV Series) · as Self
2020
Stars In The House (TV Series) · as Self
2020
Visible: Out on Television (TV Series) · as Self (actor - Glee)
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self
2019
Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2017
Pop Life (TV Series) · as Self
2016
Match Game (2016) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist
2015
Chopped Junior (TV Series) · as Self - Judge
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self
2015
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self
2014
2014
The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Winner & Nominee
2013
The Queen Latifah Show (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2013
Hollywood Game Night (TV Series) · as Self
2013
The 39th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Winner & Presenter
2012
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2012
Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Teen Choice Awards 2012 · as Self - Winner & Presenter
2012
Larry King Now (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2012
Kathy (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2012
2012
2012
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member
2012
CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
The Daly Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2011
Anderson (TV Series) · as Self
2011
The Glee Project (TV Series) · as Self
2011
Big Morning Buzz Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
2011
Piers Morgan Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
2011
2010
Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self
2010
The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2010
Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self
2010
2010 MTV Video Music Awards · as Self - Presenter
2010
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2010
Teen Choice Awards 2010 · as Self - Co-Host, Winner & Accepting Award
2010
2010
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member
2010
2009
The Teen Choice Awards 2009 · as Self - The Cast Of Glee
2009
The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2008
The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2007
Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2007
vlogbrothers (TV Series) · as Self
2005
The Tyra Banks Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2005
Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2003
Comedy Central Roasts (TV Series) · as Self - Audience
2003
Australian Idol (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member
2001
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1999
Teen Choice Awards (TV Series) · as Self
1997
The View (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1994
Inside the Actors Studio (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1992
Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1988
This Morning (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1986
The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1975
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest

2025
2021
Ridley Jones (TV Series) · as Kosy
2017
Julie's Greenroom (TV Series)
2016
2012
Struck by Lightning · as Carson Phillips
2012
8 · as Ryan Kendall
2011
The Chew (TV Series)
2011
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie · as Kurt Hummel
2011
Glee Encore · as Kurt Hummel
2010
Hot in Cleveland (TV Series) · as Tony Chase
2010
Marmaduke · as Drama Dog #2 (voice)
2009
The Cleveland Show (TV Series)
2009
Glee (TV Series) · as Kurt Hummel
2009
2009
Glee Casting Session · as Kurt Hummel
2006
Rachael Ray (TV Series)
1987
Biography (TV Series) · as Kurt Hummel
The Potters · as Asher Potter

2012
Struck by Lightning · as Executive Producer

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