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Chris Colfer Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Paul Colfer

Birth Place:Clovis, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

At the age of 14, he became the assistant director to a theatrical benefit for Valley Children's Hospital
Before deciding to pursue acting, he worked as a cookie server in his high school's cafeteria
Quote: "I really hope that one day [coming out] won't be a thing, and we'll get past this ridiculous - this really complex line between reality and fiction that always gets blurred․ It's crazy that people don't let actors work because they're gay․"
Quote: "[on his character Kurt Hummel in "Glee"] "My intention for Kurt is to show the world that not every zebra is the same shade, and just to give hope ․․․ And to show the little sparks of bravery that are in us all․""
Author of the children's fantasy book series "The Land of Stories․"
Best known for playing Kurt Hummel in "Glee" and Carson Phillips in "Struck by Lightning," a film he also wrote the screenplay for
The role of Kurt Hummel on "Glee" was specifically written for him because the show's producers were so impressed with his audition
Campaigned so much to sing "The Time Warp" on "Glee" that the show's producers decided to dedicate an entire episode to "The Rocky Horror Picture Show․"
In high school, he was part of the drama club, the debate club, was president of the writer's club and was editor of the school literary magazine

Awards

2009Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer: winner
2010Teen Choice Award-Most Fanatic Fans: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Dorian Award-TV Comedy Performance of the Year: winner
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: winner
2012Jury Prize-Best LGBT Film: winner
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: winner
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013TV Guide Award-Favorite TV Sidekick: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2014People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Chemistry: nominated
2014Young Hollywood Award-Best On-Screen Couple: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated