Darren Criss
Acting
Born: February 5, 1987 (age 39) · San Francisco, California, USA
Highest Rated
Biography
Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame starring on the television series Glee (2010–2015) and received Emmy and Golden Globe acting awards for his leading role as spree killer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018). He has also appeared on Broadway and in film and has released several musical albums. A founding member and co-owner of StarKid Productions, a musical theater company based in Chicago, Criss first garnered attention playing the lead role of Harry Potter in, and writing most of the music and lyrics for, StarKid's musical production of A Very Potter Musical. Criss has also starred on Broadway as a replacement in both How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In 2015, Criss co-founded Elsie Fest which is touted as "New York City's first outdoor music festival celebrating tunes from the stage and screen". 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's American Crime Story. Subtitled The Assassination of Gianni Versace (2018), Criss's portrayal of spree killer Andrew Cunanan received acclaim from critics, and earned him an Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries, or Television Film.
Known for
The Flash
2014
Rick and Morty
2013
American Horror Story
2011
Supergirl
2015
Midway
2019
Hazbin Hotel
2024
Archer
2009
American Crime Story
2016
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
Glee
2009
Solar Opposites
2020
Justice Society: World War II
2021
Photos (20)
Movies (24)
Midway
Commander Eugene Lindsey
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Legion of Super-Heroes
Superman (voice)
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Muppets Haunted Mansion
The Caretaker
Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
Babes
Doula as a Man
Justice League: Warworld
Superman / Agent Kent (voice)
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Raphael (voice)
Justice Society: World War II
Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Aaron Christopherson (archive footage)
Girl Most Likely
Lee
Glee: The Concert Movie
Blaine Anderson
Six by Sondheim
Frank
Speech & Debate
Darren Criss
Show of Titles
"Fade Out – Fade In" Performer
MISCAST26
2026
Luna Goes Cruising
Rufus (voice)
The Chicago 8
Yippee Man
All You Ever Wished For
Tyler Hutton
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
Micro (voice)
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
Turtles Take Time (and Space)
Raphael (voice)
TV Shows (25)
Rick and Morty
Bruce Chutback (voice) · 1 eps
Rick and Morty
Additional Voices (voice) · 1 eps
The Flash
Music Meister · 1 eps
American Horror Story
Justin · 2 eps
Cold Case
Reuben Harris (1969) · 1 eps
Glee
Blaine Anderson · 90 eps
Supergirl
Music Meister · 1 eps
Hazbin Hotel
St. Peter (voice) · 2 eps
Archer
Mikey / Tommy (voice) · 1 eps
American Crime Story
Andrew Cunanan · 9 eps
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Taylor · 1 eps
Solar Opposites
Jesse's Girl Choir #2 & #3 (voice) · 1 eps
Solar Opposites
Splash / Z'ash (voice) · 1 eps
My Adventures with Superman
Jon Kent / Superboy (voice) · 3 eps
My Adventures with Superman
Jonathan Lane / Superboy (voice) · 3 eps
Green Eggs and Ham
Looka (voice) · 6 eps
Transformers: Robots In Disguise
Sideswipe (voice) · 71 eps
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles · 3 eps
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles · 2 eps
Yasuke
Haruto (voice) · 6 eps
Hollywood
Raymond Ainsley · 7 eps
Eastwick
Josh Burton · 5 eps
Trese
Marco Guerrero (voice) · 3 eps
Royalties
Pierce · 10 eps
Little White Lie
Toby Phillips · 11 eps
Self / Appearances (38)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 2 eps
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Conan
Self · 1 eps
The View
Self - Guest · 1 eps
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Tony Awards
Self - Host · 1 eps
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self · 1 eps
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self · 1 eps
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Self · 1 eps
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self · 2 eps
Steve
Self · 1 eps
Lip Sync Battle
Self · 1 eps
Stars in the House
Self · 2 eps
Name That Tune
Self - Contestant · 1 eps
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest · 2 eps
Trailblazer Honors
Self · 1 eps
Celebrity Name Game
Self · 2 eps
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
Self - Guest · 2 eps
Celebrity IOU
Self · 1 eps
Drop the Mic
Self · 1 eps
That's My Jam
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Glee Project
Self - Guest Judge / Mentor · 3 eps
LadyGang
Self · 1 eps
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
Activate: The Global Citizen Movement
Self · 1 eps
The Disney Family Singalong
Self - Performer
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Self
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Self
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
Self
Christmas Carols on ITV
Self - Performer · 1 eps
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Self
The Queen Family Singalong
Self - Host
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
Teen Choice Awards
Self - Host · 1 eps
Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years
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