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.

Chris Colfer is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Restoration at Grayson Manor (2025), Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016), Glee: The Concert Movie (2011), Glee (2009), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014). The recorded credits span 1975 to 2025, including 6 movies and 22 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.