Darren Criss

Darren Everett Criss is an American actor, singer, and songwriter best known for playing Blaine Anderson on the television series Glee and Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

Darren Criss is an American actor, singer, and songwriter best known for playing Blaine Anderson on the television series Glee and Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. He has also worked in Broadway theatre, film, and music. Criss has won major television awards for his performance as Cunanan.

Early life and background

Darren Everett Criss was born in San Francisco, California, in 1987. He later studied at the University of Michigan and began performing professionally at a young age.

Television career

Criss rose to prominence through Glee, where he played Blaine Anderson. He later earned major acclaim for portraying Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

Stage and music work

In addition to screen acting, Criss has built a stage career on Broadway and off-Broadway. He has appeared in Broadway productions including How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, American Buffalo, and Little Shop of Horrors. He is a co-founder and co-owner of Team StarKid, a theatre group associated with musical productions. He has also released solo music, including the EP Masquerade and the holiday album A Very Darren Crissmas.

Awards and recognition

Criss received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role in American Crime Story. His work has also been recognized by other entertainment awards and theatre audiences.