Darren Criss
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.
85 acting credits
Acting · 85
Rick and Morty
2013
The Flash
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
American Horror Story
2011
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Hazbin Hotel
2024
Cold Case
2003
Glee
2009
Supergirl
2015
The View
1997
Archer
2009
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
Tony Awards
1956
American Crime Story
2016
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
Solar Opposites
2020
Stars in the House
2020
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
Lip Sync Battle
2015
Yasuke
2021
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
2017
Transformers: Robots In Disguise
2015
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
2013
Green Eggs and Ham
2019
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
2019
Web Therapy
2011
Name That Tune
2021
Drop the Mic
2017
Celebrity IOU
2020
Web Therapy
2008
Celebrity Name Game
2014
Midway
2019
Hollywood
2020
Eastwick
2009
Steve
2017
Trailblazer Honors
2014
That's My Jam
2021
Trese
2021
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One
2024
The Glee Project
2011
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three
2024
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two
2024
Justice League: Warworld
2023
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2019
Babes
2024
Justice Society: World War II
2021
Royalties
2020
LadyGang
2018
Legion of Super-Heroes
2023
Superman: Man of Tomorrow
2020
Glee: The Concert Movie
2011
Activate: The Global Citizen Movement
2019
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021
Girl Most Likely
2012
Teen Choice Awards
1999
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
2025
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
Six by Sondheim
2013
The Chicago 8
2011
Speech & Debate
2017
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
2022
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
2014
The Disney Family Singalong
2020
Show of Titles
2021
The Men of Midway
2020
Glee: Keep on Believin'
2012
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission
2020
All You Ever Wished For
2018
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
2021
Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years
2014
Maybe Happy Ending: A new Musical
2024
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2021
Luna Goes Cruising
2015
Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide
2019
Turtles Take Time (and Space)
2016
The Queen Family Singalong
2021
What the World Needs Now
2015
MISCAST26
2026
Maybe Happy Ending
2016