Darren Criss
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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
Credits
Midway (2019)
as Commander Eugene Lindsey
Babes (2024)
as Doula as a Man
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One (2024)
as Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Justice League: Warworld (2023)
as Superman / Agent Kent (voice)
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019)
as Raphael (voice)
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three (2024)
as Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two (2024)
as Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Justice Society: World War II (2021)
as Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
Legion of Super-Heroes (2023)
as Superman (voice)
Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020)
as Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)
as The Caretaker
Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)
as Aaron Christopherson (archive footage)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)
as Self - Guest
Girl Most Likely (2012)
as Lee
Speech & Debate (2017)
as Darren Criss
Six by Sondheim (2013)
as Frank
The Chicago 8 (2011)
as Yippee Man
Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)
as Blaine Anderson
Stan Lee's Mighty 7 (2014)
as Micro (voice)
Show of Titles (2021)
as "Fade Out – Fade In" Performer
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (2022)
as Self
The Disney Family Singalong (2020)
as Self - Performer
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023)
as Self
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018)
as Self
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025)
as Self
Turtles Take Time (and Space) (2016)
as Raphael (voice)
MISCAST26 (2026)
Actor
The Men of Midway (2020)
as Self
Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012)
as Self
Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission (2020)
as Self
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (2021)
as Self
All You Ever Wished For (2018)
as Tyler Hutton
The Queen Family Singalong (2021)
as Self - Host
Luna Goes Cruising (2015)
as Rufus (voice)
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (2021)
Actor
Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide (2019)
as self
Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years (2014)
as himself