Darren Criss

Darren Everett Criss, better known by his stage name Darren Criss, is an actor, singer, and songwriter from the United States. He is a founder member and co-owner of StarKid Productions, a Chicago-based musical theater company. Darren Criss rose to prominence after starring as Harry Potter in StarKid’s musical production of A Very Potter Musical. He also composed the majority of the music and lyrics for the film. Their debut album, Me and My Dick, broke Billboard history by becoming the first student-produced musical song to chart. He became well-known for his portrayal of Blaine Anderson on the Fox musical comedy-drama Glee.

Net Worth of Darren Criss:

Darren Criss is a partner and investor of The Motley, a men’s grooming e-tailer based in California.

In 2011, he was featured in the fall ad campaign for Uniqlo, a Japanese apparel line.

Famous For:

  • Role of Blaine Anderson in American musical comedy-drama television series, Glee.
  • People’s Sexiest Men Alive in 2011.
  • Number 1 on AfterElton’s “Hot 100” list in 2011 and 2012.
  • Number 1 on GQ Magazine’s “30 Under 30: The Most Stylish Young Men in Hollywood” list in 2012.
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Darren Criss Source: @everydaykoala

Gossips and Rumors:

Darren Criss, 31, has added another award to his collection after winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for his portrayal of serial killer Andrew Cunanan in the second season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

He dedicated the medal to his Filipino mother, Cerina Criss, as he accepted it.

“This has been a magnificent year for representation in Hollywood, and I am so incredibly pleased to be a teeny tiny part of it as the son of a firecracker Filipino woman from Cebu who dreamed of coming to this nation and being invited to cool parties like this,” he said. I’m sure you’re watching this, Mom. I am deeply in love with you. I’d like to dedicate this to you. This is fantastic,” says the narrator.

Early Life of Darren Criss:

On February 5, 1987, Darren Criss was born. Darren Everett Criss is his given name. Charles William Criss and Cerina Criss were his parents. He was born in the United States, in the city of San Francisco. He is a citizen of the United States of America. Charles “Chuck” Criss, his older brother, is his sibling. Darren grew raised in San Francisco with his brother. They lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, for a short time. Aquarius is his zodiac sign. He went to Roman Catholic schools and Stuart Hall for Boys for his elementary schooling. In 2005, he graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory High School. He went to the University of Michigan to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance with minors in Musicology and Italian.

His musical talents led him to begin violin instruction at a young age. For the next fifteen years, he received classical training.

He went to the American Conservatory Theater to study theater performing.

Career of Darren Criss of Darren Criss:

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Darren Criss married Mia Swier in February 2019. Source: @everydaykoala

Theater

In 1997, he made his professional theatrical debut in 42nd Street Moon’s Fanny. He was only ten years old at the time. Do I Hear a Waltz?, Babes in Arms, A Christmas Carol, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and additional films followed.

StarKid Productions

He co-founded StarKid Productions with his friends after graduating from the University of Michigan.

In the musical comedy A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel, and A Very Potter Senior Year, he played Harry Potter and received critical acclaim.

Broadway

In January 2012, he made his Broadway debut in the Al Hirschfeld Theatre revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. In the character of J. Pierrepont Finch, he took over from Daniel Radcliffe.

From April to July 2015, he played Hedwig in the Belasco Theatre production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Television

In 2009, he made his television debut in the role of Josh Burton on Eastwick.

He rose to prominence after portraying Blaine Anderson on the Fox television series Glee from 2010 to 2015.

He’s also appeared in Web Therapy, Six by Sondheim, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, American Horror Story: Hotel, Supergirl, and The Flash.

In 2017, he played serial killer Andrew Cunanan in Murphy’s anthology series American Crime Story’s second season.

Film

In September 2012, he made his feature film debut in the comedy Girl Most Likely.

I Adora You and The Chicago 8 are two short films in which he has appeared.

In The Wind Rises, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, and Stan Lee’s Mighty 7, he has voice-over roles.

Music

While at the University of Michigan, he began his solo music career.

Human, his self-produced EP, was released in 2010.

In January 2013, he performed at the 57th Presidential Inauguration’s inaugural balls for US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden.

Year of 2011, he took part in StarKid’s first national concert tour, The Space Tour, and in 2012, he took part in the second national concert tour, Apocalyptour.

In 2013, he embarked on his first solo music tour, which took him to 17 locations across the United States, Canada, and France.

Elsie Fest, billed as “New York City’s first outdoor music event showcasing tunes from the stage and screen,” was co-founded by him in 2015.

Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, Out, Playbill, TV Guide, Da Man, GT, Essential Homme, and Prestige have all featured him on their covers.

Personal Life of Darren Criss:

Darren Criss, who is 31 years old, is single but engaged. Mia Swier is his fiancée. In January 2018, they announced their engagement. They began their relationship in 2010.

Body Measurements of Darren Criss:

The 31-year-old actor stands 1.73 meters tall, or 5 feet and 8 inches. Darren Criss weighs 152 pounds, or 69 kilograms. He has a slender physique. He has taken good care of his body. His eyes are hazel, and his hair is black.

Quick Facts About Darren Criss

Celebrated Name Darren Criss
Age 34 Years
Nick Name Harry Potter, Dare, Dcriss, Blaine
Birth Name Darren Everett Criss
Birth Date 1987-02-05
Gender Male
Profession Actor
Place Of Birth San Francisco, California
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American
Father Charles William Criss
Mother Cerina Criss
Brothers Charles “Chuck” Criss
Home Town San Francisco
Horoscope Aquarius
School Stuart Hall for Boys
High School Saint Ignatius College
University University of Michigan
First Telefilm Eastwick
Debut Movie Girl Most Likely
Marital Status Engaged
Wife Mia Swier (Fiancee)
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 152 lbs (69 kg)
Body Type Slim
Eye Color Hazel
Hair Color Black
Net Worth $3.5 million
Famous For role of Blaine Anderson in American musical comedy-drama television series, Glee.
Genre Pop