Darren Criss

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Darren Criss born?February 5, 1987
2. Where was Darren Criss born?San Jose, California, USA
3. What is Darren Criss known for?Primetime Emmy Award (2018), Golden Globe Award (2019), two Tony Awards (2025)
4. What is the career?Actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and co-founder of StarKid Productions and Elsie Fest
5. Who is Darren Criss?Darren Criss is a singer, actor, and songwriter who became famous for his role as Blaine Anderson on the TV show Glee. He also writes music and has performed on Broadway and in movies.
6. What was Darren Criss's first big TV role?His first major TV role was playing Blaine Anderson, a charismatic warbler, on the musical comedy series Glee from 2010 to 2015.

StarKid Productions: A musical theater company founded by college students, known for its popular online parody musicals.
Elsie Fest: An annual outdoor music festival in New York City celebrating music from stage and screen.
American Crime Story: An acclaimed anthology television series that dramatizes true crime events.