Darren Criss

Born: 1987-02-05

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.


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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three

as Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One

as Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Released: 2024-01-08

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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two

as Superman / Earth-2 Superman (voice)
Released: 2024-04-22

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as Doula as a Man
Released: 2024-05-17

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Justice League: Warworld

as Superman / Agent Kent (voice)
Released: 2023-07-25

Until now, the Justice League has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when...

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Midway

as Commander Eugene Lindsey
Released: 2019-11-06

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Justice Society: World War II

as Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
Released: 2021-04-27

When the Flash finds himself dropped into the middle of World War II, he joins forces with...

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as Raphael (voice)
Released: 2019-03-31

Batman, Batgirl, and Robin forge an alliance with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight...

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Muppets Haunted Mansion

as The Caretaker
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Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.

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Superman: Man of Tomorrow

as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
Released: 2020-08-23

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Legion of Super-Heroes

as Superman (voice)
Released: 2023-02-07

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as Aaron Christopherson (archive footage)
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as Lee
Released: 2012-09-07

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Speech & Debate

as Darren Criss
Released: 2017-04-07

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Glee: The Concert Movie

as Blaine Anderson
Released: 2011-08-11

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as Frank
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All You Ever Wished For

as Tyler Hutton
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A Very Potter Musical

as Harry Potter
Released: 2009-04-09

In April 2009, a group of University of Michigan students (Team StarKid) performed what was...

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Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

as Self
Released: 2022-06-10

Bob Saget’s friends and family honor the late comedian during a night of laughter and music with...

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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

as Self
Released: 2023-12-21

CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary...

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The Disney Family Singalong

as Self
Released: 2020-04-16

Ryan Seacrest hosts a nationwide singalong event featuring celebrities and their families as...

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Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier

as Self
Released: 2013-11-28

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A Very Potter Senior Year

as Harry Potter
Released: 2013-03-15

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Stan Lee's Mighty 7

as Micro (voice)
Released: 2014-02-01

When seven aliens crash land in the desert night, Stan Lee discovers that they are being chased...

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Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

as Self - Guest
Released: 2023-04-26

Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s...

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The Chicago 8

as Yippee Man
Released: 2011-06-04

Based on actual court transcripts of 8 anti-war protesters on trial for conspiring to cause...

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The Queen Family Singalong

as Self - Host
Released: 2021-11-04

Popular artists, including Adam Lambert, Derek Hough, Alexander Jean, Fall Out Boy, Jimmie...

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A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

as Self
Released: 2018-11-28

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate with friends, family and song.

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A Very Potter Sequel

as Harry Potter
Released: 2010-07-22

Harry and his pals are back for more adventure than ever when they face off against dark...

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Glee: Keep on Believin'

as Self
Released: 2012-04-10

A Biography documentary going behind the scenes of the hit show 'Glee,' featuring interviews...

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Luna Goes Cruising

as Rufus (voice)
Released: 2015-04-17

A dog named Luna and her owner interact with each other and other pets as they attempt to find...

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Turtles Take Time (and Space)

as Raphael (voice)
Released: 2016-07-22

The Turtles discover an artifact that sends them through time and space.

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StarKid Homecoming

as Self
Released: 2019-12-18

This special reunion concert will feature original cast members from our very first show (and...

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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

as Self
Released: 2021-12-25

Featuring the Christmas Day Parade down Main Street U.S.A., heartwarming stories and amazing...

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The Space Tour

as Himself - Songwriter / Special Guest
Released: 2012-03-24

Join Team StarKid as they blast off on the SPACE (StarKid Precarious Auditory Concert...

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A Very StarKid Reunion

as uncredited
Released: 2015-12-04

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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

as uncredited
Released: 2021-11-28

Celebrity musical performances; sneak peeks at new adventures to come at Disney Parks.

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Backstage With Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years

as himself
Released: 2014-12-14

For the first time, viewers have unprecedented access to the fast pace and high stakes world of...

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Rick and Morty

as Additional Voices (voice)
First aired: 2013-12-02

Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected...

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Rick and Morty

as Bruce Chutback (voice)
First aired: 2013-12-02

Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected...

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The Flash

as Music Meister
First aired: 2014-10-07

After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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American Horror Story

as Justin
First aired: 2011-10-05

An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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Supergirl

as Music Meister
First aired: 2015-10-26

Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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Glee

as Blaine Anderson
First aired: 2009-05-19

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own...

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Archer

as Mikey / Tommy (voice)
First aired: 2009-09-17

Sterling Archer is the world's most daunting spy. He works for ISIS, a spy agency run by his...

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Cold Case

as Reuben Harris (1969)
First aired: 2003-09-28

The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned...

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Hazbin Hotel

as St. Peter (voice)
First aired: 2024-01-18

In attempt to find a non-violent alternative for reducing Hell's overpopulation, the daughter of...

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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American Crime Story

as Andrew Cunanan
First aired: 2016-02-02

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

as Taylor
First aired: 2017-03-16

It’s 1958 Manhattan and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she’s ever wanted - the perfect...

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Tony Awards

as Self - Host
First aired: 1956-04-01

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...

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Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

as Self
First aired: 2014-12-21

PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through...

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Carpool Karaoke: The Series

as Self
First aired: 2017-08-08

Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists...

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Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self
First aired: 2015-08-02

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of...

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Lip Sync Battle

as Self
First aired: 2015-04-02

Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their...

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Whose Line Is It Anyway?

as Self
First aired: 2013-07-16

Comedian Aisha Tyler hosts this improv comedy show where the actors on the show - Wayne Brady,...

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Yasuke

as Haruto (voice)
First aired: 2021-04-29

A peaceful boatman once known as the Black Samurai is pulled back into conflict when he takes a...

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Stars in the House

as Self
First aired: 2020-03-16

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains...

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Green Eggs and Ham

as Looka (voice)
First aired: 2019-11-08

Guy-Am-I, an inventor, and his friend Sam-I-Am go on a cross-country trip that would test the...

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Celebrity Name Game

as Self
First aired: 2014-09-22

Celebrity Name Game is an American syndicated game show which premiered on September 22, 2014....

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Hollywood

as Raymond Ainsley
First aired: 2020-05-01

In post-World War II Hollywood, an ambitious group of aspiring actors and filmmakers will do...

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Web Therapy

as Augie Sayles
First aired: 2008-09-22

Fiona Wallice is a therapist with limited patience for others' problems.

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Transformers: Robots In Disguise

as Sideswipe (voice)
First aired: 2015-03-14

Years after the events of Predacons Rising, Bumblebee is summoned back to Earth to battle...

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Name That Tune

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2021-01-06

A revival of the American television game show that put two contestants against each other to...

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Trese

as Marco Guerrero (voice)
First aired: 2021-06-11

In Manila, where dark supernatural forces pervade the criminal underworld, it’s up to Alexandra...

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The Glee Project

as Self
First aired: 2011-06-12

Performers compete for a multi-episode guest-starring role on season three of hit series Glee....

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Drop the Mic

as Self
First aired: 2017-10-24

Based on a popular segment on "The Late Late Show With James Corden" and emceed by rapper-actor...

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Celebrity IOU

as Self
First aired: 2020-04-13

Twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott help Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to...

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Eastwick

as Josh Burton
First aired: 2009-09-23

Three very different women find themselves drawn together by a mysterious man who unleashes...

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Trailblazer Honors

as Self
First aired: 2014-06-27

One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality.

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That's My Jam

as Self
First aired: 2021-11-29

This star-studded, music-comedy game show from Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon is infused with...

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The Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye

as Ryan Reynolds
First aired: 2020-10-13

When an alluring corporate corruption story falls unexpectedly into their laps, twin...

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Activate: The Global Citizen Movement

as Self
First aired: 2019-09-05

A six-part documentary series on Global Citizen’s efforts to combat global challenges connected...

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Royalties

as Pierce
First aired: 2020-06-01

A satirical take on the oft-untold story of songwriters behind the world’s biggest hits. The...

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LadyGang

as Self
First aired: 2018-10-28

Pop-culture commentary and no-holds-barred celebrity interviews from the fabulous trio of the...

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Teen Choice Awards

as Self - Host
First aired: 1999-08-01

The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were...

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