Colfer, Chris (1990-…), is an American actor and writer. Colfer first rose to prominence portraying Kurt Hummel on the television show “Glee.” He has also written fantasy books for young adults.
Christopher Paul Colfer was born May 27, 1990, in Clovis, California. Colfer began performing in elementary school. He joined a local theater group, Good Company Players, when he was 10. For a few years, Colfer’s parents homeschooled him while he auditioned and performed with the group. 
After graduating from Clovis East High School, Colfer traveled to Los Angeles and auditioned for a role on “Glee.” He auditioned for the role of Artie, a bookish member of the glee club who uses a wheelchair. The show’s creator, the American television producer Ryan Murphy, created the role of Kurt Hummel for Colfer instead. As Kurt, Colfer portrayed a gay student coming to terms with his identity and finding a spot in the school’s glee club. “Glee” aired from 2009 to 2015. Critics praised Colfer for his portrayal of Kurt. On “Glee,” Colfer was also able to display his singing talent. Colfer’s countertenor singing range allowed him to cover songs like “Defying Gravity” from Wicked (2003), “Rose’s Turn” from the musical Gypsy (1959), and “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston (1993).
Colfer wrote, produced, and starred in the film Struck By Lightning, released in 2012. Also in 2012, Colfer’s debut novel, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, was published. Colfer continued the series through 2017, releasing one novel a year. The series tells the story of twins, Connor and Alex, who find themselves drawn into a magical world based on stories they had read. In 2018, the first book of Colfer’s series A Tale of Magic… was released. The series follows the adventures of fairy Brystal Evergreen before the events of The Land of Stories.
