Darren Everett Criss 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.
Criss in 2023
Darren Criss at Northalsted Market Days in Chicago
Criss signing autographs during the premiere of Girl Most Likely
Image: Blaine Glee Tour Raise
Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that aired on Fox in the United States from May 19, 2009, to March 20, 2015. It centers on the New Directions, a glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School, that is located in the American state of Ohio, which competes as a show choir while its disparate members deal with social issues, especially regarding sexuality, race, family, teen relationships and teamwork.
Matthew Morrison was cast after Murphy spent three months observing actors on Broadway.
Cory Monteith portrayed glee club member Finn Hudson.
A promotional balloon for Glee in New York City.
Variety's Brian Lowry said that Jayma Mays as Emma offered "modest redemption" to an adult cast of "over-the-top buffoons".
