Chris Colfer Biography

Golden Globe Award-winning Chris Colfer is an actor, producer, author, and singer. The versatile personality came to limelight and gained international fame following his portrayal of the gay Kurt Hummel on the television series Glee. For his impressive performance in the series, the actor has won many prestigious accolades. He is also known for his work in Struck by Lightning. Besides, the actor is also a bestselling author. He has written a book The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. 

Early Life And Childhood Of Chris Colfer

Chris Colfer was born Christopher Paul Colfer was born on the 27th of May, 1990 in Clovis, California. He is the son of Karyn Colfer and Timothy Colfer. He showcased a passion for writing at a very small age and wrote a novel named A Land of Stories.

 

 

 

 

 

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Colfer attended the Clovis East High School. At that time, he was heavily involved with several speech and debate programs winning numerous speech and debate champion titles. 

Regarding his nationality and ethnicity, Colder is a White American. 

Chris Colfer's Professional Career 

Chris Colfer kick-started his career in the acting fraternity by appearing at the community theater West Side Story. He starred in Russel Fish: The Sausage and Eggs Incident and left his admission in the Harvard University.

Colfer came to a limelight after playing the role of a fashionable gay countertenor Kurt Hummel in Fox’s hit TV series Glee. His role has been widely appreciated and has managed to win him a Golden Globe Award as well as two Emmy Award nominations. He has also won the People’s Choice Awards for his role. In the series, the actor shared the screen alongside Dianna Agron, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, and Kevin McHale. 

Colfer appeared in comedy movie Struck By Lightning. In 2016, she appeared in the Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. He also made his guest appearance in Chopped Junior. The following year, it was announced that he is running a new TV show called Indigo. 

Prior to movies and TV, Colfer released a book under the title Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal in 2012. 

Chris Colfer's Net Worth And Salary 

Chris Colfer has gained a tremendous popularity for his performance in both movies and TV projects. The actor has also earned a hefty amount of net worth which according to Celebrity net worth is around $8 million, as of 2018.

Colder has an annual salary of $45 thousand. In the year 2013, he purchased a home for $1.15 million on a Hollywood Hills bachelor pad. The mansion boasts a custom red cabinetry, huge pantry, granite countertops, Viking appliances, and a quaint breakfast area too. 

Colder sold his Laurel Canyon home for $945,000 at the end of 2013. The fortress he bought on March 3, 2011, for $860,000 which features the 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,462 square foot home. 

Colder is also the proud owner of Audi 6 which worth around $46,000. 

Chris Colfer's Personal Life, Girlfriend, And Affair 

Chris Colfer is not married who is openly a gay. He has been known to be dating fellow actor Will Sherrod. The couple has been in a relationship since 2013 and the affair of their seems to be getting pretty well.

Colfer has never dated any girlfriend and has not been associated with any girl from the acting fraternity. His relationship with Will is going pretty well and by the looks of it, it certainly seems that the couple will certainly tie the knot real soon. 

Colfer is also active on social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with the impressive fan following. He is an active supporter of animal rights as well and stresses on the importance of adopting animals from shelters.

 

 

 

 

 

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Chris Colfer's Body Measurement 

Chris Colfer stands at the height of 5' 10½" (1.79 m). His weight is 75kg. He has a blue colored eye and brown colored hair.