Chris Colfer is one of the many new talents to emerge from the acclaimed musical series Glee . Beginning in May 2009, throughout the run of the Fox drama, Colfer played gay character Kurt Hummel. Even after Glee is over, Colfer continues to attract a huge following with his mesmerizing looks and superb acting skills.
Age, early life and rise to fame
Born Christopher Paul Colfer on May 27, 1990 in Clovis, California, the former Glee star is the first child of Karyn and Timothy Colfer. He has a younger sister Hannah. Growing up, Colfer was a victim of bullying to the extent that he eventually had to be homeschooled.
His literary passion dates back to his early years when he was able to write a short story about his daily experiences. He also had lymph node surgery earlier in his life which left him bedridden for a while. During this time he explored the world of fantasy that would eventually give birth to his future novels. Encouraged by his grandmother, Colfer’s best-selling fairytale stories are stories inspired by his childhood.
Colfer attended Clovis East High School and made his acting debut in the late 1990s. He was undeniably doomed when he landed the lead role on Glee, which aired from 2009-2015. His performance on the hit Fox series was memorable and not only made him popular but also earned him numerous awards. He is the recipient of the 2011 Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie and the People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor (sequentially from 2013 to 2015). He further proved his determination to break into the acting circuit that same year, appearing on Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list.
Colfer is the author of a trilogy publication – The Land of Stories . His first book series The Land of Tales: The Wishing Spell was published in 2012, followed by the second book series The Land of Tales: The Sorceress Returns which was published the next year. The success of these books prompted the publication of a third series, The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning in 2014.
Relationships; Is Chris Colfer gay, who is his boyfriend?
On the popular musical series Glee that commuted, Chris Colfer played the role of Kurt Hummel, an openly gay high school student struggling to be accepted in his society. After young fashionista Kurt became aware of his sexuality, his gay romance with boyfriend/husband Blaine (played by Darren Criss) made them both popular icons on the series.
Just like his character, in 2009 and at the age of 19, the former New York Times best-selling Glee star publicly admitted that he is gay, making him one of the youngest openly gay Hollywood actors at this time. Following his announcement, Colfer revealed that he had received letters from young viewers and their parents welcoming his bold move. According to Colfer, the show Glee has really done a lot to address issues that are specific to LGBT teens.
The openly gay actor has a boyfriend who is also an actor. Although the couple has been an item since January 2013, they prefer to keep details of their relationship private. Chris and Will are often seen together at events and occasions and have also made their love public on social media. The two were first spotted together on the red carpet at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards in January 2013 and have appeared together on several other occasions since.
Born on November 3, 1982, Will Sherrod is not only an actor but also a production coordinator who works behind the scenes. He has several projects to his credit such as Beowulf, Flight , and A Christmas Carol.
So far there are no records of Chris Colfer with any women involved. Prior to his current relationship with Will, the openly gay actor was linked to Darren Criss and Heather Morris. However, these rumors remain unconfirmed.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Chris Colfer is not only an actor, but also a writer and producer. As an author, he has successfully published three bestsellers. Through his numerous ventures, the actor has earned a modest financial portfolio. His net worth is currently estimated at $8 million.