User:Prettygoodtimes/Darren Criss

Darren Everett Criss is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and performer. He is best known for his role as Harry Potter in the online production "A Very Potter Musical." He currently has a supporting role as "Blaine" in Glee.

Background
Criss was raised in San Francisco, California, but later moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to attend college at the University of Michigan. A theater major, he and his friends created an idea for a Harry Potter musical. After taking part in the creation process, he starred as the leading role. The musical took the internet by storm, earning over 2.5 million views, as well as some mentions in magazines such as Us Weekly. They entitled this group "Starkid" or "Team Starkid" and created other shows, such as "Me And My Dick," "A Very Potter Sequel," and "Little White Lie." Criss is known for his soulful voice. Darren has one brother, Chuck Criss, guitarist and vocalist of the band Freelance Whales.

Career
Darren Criss earned his first major role as Josh Burton on the Eastwick television show in 2009. He later got the role of Blaine in season two of Glee, as a student from a rival Glee club, Dalton High School, who befriends Kurt Hummel.