Darren Criss: American Actor, Singer,
Songwriter, Producer Biography
Full Name: Darren Everett Criss
Date of Birth: February 5, 1987
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Religion: Roman Catholic
Profession: Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Weight:
Approximately 69 kg (152 lbs)
Education
High School: Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco
College: University of Michigan
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theater Performance
Minor in Musicology and Italian
Family
Father: Charles William Criss (d. 2020) – Investment banker
Mother: Cerina Bru Criss – Filipino heritage
Sibling: One older brother, Charles “Chuck” Criss (musician, d. 2022)
Spouse: Mia Swier (m. 2019 – present)
Children: One daughter (born in 2022)
Career
Darren Criss began performing professionally in theater at a young age. His early breakout came in 2009 with the viral musical A Very Potter Musical, which he co-wrote and starred in with StarKid Productions.
He rose to international fame with his role as Blaine Anderson on Glee (2010–2015), where he became a fan favorite. His performances of songs like "Teenage Dream" and "Somewhere Only We Know" topped charts and showcased his strong musical talents.
Other notable projects include:
Most Likely Girls (2012)
Hollywood (2020, Netflix miniseries)
American Horror Story (guest roles)
Broadway performances in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Darren is also a musician and composer, having released solo music and worked on various soundtracks. He founded Computer Games, a pop band with his brother.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Darren Criss's estimated net worth is around $5 million , earned through acting, music, theater, and production.
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award (2018) – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series (The Assassination of Gianni Versace)
Golden Globe Award (2019) – Best Actor in a Limited Series
Screen Actors Guild Award – Ensemble nomination (Glee)
BroadwayWorld and Theater Awards – For theater work
Recognized for both acting and musical contributions
