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Darren Criss is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and producer acclaimed for his versatile contributions to television, theater, and music.Born in San Francisco, Criss gained fame through his role as Blaine Anderson on 'Glee' and co-founding the theater group StarKid Productions. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' and has released solo music while starring in Broadway productions like 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'.

• Criss co-created StarKid Productions at the University of Michigan, where their Harry Potter parody musical 'A Very Potter Musical' (2009) became a viral YouTube sensation, launching his career.
• He made history as the first Filipino-American to win a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series (2018) for 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace'.
• In 2019, Criss married producer Mia Swier. They have two children and actively support LGBTQ+ charities, partly inspired by his 'Glee' character's impact.
• Beyond acting, Criss writes and performs original music, releasing EPs like 'Homework' (2017) and singles such as 'F**kin Around' (2020), blending pop with theatrical influences.