RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: May 27, 1990

Background: Colfer is an actor and singer whose interest in musical theater began early. In high school, he penned a version of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sweeney Todd" in which the roles are gender-reversed.

Filmography: Colfer first came to prominence when he was cast in an award-winning performance as gay teenager Kurt Hummel on the FOX musical-comedy "Glee."


Emmy Awards:

Best Comedy Supporting Actor Nominations
"Glee" (2011) - episode "Grilled Cheesus"; lost to Ty Burrell ("Modern Family")
"Glee" (2010); lost to Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family")

Golden Globes: Win - Best TV Supporting Actor ("Glee," 2011)

SAG Awards: Win - Best TV Comedy Ensemble ("Glee," 2010)

Best TV Comedy Ensemble Nominations
"Glee" (2013); lost to "Modern Family"
"Glee" (2012); lost to "Modern Family"
"Glee" (2011); lost to "Modern Family"

Best TV Comedy Actor Nomination
"Glee" (2011); lost to Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock")