Chris Colfer: Net Worth, Career, and Accomplishments
Chris Colfer, an American actor, singer, and writer, has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Colfer is best known for his role as Kurt Hummel on the television series Glee. His portrayal earned him the 2011 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and several Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2011, he was also recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people.
Early Life and Background
Born on May 27, 1990, in Clovis, California, Chris Colfer is of Irish descent. While attending Clovis East High School, he amassed numerous accomplishments. He excelled in speech and debate, securing Champion titles and placing 9th in the State Competition for Dramatic Interpretation. Colfer was also active in the drama club, served as president of the Writer's Club, edited the school's literary magazine, and captained the Destination ImagiNation team. During his senior year, he wrote, directed, and starred in Shirley Todd, a gender-reversed spoof of the character Sweeney Todd.
Career Highlights
Despite some obstacles in high school, such as being prohibited from singing the song “Defying Gravity” from the musical Wicked due to its association with female singers, Colfer persevered. His grandmother, a minister, allowed him to perform the song in her church. This real-life experience later inspired a subplot for his character Kurt Hummel on Glee.
Chris Colfer is openly gay and has experienced teasing and bullying similar to his Glee character. His talents extend beyond acting; he voiced three characters in the 2010 feature film Marmaduke and was the lead actor, writer, and producer in the 2012 coming-of-age comedy Struck by Lightning. In this film, Colfer's character is struck by lightning, narrating his story in a flashback style. Additionally, Colfer is an accomplished author with several published books.
Chris Colfer's Salary
For his role on Glee, Chris Colfer earned $45,000 per episode.
