Chris Colfer is an accomplished American author and actor. Born on May 27, 1990, in Clovis, California, Colfer began writing and acting as a means of escaping real-life problems and entertaining people from a young age. His passion for storytelling led him to create the Land of Stories series, a popular children's fantasy novel series.
Colfer's Land of Stories series has gained significant recognition, with the first book, The Wishing Spell, debuting at number one on the New York Times bestseller list for two consecutive weeks. The series follows the adventures of twins Alex and Conner as they navigate a magical world filled with fairy tale characters. Colfer's dedication to his craft and his grandmother, who acted as his first editor, has resulted in a series that has captured the hearts of both children and adults alike.
In addition to his success as an author, Colfer is also well-known for his work as an actor. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the hit TV series Glee, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Colfer has also demonstrated his writing skills in the entertainment industry, writing an episode of Glee and co-producing and starring in the film Struck By Lightning, which he also wrote the screenplay for.
Colfer's contributions to the entertainment industry have earned him numerous accolades, including a place on Time magazine's 100 most influential people list in 2011. His ability to captivate audiences through his storytelling, whether in novels or on screen, has solidified his position as a prominent figure in both the literary and entertainment worlds.