Chris Colfer, 1990
Writers · May 27, 1990
Chris Colfer
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Chris Colfer is 36 years old, born May 27, 1990 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Chris Colfer broke through as Kurt Hummel on Glee, the role that netted him a 2011 Golden Globe and three consecutive People's Choice Awards. Born May 27, 1990, in the US, the actor-singer-writer pivoted to children's fiction with The Land of Stories series, which became a New York Times bestseller. A Gemini life-path 33, Colfer balances performance with authorship—as of 2025, he's published 21 books.
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Biography
Chris Colfer broke through as Kurt Hummel on the television musical Glee (2009–2015), a role that earned him a 2011 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film and three consecutive People's Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor from 2013 to 2015. The portrayal also brought two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and one Grammy Award nomination. In April 2011, he was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
Born May 27, 1990, in the US, Colfer is a Gemini with a life-path number of 33, a combination linked to vision and mastery [F1, enrichments]. As an actor, singer, and writer, he works across multiple entertainment disciplines—screenwriting, performance, and publishing are central to his practice.
Beyond Glee, Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized Struck by Lightning, his directorial debut that premiered at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He then shifted focus to children's literature, launching The Land of Stories series with The Wishing Spell, which became a New York Times bestseller. As of September 2025, he has published 21 books.
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Trivia
- Colfer was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in April 2011, during his peak Glee years.
- He wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized Struck by Lightning—his feature directorial debut, which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival.
- The Land of Stories series has grown to 21 published books as of September 2025.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Chris Colfer?
- Chris Colfer is 36 years old (born May 27, 1990).
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- Chris Colfer was born on May 27, 1990.
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- Chris Colfer is a Gemini, born May 27, 1990.
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- Chris Colfer was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
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- Chris Colfer is from United States.
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- Chris Colfer is a writer.
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