Darren Everett Criss, born February 5, 1987, is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He gained prominence for his role as Blaine Anderson in the TV series Glee (2010–2015). Criss is also known for his solo music career, encompassing various genres, and for his Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance as Andrew Cunanan in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story."