Chris colfer is renowned for his golden globewinning performance as kurt hummel on foxsglee, where he helped bring the story and struggles of a gay teen to an international audience. Jul 12, 2017 after coming to fame with his awardwinning portrayal of kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer became the author of the bestselling land of stories series of novels for young people. Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. He made his 5 million dollar fortune with struck by lightning, glee. Oct 02, 2019 chris colfer pitches some ideas for musicals to jimmy and talks about his most recent supernatural experience and the time a woman asked him to sign her baby. Latest chris colfer quotes from interviews az quotes. Tagged with show all posts tagged with chris colfer. He belongs to irish, english, german, scottish descent and nationality is american. A woman asked chris colfer to autograph her baby at a book. At bookexpo, actor turned writer chris colfer spoke with nytbr editor pamela paul about the paperback release of the sixth and final book in. He was born to parents, tim colfer father and karyn colfer mother. Chris colfer is an american author of childrens fantasy novels in addition to being an actor.
Jul 12, 2016 chris colfer talks to jimmy about his birthday party guest list and the latest book in his land of stories series. Check each stores website for details and contact information about each citys event. Best known for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the goldenglobe winning international television show glee, chris colfer has also made a name for himself as the author of the highly successful land of stories series. The new york times bestselling author is set to followup a tale ofmagic, the acclaimed first installment of his new middlegrade series, with a tale of witchcraft. Colfer was included in the list of 100 most influential people in time magazine in 2011. Jun 18, 2010 chris colfer shows jonathan his sai swords skills. Nov 20, 2018 chris colfer reveals the notsonice message a pet psychic shared with him from his beloved dead cat, shows his childhood drawing that inspired his land of stories books and gives a status update. After coming to fame with his awardwinning portrayal of kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer became the author of the bestselling land of. Colfers portrayal of kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including best supporting actor in a series, miniseries or television film at the 2011. Chris colfer has 22 books on goodreads with 538493 ratings.
Following the success of his first book, chris colfer, came up with his second book the land of stories. The tonight show, jimmy fallon, asked, chris colfer, autograph, baby, book signing, tsjf interview s7 e7 7 min interview talk and interview late night 20192020. Colfer launched his land of stories universe with the novel the wishing spell, which became a no. Jul 12, 2016 golden globe winner and bestselling author chris colfer kicks off his latest book tour on tuesday to celebrate the release of the land of stories. Post from chris colfer s account claimed the actor was let go from the show. Chris colfer opens up about the bullying that inspired his. Chris colfer prepared for weeks to guest judge on rupauls.
Chris colfer stopped by to talk about glee, his new book the land of stories, and meeting hilary clinton. Chris colfer had a birthday party full of famous faces. The picture book, written by colfer and illustrated by brandon dorman, the curvy tree was released on october 2015, and is based on a short original fairy tale of the same name, which colfer first told in the land of stories. Chris colfer is a famous american actor and writer. He was one of time magazines 100 most influential people. Chris colfer may be best known for starring in glee, the popular musical comedy television series now celebrating its 10th anniversary, but he has also gone on to write 15 bestselling young adult. Books by chris colfer 12 books meet your next favorite book. Chris colfer biography facts, childhood, family life. Mar 27, 2019 chris was born in clovis in the state of california on may 27, 1990. He was the writer, star, producer and novelist of the movie. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about his life.
Colfer who also wrote the screenplay and will star in the upcoming indie film struck by lighteningvisits chicago thursday 19 saturday 21 for three book signings to promote the book. Chris colfer talks 3rd book, final season of glee abc news. The actor, famously known for playing the first openly gay character and ohsofashionable kurt. Christopher chris paul colfer, born may 27, 1990, is an american actor and author. Chris colfer got read by a shadethrowing pet psychic. A woman asked chris colfer to autograph her baby at. Interview with matthew morrison, chris colfer and cory. An interview with chris colfer exclusive books blog. The last book in the series, worlds collide, hits bookstores today. There are ways to meet people and surround yourself with likeminded people who will support you. Chris colfer talks about his last land of stories book and. Chris colfer talks struck by lightning, chances of adapting his book the land of stories into a movie, and glee. In the following interview, colfer discusses how antigay politics of the real world inspired his magical allegory, which he calls a manifesto for.
Chris colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on may 27, 1990 in fresno, california, usa as christopher paul colfer. The new york times bestselling books follow the adventures of twins as they travel through a land filled with fairy tale characters. He is best known for his portrayal of kurt hummel on glee, for which he received a golden globe award in 2011 for best performance by an actor in a supporting role in tv series. Jul, 2017 as chris colfer turns the page on his hit childrens book fantasy series, the former glee star turned author is embarking on a new chapter and bringing his literary work to film worlds collide.
There in support of his new book a tale of magic, colfer naturally shared a funny story from a. Kurt is a boy whose superior and flamboyant exterior conceals a delicate, wounded soul. Colfer is the author of struck by lightning and the land of stories books. How chris colfer went from glee to author of books for. Fox has picked up the rights to the book series with 21 laps levy and dan levine on board to produce. Glees chris colfer shows his sai swords skills friday. He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world.
Salut les book huggers, je suis en chemin pour dallas. Chris colfer on the land of stories and harry potter. Colferwho also wrote the screenplay and will star in the upcoming indie film struck by lighteningvisits chicago thursday 19 saturday 21 for three book signings to promote the book. Chris colfer is an american actor, singer and writer who came to limelight for his role of kurt hummel in the super hit television series glee. Chris colfer appears on tuesdays tonight show starring. Chris colfer appeared on tuesdays edition of the tonight show starring jimmy fallon. He is an actor, known for glee 20092015, struck by lightning 2012, and the land of stories. Christopher was born in clovis, california, united states. For eleven weeks, the book secured itself a place in the top fifteen for childrens middle grade books.
Chris colfer had a birthday party full of famous faces youtube. The carson phillips journal, stranger than fanfiction, and the books in the land of stories series. In an interview with q, colfer looks at the roots of his dream of becoming a writer. Originally, chris was only signed on to write two novels in lands series, but they were successful enough that his publisher signed him on for more books in the series, including a picture book, called the curvy tree that is an original tale that colfer wrote and is included in the story of the wishing spell. His break out role was as kurt hummel in glee, for which he won a golden globe 2010 and was. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. Chris colfers kids book a tale of magic is fighting exgay therapy. Things are getting witchy in chris colfer s next land of stories prequel book. How chris colfer created his land of stories cbc radio cbc.
The land of stories author chris colfer on his book series epic. A woman asked chris colfer to autograph her baby at a book signing. Chris colfer is coming to a city near you to present his new series set in the land of stories universe, a tale of magic. Chris colfer, known for his role in glee, now out with his third book, a grimm warning.
Chris colfer to celebrate the end of the land of stories series with a book tour this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. From the outside, chris colfer s life might seem like a fairytale. Interview with chris colfer about stranger than fanfiction. Chris colfer discusses his first book, the land of stories. Twentieth century fox and shawn levys 21 laps are teaming with chris colfer to adapt the actorturnedauthors bestselling fantasy series the land of stories for the big screen. Chris had wanted to be an author from an early age, using it along with acting to escape from reality. The carson phillips journal, and the books in the land of stories series. Chris colfer set to turn his first childrens book into a.
Chris colfer talks about his last land of stories book. Chris colfer has made an enormous impact as kurt in glee. Christopher paul colfer born may 27, 1990 is an american actor, singer, and author. He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include struck by lightning. Jul 25, 2019 sorry to rain on your parade, gleeks, but chris colfer says he has no interest in rebooting glee. Kurt throws himself into everything with all the commitment of the gridiron linebacker he so obviously is.