Chris Colfer is a young actor who made a name for himself thanks to the Losers series. This guy is not afraid to play provocative roles, and also openly declares his non-traditional sexual orientation. What is its history?
Chris Colfer: the beginning of the journey
The star of the TV project "Losers" was born in California, it happened in May 1990. Chris Colfer was born into an ordinary family, he has no famous relatives. He has a younger sister, Hannah, who suffers from epilepsy. As a child, Chris was very scared of her seizures.
School years were not the happiest in the life of an actor, the freedom-loving guy did not have a relationship with classmates. It is possible that this is what made him focus on creative activity. In high school, Chris took the position of editor of the school newspaper, and also led the writers' club. Around the same time, the boy developed an interest in the world of dramatic art. Colfer played his first roles in The Sound of Music and West Side Story. However, he did not become famous thanks to the theater.
From obscurity to fame
In 2009, Chris Colfer first appeared on the set. young manHe made his debut in the short film Russell Fish: The Eggs and Sausage Incident. He played a key role, but it was not she who brought him fame. The young man acquired the status of a star thanks to the TV series "Losers".
What is this TV project about? A Spanish teacher dreams of resurrecting the school choir. Unfortunately, only outsiders and losers are ready to enroll in choristers. However, the teacher is determined to turn the downtrodden students into real stars.
Initially, the creators of the series did not plan to introduce the hero, whose image was embodied by Colfer. The actor claimed the role of Artie - a boy who moves in a wheelchair. The decision was made literally at the last moment and turned out to be successful. Chris played a guy named Kurt - a homosexual who follows fashion. Kurt, like Colfer himself, is the object of relentless bullying by classmates. However, he does not intend to give up, especially after he meets his love.
Movies and series
In what other film and television projects did the talented Chris Colfer manage to act in films by the age of 27? The best films with the participation of the star, of course, are of interest to his fans. Unfortunately, the guy can not yet boast of a large number of bright roles. However, Chris has no doubt that the situation will soon change.
In 2012, the young man embodied the image of a key character in the comedy-drama Thunderbolt. His hero in this picture was a student Carson Phillips. The story begins withcharacter is killed by lightning. Next, the viewers are told the backstory, which is taken from the memories of an unlucky student.
Simply Amazing is a 2016 film starring Chris Colfer. In this crime comedy, which tells the story of the representatives of the London bohemia, he got a small but bright role. Also, the young man can be seen in the comedy television project "Pretty Women in Cleveland". There is no information about the further creative plans of the star of the series "Losers" yet.
Private life
Many stars prefer to hide their personal lives from the public. Fortunately, Chris Colfer, whose films and biography are discussed in the article, does not belong to those. A few years ago, a young man made a sensational statement. Chris openly declared his non-traditional sexual orientation.
Colfer claims that his parents were absolutely calm about the choice of their son, they provided him with the necessary support. However, this negatively affected his relationship with classmates, for some time Chris even became the object of bullying. It is interesting that the creators of the television project "Losers" used the story of the actor for his character Kurt.
Colfer is not yet legally married, as he is not yet ready to give up his freedom. However, in 2013 it became known about his relationship with a guy named Will Sherrod. At one time, rumors were popular that the star of the Losers TV project was dating Darren Chris, a colleague on the setsite. Such gossip irritated Darren, since he is not a homosexual. The actor has repeatedly stated that only friendly relations connect him with Colfer.
