Darren Criss is more than just that guy from Glee. While you probably recognize him from his role as Blaine Anderson on the musical TV series, you might not know much about the actor/singer/songwriter himself. His fans know him as a charming guy who loves Disney and Harry Potter, who’s talented but still incredibly gracious about his success. Basically, he’s your next celebrity crush. Get ready to fall in love with him (if you haven’t already).
1. He’s smart.
Darren graduated from the University of Michigan in 2009 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance. While at college, he co-founded the theater company StarKid Productions with his friends.
2. He has school spirit.
Sweaty and reppin @umich after my first dance rehearsal of our final season of #glee #GleeSeason6 pic.twitter.com/AwfHHPL1JT
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) September 8, 2014
He returned to his alma mater for a pep rally in 2013 and expressed how much he loved his time at Michigan. (I was there. It was awesome).
3. He’s a Harry Potter nerd.
He starred as Harry Potter in StarKid’s A Very Potter Musical and its sequels, and helped write the music and lyrics for the shows as well.
4. He’s a goofball.
5. He doesn’t take himself too seriously.
http://michaelwormwood.tumblr.com
6. He cheers on his friends.
Hey StarKid fans! Last chance to check out @teamstarkid‘s #STARKIDSUMMER shows @Stage773. Happy closing weekend to #ANI and #TrailToOregon !
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) August 9, 2014
Darren still attends StarKid shows even though his schedule is too busy for him to perform in them.
7. He supports other artists and their work as well.
How is @WALKTHEMOONband not one of the biggest bands in the world? #ShutUpAndDance should be a #1 single right now. http://t.co/BLdD5HS1WK
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) October 16, 2014
8. He works with charitable causes.
http://everett-darren.tumblr.com
He’s involved with Musicians on Call, which brings musicians into hospitals to perform for patients. He also helped raise relief funds for the Phillippines after Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
9. He covers Disney songs.
Hearing him sing “Part of Your World” will make your day.
10. He likes to dance.
http://fxckedupholiday.tumblr.com
11. He’s stylish.
12. He rocks pink sunglasses like no other.
http://thesoundofnat.tumblr.com
They are kind of his signature.
13. He truly appreciates his fans.
14. Even his littlest of fans.
http://maewhitwoman.tumblr.com/
15. He loves his family.
16. He writes his own songs.
http://falaheesouza.tumblr.com
In the summer of 2013, he went on tour to preview some of his new solo material. He’s currently working on an album.
17. He’s humble.
http://diablodancer.tumblr.com/
18. He has an amazing smile.
I mean, come on. He’s pretty much perfect.
