Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer (Christopher Paul Colfer) was born on May 27th, 1990 and is currently 35 years old. Chris Colfer was born in Clovis, California, USA.
Chris Colfer is a singer, actor, and author. He rose to prominence for playing Kurt Hummel from 2009 to 2015 on
Glee. He won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Film in 2011, and 3 straight People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor from 2013 to 2015. He also got 2 Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nomination, and a Grammy nomination.
Chris’s sister was diagnosed with severe epilepsy when he was 7. He craved attention from his parents, however it got diverted to his sister’s health. He knew that he wanted to become an actor, however as a coping mechanism he retreated into his imagination and started writing fairy tales.
From an early age, he showed this passion for writing stories. He was born wanting to become a storyteller, using both acting and writing as ways to entertain people and escape from reality.
His grandma was his first editor, advising and encouraging him during elementary school when he first tried writing a fairy tale inspired novel, which later became his
The Land of Stories series. This is why he dedicated his first published novel to her.
He was also active in the drama club, FFA, was editor of the school’s literary magazine, president of the Writer’s Club, and captain of Destination ImagiNation.
Chris wrote, starred in, and directed a parody of Sweeney Todd called Shirley Todd, where all of the roles where gender swapped during his senior year of high school.
A Tale of Magic is a new adventure set in the Land of Stories universe.
Brystal Evergreen stumbles upon this secret section in the library, she finds this book which introduces her to this world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible is true: she’s a fairy that’s capable of magic. However in the oppressive Southern Kingdom, women are expressly forbidden from reading and magic has been outlawed, so Brystal gets swiftly convicted of her crimes and is sent off to the miserable Bootstrap Correctional Facility.
However with help from the mysterious Madame Weatherberry, she’s whisked away and gets enrolled in an academy of magic. Adventure comes at a steep price, though, and once Madame Weatherberry gets called away to attend to this important problem, she never comes back.
Do Brystal and the rest of her classmates have what it takes to stop this sinister plan which risks the fate of the entire world, and magic, forever?
Chris Colfer: Awards & Accolades
The following novels by Chris Colfer were nominated for these awards:
- The Wishing Spell: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2012).
- The Enchantress Returns: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2013).
- A Grimm Warning: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2014).
- Beyond the Kingdoms: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2015).
- An Author's Odyssey: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2016).
- Trollbella Throws a Party: Goodreads Awards, Best Picture Books (2017).
- Worlds Collide: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2017).
- Stranger Than Fanfiction: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction (2017).
- A Tale of Magic..: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2019).
- A Tale of Witchcraft..: Goodreads Awards, Best Middle Grade and Children’s (2020).
Related Authors
Fans of Chris Colfer also enjoy these authors:
- Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series.
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games Series.
- Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha Series.
- Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
Chris Colfer: F.A.Q
When was Chris Colfer Born? How old is Chris Colfer?
Chris Colfer was born on May 27th, 1990. Chris Colfer is currently 35 years old.
Where was Chris Colfer Born?
Chris Colfer was born in Clovis, California, USA and is American.
What was the first book Chris Colfer wrote?
The first book written by Chris Colfer was The Wishing Spell, published in 2012.
What was the most recent book Chris Colfer wrote?
His most recently released work was Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! on September 16th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Chris Colfer?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Chris Colfer book is
The Wishing Spell. Here are his most popular books:
- The Wishing Spell (8.36)
- The Enchantress Returns (7.67)
- A Grimm Warning (8)
- Beyond the Kingdoms (8.8)
- An Author's Odyssey (9.2)
Are there upcoming new books by Chris Colfer?
Chris Colfer does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Chris Colfer written?
Chris Colfer has written 20 books. 6 books in The Land of Stories Series, 2 books in the Adventures from the Land of Stories Series, 1 book in The Land of Stories Graphic Novels Series, 2 books in the Land Of Stories Picture Books, 2 Land Of Stories Collections, 3 books in the A Tale of Magic Series, 2 books in the Roswell Johnson Series, 2 Standalone Novels.