Chris Colfer

Everything's coming up Kurt for Chris Colfer, the actor best known for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on "Glee." The role has earned the actor an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.

On the show, Kurt Hummel is the glee club's resident sharp-tongued fashionista. He gives classmate Rachel a makeover (a la Sandy in "Grease") and helps the school's pathetic football team by teaching them to dance. But Colfer's character isn't all laughs - plotlines involving Kurt's sexuality and his relationship with his widower father have been some of the show's most poignant.

Actor Chris Colfer is seen in the MySpace and MTV Tower during Comic-Con 2010 on July 24, 2010, in San Diego.

Colfer originally auditioned for the role of Artie, which went to his co-star, Kevin McHale. But "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy was so impressed with the actor that the Kurt Hummel character was created for him.

Actor Chris Colfer arrives at the 2010 Outfest Opening Night Gala Of "Howl" at the Orphium Theatre Orpheum Theatre on July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Chris Colfer, left, and Heather Morris of FOX's "Glee" perform at The Gibson Amphitheater on May 20, 2010, in Universal City, Calif.

Actor Chris Colfer attends the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Evening with "Glee" on April 26, 2010, in North Hollywood, Calif.

From left to right, "Glee" cast members Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley, Dianna Agron, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale and Jane Lynch arrive at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 17, 2010.

Actor Chris Colfer arrives at the 8th Annual TV Land Awards at Sony Studios on April 17, 2010, in Culver City, Calif.

Actor Chris Colfer arrives at FOX's "Glee" spring premiere soiree on April 12, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Actor Chris Colfer arrives at InStyle and 20th Century Fox's party celebrating Glee's four Golden Globe nominations on Jan. 9, 2010, in West Hollywood, Calif.

From left, "Glee" castmates Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, Amber Riley, Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Jenna Ushkowitz pose for a portrait during the People's Choice Awards on Jan. 6, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Actors Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz and Chris Colfer attend an advanced screening of the 11th episode of "Glee" titled "Wheels" at ArcLight Cinemas on Nov. 9, 2009, in Hollywood, Calif.

Part of that episode's plot was drawn from Colfer's experiences - during the episode, Kurt is criticized for wanting to sing "Defying Gravity," a song traditionally performed by a woman. Colfer said that when he was in high school, his teachers wouldn't let him perform the song in the school talent show because it was a "girl's song."

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Actor Chris Colfer attends the cast signing of "Glee: The Music Vol. 1" at Best Buy on Nov. 4, 2009, in Paramus, N.J.