Kurt Elizabeth Hummel[1] is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. Series creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan initially conceived of him as a fashionable gay countertenor who is routinely bullied at school. Kurt is portrayed by actor Chris Colfer, and has appeared as a character on the show since its pilot episode, first broadcast on May 19, 2009. Glee follows the trials of the New Directions glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School in the town of Lima, Ohio, of which Kurt is a member. His storylines in the first season focus on his struggle with his sexuality as he comes out to his father and friends, and deals with his romantic feelings for Finn Hudson, the straight co-captain of the glee club.
In the show's second season, Kurt is forced to transfer to a private school for his own safety after a closeted gay classmate bullies him relentlessly and then threatens to kill him. Kurt joins the Dalton Academy Warblers, the school's glee club, which is a competition rival of New Directions, and is befriended by their openly gay lead singer Blaine Anderson. Later on, the two become romantically involved. Their relationship has been well received by critics, and they have been named "one of the most beloved TV couples of the millennium" by Jarett Wieselman of the New York Post.[2] Kurt eventually transfers back to McKinley and rejoins New Directions, but continues his relationship with Blaine, who transfers to McKinley in the third season. In the fourth season, Kurt moves to New York City with his best friend Rachel Berry, where he pursues his musical education while interning for Vogue.com. For the remainder of the series, Glee charts Kurt's life in Lima and New York as he grapples with young adulthood and realizing his career ambitions.
Colfer describes Kurt as projecting a very confident "I'm better than you" personality, despite being a typically scared and anxious teenager.[3] Kurt's solos for New Directions tend to be songs—usually show tunes—traditionally performed by women, which best suit his countertenor voice. His occasionally complex—but always loving—relationship with his father has been a focus for the show. Colfer's portrayal of Kurt has received much critical praise, and he has been the recipient of several awards, including Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards. He has also garnered many award nominations, which include the 2010 and 2011 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
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Kurt Elizabeth Hummel is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. Series creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan...
so impressed by Colfer's performance that the role of KurtHummel, named after the character Kurt from The Sound of Music, was created for him. Auditioning...
recognition for his portrayal of KurtHummel on the television musical Glee (2009–2015). Colfer's portrayal of Kurt received critical praise for which...
Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. He is the father of gay glee club member KurtHummel (Chris Colfer), and works as a mechanic in Lima, Ohio, where the series...
group. Blaine initially served as a mentor for New Directions member KurtHummel (Chris Colfer). Chemistry between the two, combined with fan support...
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Tim (September 17, 2013). "'Glee' First Look: Does this mean Blaine and Kurt are [spoiler]? -- Exclusive Photo". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September...
Jensen, Michael (May 6, 2011). "Will Alex Newell be The Glee Project's KurtHummel?". AfterElton.com. Logo. Archived from the original on October 13, 2012...
Darren Criss's character Blaine Anderson and Chris Colfer's character, KurtHummel. She also made a guest appearance on the ABC Family/Freeform series Switched...
"Twitter / @KecksExclusives: #chriscolfer tells me his #Glee character Kurt will have a crush on #rickymartin Spanish teacher whose name is David Martinez"...
show's second season by having him especially target gay glee club member KurtHummel (Chris Colfer), only to turn out to be gay himself, though closeted....
Glee Set, Finds Show Not-So-Secretly Morphing Into the Fabled Rachel and Kurt Spin-off". Vulture. Retrieved August 20, 2012. Goldberg, Lesley (September...
stands by idly as his teammates throw KurtHummel (Chris Colfer) into a dumpster, but not before Finn first allows Kurt to remove an expensive designer jacket...
get married in the season finale. Ian has been described as "the anti-KurtHummel". Actor Monaghan said he was drawn to the role because "[i]t’s one of...
musical comedy series Glee as Isabelle Wright, a Vogue executive who takes KurtHummel under her wing after he graduates and moves to New York. Vulture, on...
Education," when she became the glee club's twelfth member. She joined after KurtHummel (Chris Colfer) transferred to another school. Fink stated in an interview...
storylines have seen him share scenes with character KurtHummel (Chris Colfer) as he is part of Kurt's band. Other storylines saw Elliott being involved...
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recorded the song for her album Encore. Countertenor Chris Colfer (as KurtHummel) sings the song in the Glee season 2 episode "Born This Way". A review...
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