Character Profile: Kurt Hummel

Name: Kurt Hummel


Played By: Chris Colfer


Age: 16


Family:  Father, former football player and current auto garage owner; Mother died when he was six.  No siblings.


Kurt is fashionable and outspoken, with a love of makeovers, the Broadway show Wicked, and Beyonce's "Single Ladies."  He is very particular about his skin care, not ruining his Marc Jacobs jacket, and making sure that everyone is as "lady fabulous" as he.


His singing of the song "Mr. Cellophane" for his New Directions  audition is indicative of the fact that normally he feels transparent, as if people see right through him without acknowledging that he is even visible.  He has been a victim of hazing -- being shoved in the dumpster, having his lawn furniture nailed to his roof, and having pee balloons as well as random slushies thrown at him.


His sexuality is a point of conversation for his glee club friends.  He first came out to his gal pal Mercedes, after she professed her love for him.  He then came out to his dad after his success in the big game, although Mr. Hummel already knew he was gay. Even though Kurt was afraid to confirm to his peers that their perception of his sexuality is true, he is still very secure in who he is, not being afraid to start fashion trends (such as one including cornrows and many varieties of exotic bird feathers), slap his own butt in the presence of football players, and slushie-ing himself to "take one for the team." 


We love Kurt because while he may feel invisible, he is very true to himself.  And also because he once wore a corset to second period.


Best Quotes:
"It's OK. My Dad took my baby away when he found my tiara collection in my hope chest." (Episode 3: Acafellas)


"Hello. My name is Kurt Hummel and I'll be auditioning for the role of kicker." (Episode 4: Preggers)


"Oh, Bambi. I cried so hard when those hunters shot your mommy." (Episode 5: The Rhodes Not Taken)


"I don't know why I find his stupidity charming. I mean, he's cheating off of a girl who thinks the square root of four is rainbows. I guess that's love for you." (Episode 10: "Ballad")


"You need something to distract from your horrible personality. Most of the time, I can't stand to be in the same room as you. Especially this one, which looks like where Strawberry Shortcake and Holly Hobbie come to hook up." (Episode 11: Hairography)




Source: Fox GleeWiki