Chord Overstreet
Actor and singer from Glee
Born
February 17th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor and singer gained recognition for portraying Sam Evans on the television series Glee. This series showcased a group of high school students as they navigated challenges in their lives and explored their passion for music. In addition to acting, released singles and contributed to the music industry.
Portrayed Sam Evans on Glee
Released singles including 'Paperweight'
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