Darren Criss proved he was worth his weight in gold after becoming a regular on 'Glee' in 2011, but we just know that 2012 is going to be the one that takes the cake -- the birthday cake, of course! Criss will ignite his quarter-life birthday cake in candles when he turns 25 on Feb. 5.
Let's be honest, does he really even need his wish this year? The musical acting god has shown that he can tread water in any scene, including on Broadway. Criss made his NYC debut in 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' in early 2012, kicking off his year with a really great start.