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Chris Klein Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Chris Klein Biography

Chris Klein is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on March 14, 1979 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. The actor became well-known for his role in Oz on the viral movie American Pie. He was Stevie as Stevie in The Six Wives of Henry Lefay as well as Jonathan Cross in the 2002 remake of Rollerball.

He was a part of We Were Soldiers, a Vietnam War film starring He was cast in We Were Soldiers, a Vietnam War film starring Mel Gibson..

Frederick Christopher Klein (born March 14, 1979) is an American actor who is best known for playing Chris ‘Oz’ Ostreicher in the American Pie comedy teen films, the serial killer Cicada on The Flash and most recently as Bill Townsend a lead character in the Netflix TV series, Sweet Magnolias.

After auditioning for Election, Payne chose Klein and they began filming. The film was released in April 1999 to positive reviews. Soon after, Klein found steady work in the film industry while briefly attending TCU, where he studied theater and was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was next seen in American Pie, acting as Christopher Russell Ostreicher, which opened on July 9, 1999, and was a box office success. The following year Klein starred in Here on Earth alongside LeeLee Sobieski and Josh Hartnett (2000). Klein reprised his role in American Pie 2 (2001) and American Reunion (2012), but was not in American Wedding reportedly due to scheduling conflicts. In 2002, Klein had a role in the Mel Gibson Vietnam War film We Were Soldiers. Klein starred in the 2002 remake of the film Rollerball, but the film was a massive critical and financial failure. Klein has also appeared in several teen movies, including Just Friends (2005) and American Dreamz (2006).

He got married Laina Rose Thyfault in the year 2015 They have a son called Frederick Easton and a daughter named Isla Rose. He is the second to three siblings. His parents have names: Terese as well as Fred.

NameChris Klein
First NameChris
Last NameKlein
OccupationMovie Actor
BirthdayMarch 14
Birth Year1979
Place of BirthHinsdale
Home TownIllinois
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignPisces
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsTimothy Klein, Debbie Klein
SpouseLaina Rose Thyfault
Children(s)Frederick Easton Klein

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Klein was arrested for drunk driving on February 5, 2005, in San Diego County and again in Los Angeles on June 16, 2010. On June 21, 2010, it was announced that Klein had checked into the Cirque Lodge to begin a 30-day alcohol addiction program. Klein’s publicist explained that “after recent events, Chris was forced to take a clear look at a problem he has been trying to deal with himself for years. He understands now that he cannot beat this disease alone.”

Chris Klein Net Worth

Chris Klein is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Klein's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The actor was first offered a post through He was offered his first job by Alexander Payne in the film Election. in the film Election.

He was featured in teen movies such as American Dreamz and Just Friends.

Klein was raised in Brookfield, Illinois. He is of German, Irish, and English descent. His mother, Terese (née Bergen), is a kindergarten teacher, and his father, Fred Klein, is an engineer. Klein was the second of three children. His older sister, Debbie, was born in 1978 and his younger brother, Timothy, was born in 1982. As a child, Klein had his first on stage experience by singing This Little Light of Mine in a community theater at the Sheraton Convention Center in Chicago. He lived in the town for thirteen years before his family moved to Omaha, Nebraska. At Millard West High School in Omaha, Klein acted in his high school’s performance of West Side Story, played cornerback and linebacker for the football team, and swam on the Millard West Swim Team. In his senior year, Klein was offered his first professional acting job by director Alexander Payne, who was scouting Omaha, his hometown, as a potential filming location for the film Election. He attended Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Net Worth$3 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMovie Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 2014, Klein was cast as an American pilot in the Damien Lay film The Uberkanone. He co-starred in the 2014 comedy indie film Authors Anonymous with Kaley Cuoco. In 2018, Klein was cast as Cicada, the main villain of the fifth season of superhero television series The Flash.

Klein met Laina Rose Thyfault, a travel agent, in 2011 at a mutual friend’s wedding. They got engaged in December 2014 after three years of dating and married eight months later on August 9, 2015, in Montana. In March 2016, Klein announced in a tweet that he and his wife were expecting their first child together. Their son was born in 2016. The couple also have a daughter, who was born in 2018.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chris Klein height 6 ft 1 in Chris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 1 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

In January 2000, Klein and actress Katie Holmes began dating. The couple became engaged around Christmas of 2003. The couple called off the engagement and ended their relationship in March 2005.

Who is Chris Klein Dating?

According to our records, Chris Klein married to Laina Rose Thyfault . As of December 1, 2023, Chris Klein’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Klein celebrates birthday on March 14 of every year.

What does Chris Klein do now?

Now the star has landed the role playing the dad of the teenagers in his forties for Netflix series Sweet Magnolias. Chris debuted his new look on Today Extra when he spoke about his latest TV role. The Netflix star, 41, admitted his career has been a whirlwind and growing up sure “happens fast”.

Who is Chris Klein wife?

Laina Rose Thyfault

What nationality is Chris Klein?

American

How old is Chris Klein?

43 years (March 14, 1979)

Why was Oz missing from American Pie the wedding?

Speaking on his character’s strange absence in the third film of the franchise, Klein suggested that “a creative decision made way above my pay grade” (via HuffPost) is the reason why Oz isn’t included, though Klein’s commitment to another film may have had an impact.

You may read full biography about Chris Klein from Wikipedia.