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Chris Klein (Frederick Christopher Klein) was born on 14 March, 1979 in Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S., is an American actor. Discover Chris Klein's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

Popular As Frederick Christopher Klein
Occupation Actor
Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 14 March 1979
Birthday 14 March
Birthplace Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Chris Klein Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Chris Klein height is 185 cm .

Physical Status
Height 185 cm
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Who Is Chris Klein's Wife?

His wife is Laina Rose Thyfault (m. 2015)

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Wife Laina Rose Thyfault (m. 2015)
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Children 2

Chris Klein Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Klein worth at the age of 45 years old? Chris Klein’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Chris Klein's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1978

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.

After auditioning for Election, Payne chose Klein and they began filming.

1979

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

Klein was raised in Hinsdale, 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.

1999

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.

2000

The following year Klein starred in Here on Earth alongside LeeLee-sobieski">LeeLee Sobieski and Josh Hartnett (2000).

In January 2000, Klein and actress Katie Holmes began dating.

2001

Klein reprised his role in American Pie 2 (2001) and American Reunion (2012), but was not in American Wedding reportedly due to scheduling conflicts.

2002

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.

2003

The couple became engaged around Christmas of 2003.

2005

Klein has also appeared in several teen movies, including Just Friends (2005) and American Dreamz (2006).

The couple called off the engagement and ended their relationship in March 2005.

Klein was arrested for drunk driving on February 5, 2005, in San Diego County and again in Los Angeles on June 16, 2010.

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 addiction alone."

Chicago Film Critics Association

Teen Choice Awards

Young Hollywood Awards

2011

Klein met Laina Rose Thyfault, a travel agent, in 2011 at a mutual friend's wedding.

2014

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.

2015

They got engaged in December 2014, after three years of dating and married eight months later on August 9, 2015, in Montana.

2016

In March 2016, Klein announced in a tweet that he and his wife were expecting their first child together.

Their son Frederick Easton was born July 23, 2016.

2018

In 2018, Klein was cast as Cicada, the main villain of the fifth season of superhero television series The Flash.

The couple also has a daughter Isla Rose, who was born May 26, 2018.