• Chris Klein is an American actor, best known for his role as Chris 'Oz' Ostreicher in the "American Pie" franchise.
• He has also appeared in films such as "We Were Soldiers", "The Long Weekend" and "Day Zero".
• He has received two Young Hollywood Awards and the 'Superstar of Tomorrow' accolade.
• In 2011, Klein began a relationship with Laina-Rose Thyfault, whom he married in 2015, and the couple have two children.
• Chris Klein has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Date Of Birth | March 14, 1979 |
Spouse | Laina Rose Thyfault, Kelly Cline, Sabrina Cline |
Fact | Engagement to actress Katie Holmes called off in March 2005. |
Payments | Earned $600,000 from American Reunion (2012) |

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Who is Chris Klein?
Chris Klein is an American actor, who is probably most famous for portraying the character of Chris ‘Oz’ Ostreicher in several installments of the comedy film franchise “American Pie”. Additionally, he is widely recognized for appearing in movies such as “We Were Soldiers” (2002), “The Long Weekend” (2005) and “Day Zero” (2007) as well as in TV series including “Wilfred” and “The Flash”.
Early Life, Childhood and Education
Frederick Christopher ‘Chris’ Klein was born under the zodiac sign of Pisces on the 14th March 1979, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the middle child of a kindergarten teacher Terese (née Bergen) and an engineer Fred Klein. He has an older sister named Debbie, born in 1978, and a younger brother named Timothy, born in 1982. Apart from being of American nationality and white ethnicity, Chris is also of German as well as of part-Irish origin through his mother’s side.
At his age of 13, his family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, where he was educated at Millard West High School. During his high school years, he was involved not only within its theatre section but the Millard West Swim Team as well, being also active as a linebacker of the school’s American Football team. Upon completing his secondary education, Chris enrolled at Texas Christian University.
Acting career
Chris’ on-screen acting career began in 1999, when he was cast in the Oscar-nominated comedy drama movie “Election”, in which he appeared opposite Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon. However, to greater prominence he came later that year when he starred as Oz in the teenage comedy movie “American Pie”. For this performance he was rewarded with two Young Hollywood Awards, in 2000 and 2001, and was honored with the flattering ‘Superstar of Tomorrow’ accolade.
With his popularity on the rise, he appeared in leading roles in movies “Here on Earth” and “Say It Isn’t So”, before starring in the “American Pie” sequel in 2001, simply entitled “American Pie 2”.
In 2002 he appeared opposite Mel Gibson in the critically acclaimed historic war drama movie “We Were Soldiers”, which was followed by a side role in the drama movie “The United States of Leland” in 2003. In the 2005 comedy movie “The Long Weekend” Chris starred in the role of the leading protagonist, while in 2006 he made his voice acting debut in an episode of the TV animated comedy series “American Dad!”.
In 2007 Klein was cast as the main character of Noah in the Primetime Emmy nominated TV drama film “The Valley of Light”, after which he starred opposite Elijah Wood in the drama movie “Day Zero”. In 2008 Klein was cast for the recurring role of Marty Tanner in the TV comedy series “Welcome to the Captain”, after which he guest starred in the comedy film “The Six Wives of Henry Lefay”. In 2011 he began appearing in the recurring role of Drew in the TV comedy drama series “Wilfred”, which he occasionally reprised through the show’s four-season-long run, ’til 2014.
After reprising the role of Oz in the fourth motion picture of the “American Pie” movie franchise named “American Reunion” in 2012, Chris Klein made a streak of small-screen guest appearances in TV series such as “Franklin & Bash”, “Raising Hope” and “TRON: Uprising“. All these were followed by a series of brief appearances in a couple of TV series, as well as in several critically booed movies, until in 2018 he was cast for the recurring role of Cicada – the main villain of the fifth season of The CW TV’s action fantasy series “The Flash”, based on the eponymous DC Comics’ series of superhero comic books.
Personal Life
In January 2000, Chris began dating a colleague, American actress Katie Holmes. After almost three years of dating, in December 2003 the couple announced their engagement, however, in March 2005 they called it off and parted ways. Between 2006 and 2008, Klein was dating an actress Ginnifer Goodwin.
In 2011, Chris met Laina-Rose Thyfault, began their relationship, and three years later in December 2014 the couple became engaged, while eight months after that they tied the knot.
Their outdoor wedding ceremony was held on the 9th August 2015 and took place at the Rainbow Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. In July 2016 the couple was blessed with their firstborn child, a son named Frederick Easton Klein while in May 2018 they welcomed their second child, a daughter named Isla Rose Klein.
Apart from being a successful actor, Klein had faced some law issues on several occasions in the past – for driving under the influence he was arrested in February 2005, and again in June 2010 and spent some time in jail. Additionally, he was struggling with alcohol addiction, and in June 2010 he voluntarily checked himself in for rehab at the Cirque Lodge in Orem, Utah.
This year I was given more than I ever thought possible. So very grateful for 2015 and my beautiful wife. Laina and I wish you all the happiest of New Year!
Posted by Chris Klein on Thursday, December 31, 2015
The 41-year-old American actor maintains a slim and masculine figure, and is standing 6ft 1ins (1.85m) and weighing around 176lbs (80kg).
Net Worth
According to authoritative sources, it is estimated that as of mid-2020, the total size of Chris Klein’s wealth revolves around an enviable sum of $3 million, which has been acquired entirely through his prominent acting career that is currently spanning over 20 years, being active since 1999.
General Info
Full Name | Chris Klein |
Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Date Of Birth | March 14, 1979 |
Height | 1.85 m |
Profession | Actor |
Education | Texas Christian University, Millard West High School, Marshall University |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Laina Rose Thyfault, Kelly Cline, Sabrina Cline |
Children | Christopher L. Cline, Candice L. Cline, Alex L. Cline, Kameron N. Cline, Christopher L. Cline, Candice L. Cline, Alex L. Cline, Kameron N. Cline |
Parents | Terese Klein, Fred Klein |
Siblings | Timothy Klein, Debbie Klein |
Accomplishments
Awards | Young Hollywood Award for Best Ensemble Cast, Young Hollywood Award for Male Superstar of Tomorrow |
Nominations | Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Liar, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor, Teen Choice Award for Choice... |
Movies | American Reunion, American Pie, American Pie 2, Just Friends, Rollerball, Say It Isn't So, Here on Earth, We Were Soldiers, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, Election, American Dreamz, Authors Anonymous, The Long Weekend, The United States of Leland, Hank and Mike, Game of Aces, Caught in the C... |
TV Shows | Wilfred, Welcome to The Captain, Wilfred, Welcome to The Captain |
Social profile links
Salary
Title | Salary |
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American Reunion (2012) | $600,000 |
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | (2012) Rollerball was definitely a dud. I was 21-years-old, working on a movie with a budget of $103 million, and working with John McTiernan, who did Die Hard, Predator, and The Hunt For Red October. I did the best I could with that project. But listen: the movie doesn't work. There's a lot of reasons for it, but it certainly wasn't for lack of effort on my part. |
2 | (2012, on quitting drinking) I realized I had to get it straight and realize what the fuck was going on because the me that I knew was slipping away. At that point, fuck acting. Can I even get out of bed? I was a 31-year-old man with bills to pay, a dog to take care of, and my mother sick with worry. And I'm in jail again. How did I get here? Living with addiction is not living, it's existing and barely hanging on. I was sick and tired of feeling that way and I didn't know how to not feel that way, so I got help. |
3 | I don't need food to impress, man. It's a flash of a smile and a nice conversation. And at the end of the day, she's cooking the food. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Became a father for the 1st time at age 37 when his wife Laina-Rose Thyfault gave birth to their son Frederick Easton Klein on July 23, 2016. |
2 | His father is of 3/4 German and 1/4 Irish descent. His mother is of Irish, as well as German and English, ancestry. |
3 | Lending his voice to The Wild Bunch (2017), out in 2010. [October 2009] |
4 | Filming American Dreamz (2006). [September 2005] |
5 | Was in a relationship with Ginnifer Goodwin for two years, until December 2008. |
6 | Attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. |
7 | His mother is a teacher in Orange County, California |
8 | Has an older sister and a younger brother. |
9 | Engagement to actress Katie Holmes called off in March 2005. |
10 | He was the only one of the five original boys from the series to not appear in American Wedding (2003). When queried, writer Adam Herz stated that they did not have enough for Chris to do, and that it was hard enough to fit the currently existing cast in. They were unable to do a cameo appearance because Chris was in London during filming, and the budget would not allow for the expenses of having him flown in for just a few scenes. |
11 | Proposed to girlfriend of four years, Katie Holmes, during Christmas 2003 at her family's home in Ohio. Asked her father's permission first. |
12 | Is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. |
13 | Played Tony in his high school production of West Side Story. |
14 | Was discovered in his high school by director Alexander Payne who was scouting locations for Election (1999). |
15 | His family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, USA at age 11. |
16 | Played linebacker in High School. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Competition | post-production | Calvin Chesney | |
Game of Aces | 2016 | Jackson Cove | |
The Grinder | 2016 | TV Series | Benji |
Idiotsitter | 2016 | TV Series | Chris Klein |
Motive | 2015 | TV Series | Brad Calgrove |
How We Live | 2015 | TV Movie | Matt Harris |
Damaged | 2014 | TV Movie | Sam Luck |
Wilfred | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Drew |
Authors Anonymous | 2014 | Henry Obert | |
Cops Uncuffed | 2012 | TV Movie | Officer Peter Pritchard |
TRON: Uprising | 2012 | TV Series | Dash |
Raising Hope | 2012 | TV Series | Brad |
Franklin & Bash | 2012 | TV Series | Tommy Dale |
American Reunion | 2012 | Oz | |
The Good Guys | 2010 | TV Series | George Jenkins |
Caught in the Crossfire | 2010 | Briggs | |
Chris Klein: More Leaked Auditions | 2010 | Video short | |
Play Dead | 2009 | Video | Ronnie Reno |
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay | 2009 | Stevie | |
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li | 2009 | Charlie Nash | |
Welcome to the Captain | 2008 | TV Series | Marty Tanner |
Hank and Mike | 2008 | Conrad Hubriss | |
New York City Serenade | 2007 | Ray | |
Day Zero | 2007 | Rifkin | |
The Valley of Light | 2007 | TV Movie | Noah |
The Good Life | 2007 | Tad Tokas | |
American Dad! | 2006 | TV Series | Gary / Rick |
Lenexa, 1 Mile | 2006 | Andy Lausier | |
American Dreamz | 2006 | William Williams | |
Just Friends | 2005/I | Dusty Dinkleman | |
The Long Weekend | 2005 | Cooper | |
Tilt-A-Whirl | 2005 | Short | Customer #2 |
The United States of Leland | 2003 | Allen Harris | |
We Were Soldiers | 2002 | 2nd Lt. Jack Geoghegan | |
Rollerball | 2002 | Jonathan Cross | |
American Pie 2 | 2001 | Oz | |
Say It Isn't So | 2001 | Gilbert Noble | |
Here on Earth | 2000 | Kelley | |
American Pie | 1999 | Chris 'Oz' Ostreicher | |
Election | 1999 | Paul Metzler |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Game of Aces | 2016 | producer |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Just Friends | 2005/I | performer: "Jamie Smiles" |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Hollywood Today Live | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
Access Hollywood Live | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
The Playboy Morning Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
The Big Picture | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Chelsea Lately | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
IC Places Hollywood | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Interviewee |
Big Morning Buzz Live | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Wendy Williams Show | 2012 | TV Series | Himself -Guest |
Watch What Happens: Live | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Le grand journal de Canal+ | 2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Chocolate, the Shit, the Vomit, and the Blood (or) The Making of 'Hank and Mike' | 2008 | Video documentary | Himself |
Secret's Out | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Punk'd | 2004-2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2004-2006 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Last Call with Carson Daly | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Showbiz Show with David Spade | 2005 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Kelly Slater Surf Invitational | 2004 | TV Movie | Himself |
The Sharon Osbourne Show | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest | 2004 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
V Graham Norton | 2003 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Born Sloppy | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
We Were Soldiers: Getting It Right | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself / 2nd Lt. Jack Geoghegan |
Gala Paramount Pictures Celebrates 90th Anniversary with 90 Stars for 90 Years | 2002 | TV Movie | Himself |
VH-1 Behind the Movie | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Electric Playground | 2002 | TV Series documentary | |
MADtv | 2002 | TV Series | Himself - Special Guest / Executive |
WWE Smackdown! | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
Good Times with Cast and Crew of 'American Pie 2' | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2001 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
2001 MTV Movie Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
Young Hollywood Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 2001 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Comedy Central Canned Ham | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
The Challenge | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
2000 MTV Movie Awards | 2000 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Presenter |
Spotlight on Location: American Pie | 1999 | TV Short documentary | Himself |
Gomorron | 1999 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Chelsea Lately | 2012 | TV Series | Oz |
Tan a gustito | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | Young Hollywood Award | Young Hollywood Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow - Male | |
2000 | Young Hollywood Award | Young Hollywood Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | American Pie (1999) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Actor | American Pie (1999) |
2000 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Breakthrough Performance - Male | Election (1999) |
2000 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Film - Choice Liar | American Pie (1999) |
2000 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Film - Choice Breakout Performance | American Pie (1999) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia