Chris Klein

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AKA:
Christopher Frederick Klein
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
03/14/1979
Birthplace:
Hinsdale, Illinois
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biography
Actor Chris Klein made his professional debut in the satirical high school-set comedy "Election" (1999). Filmed in director Alexander Payne's hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, Klein was discovered when Payne visited his high school on a locations scout. After an audition, the young actor was cast as Paul Metzler, a sweet, naïve and popular sidelined athlete who is persuaded by his teacher (Matthew Broderick) to run against the overachieving Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) for class president. Playing the least malevolent character in the film, Klein offered a portrayal that was likened by many Continued
Credits
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Marty Tanner
2008
Marty Tanner
2008
Marty Tanner
2008
Marty Tanner
2008
Marty Tanner
2008
George Rifkin
2008
William Williams
2006
Dusty Dinkleman
2005
Allen Harris
2004
2nd Lieutenant Jack Geoghegan
2002
Jonathan Cross
2002
Oz
2001
Gilbert Noble
2001
Kelley
2000
Oz
1999
Paul Metzler
1999
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois
1991 
Moved with family from Chicago to Nebraska (date approximate)
 
Bumped into director Alexander Payne while the director was scouting locations for "Election"
1999 
Had a featured role as class president candidate Paul Metzler in the dark comedy "Election"
1999 
Co-starred in the teen ensemble comedy "American Pie", playing Oz
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