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Chris Klein
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March 14, 1979 in Hinsdale, IL
Biography:Possessing the sort of apple-cheeked, translucent-skinned All-American wholesomeness that has made him a natural for the pretty-boy jock roles which began his career, "Chris Klein" started a minor sensation after appearing in only two films. The actor, who is a testament to both good PR and the American appetite for all that is young, athletic, and bearing no discernible acne scars, was born in Hinsdale (Chicago), Illinois on March 14, 1979. After spending the first 13 years of his life there, he moved with his family to Nebraska. It was while he was in high school that Klein was discovered by director "Alexander Payne", who was busy casting his upcoming film, "Election" (1999). Klein won the role of Paul Metzler in Payne's film, which opened to enthusiastic reviews. As Paul, Klein played the dim but sweet football player persuaded by "Matthew Broderick"'s Jim McAllister to run against the unopposed... Full Biography
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Chris Klein and Katie Holmes attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Ocean's Twelve" at Grauman's...
Chris Klein and Katie Holmes attend the New York premiere of "First Daughter" at Clearview's Chelsea...
The "American Pie" cast, including (from left to right) Seann William Scott, Tara Reid, Chris Klein,...
Chris Klein and Hugh Grant in "American Dreamz"
Chris Klein in "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" (20th Century Fox)
Chris Klein, left, and Jon Bernthal in "Day Zero" (Indalo Productions/First Look Films)
Chris Klein, left, and Jon Bernthal in "Day Zero" (Indalo Productions/First Look Films)
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