Kate Siegel

Kate Siegel was born Kate Gordon Siegelbaum on August 9, 1982, in Silver Spring, Maryland. She completed her education at Syracuse University, graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Siegel’s acting career began in 2007 with her debut in the film “The Curse of The Black Dahlia.” The same year, she appeared in “Hacia La Oscuridad,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and also featured in “Steam” alongside Ruby Dee and Chelsea Handler. Her early television appearances included “Ghost Whisperer” (2009) as Cheryl and “Numb3rs” (2010) as Rachel Hollander, followed by an episode of “Castle.” These initial roles established her presence in both film and television.

Siegel is notably recognized for her consistent collaborations with director Mike Flanagan, whom she married in 2016. Their joint projects have become significant milestones in her career. In 2013, she appeared in the horror film “Oculus,” directed by Flanagan, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. A pivotal moment came in 2016 with “Hush,” where Siegel not only starred as a deaf-mute woman but also made her screenwriting debut, co-writing the film with Flanagan. “Hush” premiered at South by Southwest and was released on Netflix. The same year, she also featured in Flanagan’s “Ouija: Origin of Evil.” Her partnership with Flanagan continued with roles in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Gerald’s Game” (2017) and the critically acclaimed Netflix supernatural horror series “The Haunting of Hill House” (2018), where she played Theodora Crain. She continued her work in the horror genre with roles in “The Haunting of Bly Manor” (2020), “Midnight Mass” (2021), and “The Fall of the House of Usher” (2023), all of which are Netflix productions from Mike Flanagan.

Beyond her acting career, Siegel expanded into directing, with her directorial debut in a segment for “V/H/S/Beyond” (2024), released on Shudder. She also directed and narrated the short film “Lily” in 2024. Her work has earned her recognition, including a nomination for a Critics Choice Super Award in 2022 for her role as Erin Greene in “Midnight Mass”. Kate Siegel’s career demonstrates a methodical progression in the horror genre, showcasing her versatility as an actress, writer, and now a director, often within established creative partnerships.