Kristina Klebe

Kristina Klebe, a cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College (2001) with a major in government and a minor in film, furthered her theater education at the Eugene O’Neill National Theater Institute, pursuing graduate studies for a master’s in directing at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She began her acting career on Off-Broadway stages in New York City, performing at esteemed venues like Soho Rep, The Jean Cocteau Repertory, the Irish Arts Center, and The Public Theater, including classic roles such as Juliet in ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and Beatrice in ‘The Servant of Two Masters.’ Klebe gained significant recognition for her impactful role as Lynda in Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween’ (2007), which firmly established her presence in the horror genre. Following her breakthrough, Klebe expanded her filmography with notable independent features, including ‘Proxy’ (2013), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and ‘Dementia’ (2015), lauded as a New York Times Critic’s Pick. Her film work includes roles in ‘Chillerama’ (2011), ‘Tales of Halloween’ (2015), ‘Don’t Kill It’ (2016), and her portrayal of Leni Riefenstahl in Neil Marshall’s ‘Hellboy’ (2019).

Her commitment extends to significant philanthropic endeavors, filming open-heart surgeries for global organizations like Doctors Without Borders, Surgeons of Hope, and Open Hearts Haiti. Klebe has dedicated over a decade to French-American Aid for Children and actively volunteers with Best Friends Animal Society and Much Love Animal Rescue. A certified rescue diver, Klebe is fluent in four languages, underscoring her broad international appeal.