Owen Joseph Kline is a multifaceted American creative individual, renowned for his directorial debut in the 2022 film "Funny Pages" as well as his captivating performance as Frank Berkman in the 2005 critically acclaimed film "The Squid and the Whale". Born and raised in the vibrant city of New York, Kline is the offspring of esteemed theater and film actor Kevin Kline and actress Phoebe Cates. He has a younger sister, Greta Kline, who is a talented musician and singer-songwriter.
Throughout his adolescence, Kline made his mark in the independent film industry, appearing in the 2001 film "The Anniversary Party" and Noah Baumbach's 2005 masterpiece "The Squid and the Whale". However, he did not pursue a career in acting, instead opting to remain in junior high school. At the tender age of 7, Kline's life took an unexpected turn when he fell ill and was hospitalized for two weeks. It was during this time that he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
