Famous for her works in the horror film genre, Kate Siegel is an American actress and screenwriter. Turned professional in 2006, Siegel got notable acclaim with her acting prominence & writing skills in Hush (2016). Alongside her filmmaker husband Mike Flanagan, the Maryland native is also a co-writer of Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) and Gerald’s Game (2017).
Kate also caught TV prominence as the main cast Theodora “Theo” Crain in the Netflix horror The Haunting of Hill House in 2018. And 2 years later, she would come up in a guest role in The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020).
No doubt that she expertises in maintaining a balance between her married life & as a mother of 2 along with her professional career. Let’s get the details.
Kate Siegel Is Bisexual- Married Life With Husband & Children
In a 2008 interview with Gaywired, the American actress came out as bisexual. Although for nearly 8 years, Kate didn’t come up with any relationship highlights before her wedding with filmmaker Mike Flanagan stole the limelight.
Reportedly, the couple married on February 6, 2016, after many years of dating. Although no report on their courtship is out, sources allege that they met on a film set as both have a preference for the horror film genre.
Together, Kate and Mike are parents to 2 children; a son Cody Paul Flanagan (born on November 26, 2016), and a daughter Theodora Isabelle Irene Flanagan (December 3, 2018). She was pregnant shortly after the shoot of The Haunting of Hill House began & later named her daughter “Theodora”, her role in the series.
As for a fact, Siegel is the second wife of Mike. Previously, he was in a marital relationship with then-wife Shea Cerveny; they divorced in 2010 after 5 years of marriage. While together, they welcomed son Rigby Flanagan-Bell (b. October 15, 2010), of whom Kate Sigele is the step-mother.
Currently, the 5 feet 8 inches tall actress along with her spouse & kids lives in California.
Debut In The Film Industry- Movies and TV Series
After gaining experience from works in Washington Shakespeare Company and the Folger Theater, Kate Siegel made her film debut in 2007 through The Curse of The Black Dahlia. The same year, she was cast in Hacia La Oscuridad and as in Steam; the latter film starred veteran TV personalities Ruby Dee and Chelsea Handler.
It followed her works in the short film Knocked Down (2008) along with guest appearances in TV: Ghost Whisperer (2009), Numbers (2010), and Castle (2012).
Then in 2013, Kate earned the role of Marisol Chavez in Oculus, a supernatural psychological horror starring
Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, and Katee Sackhoff. It was directed & co-wrote by her husband Mike Flanagan.
Other collaborations of the husband-wife in the horror films are Hush (2016), Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016), and Gerald’s Game (2017).
Siegel was also the screenwriter of the 2016 slasher film Hush and starred as a deaf girl Maddie Young alongside John Gallagher Jr. and Michael Trucco. It earned her nominations for the BloodGuts UK Horror Award, Fangoria Chainsaw Award, and Fright Meter Award for Best Actress.
Cast In Main Role In ‘The Haunting of Hill House’
In 2018, Kate landed as the main cast Theodora “Theo” Crain in the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House (10 episodes) starring Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, and Victoria Pedretti. It released on October 12, 2018.
Thereafter, following 2 years, the American actress guest-starred as Viola Willoughby / The Lady of the Lake in The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020). Well, it is a follow-up of The Haunting of Hill House and the second entry of The Haunting anthology series.
What Is Kate Siegel Currently Doing?
Siegel is working on her upcoming supernatural horror web TV series Midnight Mass opposite Zach Gilford in its 7 episodes. The series currently under pre-production. Delayed due to COVID-19, its entered production on August 17, 2020, and is set to conclude by December 15, 2020.
How Much Is Kate Siegel Net Worth?
Professional for over a decade, the 38 years old actress records 28 acting credits. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Kate has $3 million net worth in November 2020. Mostly, Siegel earned her fortune from a career as an actress and screenwriter. Allegedly, The Haunting of Hill House actress made tens of thousand dollars per episode, while the earnings from her movie roles are yet to be out.
Siegel’s films box-office collection:
- Oculus (2013)- $44 million (over the budget of $5 million)
- Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)- $81.7 million (the budget was $9-$12 million)
Family and Education
Kate was born Kate Gordon Siegelbaum on August 9, 1982, in Silver Spring, Maryland, the USA. The name of her parents is Paul Siegelbaum and Laura Siegelbaum. An American by nationality, Siegel is of Russian Jewish descent.
Throughout her high school days at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, she performed on & off the stage. Later, she enrolled at Syracuse University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in 2004. Following her graduation, Siegel went to hone her acting skills at Washington Shakespeare Company and the Folger Theater.
Queries:
- How Old Is Kate Siegel?
Born on August 9, 1982, the Maryland native is 38 years old. - What Is Hush Actress Kate Siegel’s Height?
She stands pretty tall and has a height of 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm). - Is Siegel Deaf?
In the 2016 horror film Hush, she plays a deaf woman Maddie Young. However, she is not deaf in real life. Kate learned sign language for the role. - Is Kate Active On Instagram and Twitter?
Kate Siegel has an official Instagram (@katesiegelofficial) and Twitter account (@k8siegel) with over 370k followers and 43.3K followers respectively. - What is the net worth of The Haunting of Hill House actress Kate Siegel?
In November 2020, Siegel has $3 million net worth.
