Kate Siegel
Kate Gordon Siegelbaum (born August 9, 1982), known professionally as Kate Siegel, is an American actress and writer. Dubbed a scream queen for her extensive work in the horror genre, Siegel is known for her collaborations with her husband, Mike Flanagan. She has starred in the films Oculus (2013); Hush, which she co-wrote, and Ouija: Origin of Evil (both 2016); Gerald's Game (2017); and The Life of Chuck (2024).
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Kate Siegel

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- Name
- Kate Siegel
- Birth Name
- Kate Gordon Siegelbaum
- Born
- 9 August 1982
- Birthplace
- Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Education
- Syracuse University (BFA)
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Kate Gordon Siegelbaum (born August 9, 1982), known professionally as Kate Siegel, is an American actress and writer. Dubbed a scream queen for her extensive work in the horror genre, Siegel is known for her collaborations with her husband, Mike Flanagan. She has starred in the films Oculus (2013); Hush, which she co-wrote, and Ouija: Origin of Evil (both 2016); Gerald's Game (2017); and The Life of Chuck (2024).
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Kate Siegel (born 1982) is an actor, actress and film actor, among other activities, of American nationality. The actor was born in Silver Spring.
Kate Siegel was educated at Syracuse University. The actor is a member of Writers Guild of America West. Languages used include English.
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On television, she has starred in the series The Haunting of Hill House (2018), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Midnight Mass (2021), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023).

Kate Siegel, actor, at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for the movie The Life of Chuck.
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Kate Siegel, actor, at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for the movie The Life of Chuck.
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Key facts
• Name — Kate Siegel • Birth Name — Kate Gordon Siegelbaum • Born — 9 August 1982 • Birthplace — Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. • Occupation — * Actress • writer • Years Active — 2006–present • Education — Syracuse University (BFA) • Children — 2
Early life
Early life
Siegel was born in 1982 in Silver Spring, Maryland. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2004.
Career
Career
Siegel made her acting debut in the film The Curse of The Black Dahlia, which was released on January 23, 2007. That year she went on to star in Hacia La Oscuridad, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 28, 2007. She also appeared in Steam alongside Ruby Dee and Chelsea Handler. In 2008, Siegel appeared in the short film Knocked Down, which was directed by Ted Collins. In 2009, she made her television debut in Ghost Whisperer as Cheryl. In 2010, she appeared in Numb3rs as Rachel Hollander. She then appeared in an episode of Castle. That same year she appeared in the drama-thriller Wedding Day. In 2013, Siegel appeared in Man Camp. The same year, she appeared in Oculus, a horror film written and directed by Flanagan. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013, and was released in April 2014. She also appeared in an episode of Mob City. In 2014, she appeared in Demon Legacy. In November 2015, it was revealed that she and Flanagan would be adapting the young adult novel 13 Days to Midnight into a film. In 2016, Siegel starred as a deaf-mute woman beset by a killer in the horror-thriller Hush, a film on which she also made her screenwriting debut, co-writing with Flanagan. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 12, 2016, and was released on Netflix on April 8, 2016. In July 2016, she starred in a commercial for Stelara psoriasis medication. That same year, Siegel appeared in Ouija: Origin of Evil, also directed by Flanagan, which was released on October 21, 2016. In 2017, Siegel starred alongside Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood in the film adaptation of Stephen King's Gerald's Game, which was also directed by Flanagan. The film was released on September 29, 2017, by Netflix. In 2018, Siegel had a starring role as Theodora Crain in the Netflix supernatural horror series The Haunting of Hill House, based on Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel of the same name. She also narrated the podcast Calling Darkness and has been a voice actor for The NoSleep Podcast. Siegel portrayed Erin Greene in Netflix's Midnight Mass, which was written and directed by Flanagan, and co-starred her castmate from The Haunting of Hill House Henry Thomas. In July 2024, she was confirmed to make her directorial debut, as she would direct a segment for V/H/S/Beyond, which was released exclusively on Shudder on October 4, 2024.
Personal life
Personal life
Siegel is of Russian-Jewish, Polish-Jewish, and German-Jewish descent. Siegel said in 2008 she is bisexual and had been in relationships with women before. She married director Mike Flanagan in early 2016. They have two children: a son, Cody, and a daughter, Theodora, named after Siegel's character in The Haunting of Hill House. She is stepmother to Flanagan's eldest son from a previous relationship.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. Reference(s) • 2009 — Ghost Whisperer — Cheryl — Episode: "This Joint's Haunted" • 2010 — Numbers — Rachel Hollander — Episode: "And the Winner Is..." • 2012 — The — Evey Kyler — Episode: "Prime Cut" • Castle — Nadia — Episode: "47 Seconds" • Where Would We Be — Stephanie — Episode: "Pilot" • 2013 — Mob City — Tandy — Episode: "Stay Down" • 2018 — The — Adult Theodora "Theo" Crain — Miniseries; 8 episodes • 2020 — Hawaii Five-0 — Leslie — Episode: "I ho'olulu, ho'ohulei 'ia e ka makani" • The — Viola Willoughby / The Lady of the Lake — Episodes: "The Romance of Certain Old Clothes" and "The Beast in the Jungle" • 2021 — Midnight Mass — Erin Greene — Miniseries; 7 episodes • 2022 — The — Annette DeTamble — Recurring role; 3 episodes • 2023 — The — Camille L'Espanaye — Miniseries; 7 episodes • 2026 — Carrie — TBA — Upcoming miniseries
Video games
Video games
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. Reference(s) • 2025 — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — Olivia Westbury
Podcasts
Podcasts
Siegel has appeared on the horror podcasts Calling Darkness and The NoSleep Podcast.
Identity
Identity
Kate Siegel is recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as screenwriter, actress and film director. Identity and origins. Her recorded language was English. She married Mike Flanagan.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1982
Kate Siegel was born on 9 August 1982.
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Kate Siegel was born at Silver Spring.
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Silver Spring.
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Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. Reference(s) • 2007 — The — Jennifer — Direct-to-video film • Total Darkness — Jenn • Steam — Elizabeth • 2012 — Wedding Day — Erica • 2013 — Man Camp — Teresa • Oculus — Marisol Chavez • 2014 — Demon Legacy — Jack • 2016 — Hot — Beth • Hush — Maddie Young — Also writer • Ouija: Origin of Evil — Jenny Browning • 2017 — Gerald's Game — Sally Burlingame • 2021 — Hypnotic — Jenn Tompson • 2023 — The — Agent Kate Montana — Cameo appearance • 2024 — The Life of Chuck — Miss Richards • V/H/S/Beyond — None — Director of segment: "Stowaway" • 2025 — The Room Returns! — Claudette • 2026 — The Last Temptation of Becky — Agent Kate Montana — Post-production • 2027 — The Exorcist: Martyrs — Post-production
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- 2.Condit, Jon. Curse of the Black Dahila (2006). Dread Central. March 11, 2007.
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- 4.Steam. Amazon.com.
- 5.Collins, Ted. Knocked Down. Vimeo.com. October 13, 2012.
- 6.Wedding Day. Amazon.com.
- 7.Man Camp. Amazon.com.
- 8.Gingold, Michael. Q&A: Star/Scripter Kate Siegel Speaks Up About "HUSH". Fangoria.com. April 11, 2016.
- 9.Complex Media, Inc. TIFF Review: The Smart, Inventive "Oculus" Is the Best Horror Film of the Festival. Complex. September 10, 2013.
- 10.WWE Inc. UPDATE: New 'Oculus' theatrical poster debuts. WWE. March 10, 2014.
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- 12.A. Lincoln, Ross. Bold Films Acquires '13 Days To Midnight'; Shooting Wraps On Musical 'September 12th'. Deadline Hollywood. November 20, 2015.
- 13.Hipes, Patrick. Netflix Acquires Micro-Budget Horror Pic 'Hush', Latest From Blumhouse & Intrepid. Deadline Hollywood. March 10, 2016.
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- 16.Evans, Greg. Consult The Board: 'Ouija 2' Rounds Out Cast. Deadline Hollywood. September 21, 2015.
- 17.Petski, Denise. 'Ouija 2′ Set For October 2016; Jason Blum Back as Producer - Deadline. Deadline. April 30, 2015.
- 18.Fleming, Mike. Carla Gugino & Bruce Greenwood Star In Stephen King's 'Gerald's Game' For Netflix. Deadline. October 17, 2016.
- 19.S, C. Netflix September 2017 Movie and TV Titles Announced. ComingSoon.net. August 23, 2017.
- 20.Noble, Logan. Author Interview: Gemma Amor. Logan Noble, Author. December 14, 2018.
- 21.Calling Darkness. Calling Darkness Podcast.
- 22.NoSleep Podcast S7E25. September 25, 2016.
- 23.Squires, John. 'V/H/S/Beyond' Coming to Shudder This Halloween; Meet the Directors. Bloody Disgusting. July 10, 2024.
- 24.Earl, William. 'V/H/S/Beyond' Set to Feature Segments From Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan, Justin Long and More (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. July 10, 2024.
- 25.Kate Siegel - Biography. IMDb.
- 26.Yup. I approve these facts. 1057158215513726977. October 30, 2018.
- 27.Jewish peas in a pod. @bigradinmonster. 343230620039782401. June 8, 2013.
- 28.Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (August 29, 2008) - Page 4 of 9 - AfterEllen. AfterEllen. August 29, 2008.
- 29.'Steam' Stars Ally Sheedy and Kate Siegel Drop the Towel. gaywired.com. August 22, 2008.
- 30.Drew, Ari. SXSW 2016: Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel Talk Their New Thriller Hush and Upcoming Projects. Dread Central. April 6, 2016.
- 31.Schonter, Allison. 'Haunting of Hill House' Star Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan Welcome Baby. PopCulture.com. December 3, 2018.
- 32.Mike Flanagan Film. mikeflanaganfilm.com.
- 33.SXSW – 'Evil Dead Rise', 'The Wrath of Becky', & 'Late Night With the Devil' to World Premiere! [Images]. Bloody Disgusting. January 11, 2023.
- 34.Housman, Andrew. The Room Remake Starring Bob Odenkirk Was Shot In A Single Day. SlashFilm. April 14, 2023.
- 35.Connolly, Kevin. Prime Cut. 2012.
- 36.Pilot. July 15, 2012.
- 37.Jones, Tamera. Mike Flanagan's 'The Fall of the House of Usher' Wraps Production. Collider. 2022-07-09.
- 38.Stewart, Jazz. All celebrity cameos and cast in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Polygon. 2025-06-28.
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