Paul Siegelbaum is the father of the iconic actress, Kate Siegel. She is prominent for her work in the 2016 horror thriller Hush. Kate also co-wrote the movie with the love of her life, Mike Flanagan. In 2020, the actress also appeared in the Haunting of Bly Manor.
Let’s find out about the father who gave life to such a talented and successful writer and actress.
Personal Life
Paul Siegelbaum was born on the 4th of July 1946. This was also the time when the Philippines gained its independence from the U.S. However, in 1964, Independence Day was moved from the 4th of June to the 12th of the same month. The nationalists and historians were responsible for the adjustments.
When Paul Siegelbaum was a seven-year-old boy, The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed. This was in 1953. The Armistice was supped to prevail until the nation achieved a peaceful settlement.
Paul was born and grew up at a time of critical political instability. At only 17 years old, President John Kennedy of the United States was killed in Dallas.
In 1946, Paul tied the knot with the love of his life, Laura Siegelbaum. The couple had two children together. One of them is the well-known and renowned actress and writer, Kate Siegel. The family is yet to reveal more information about Kate’s sibling.
About Kate Siegel
Kate Siegel is a horror movie star. She was born on the 9th of August 1982. She always loved acting since she was a child.
Kate grew up in Silver Springs Maryland with her parents, Laura and Paul Siegelbaum. She attended Syracuse University, New York, U.S.A.
Kate joined the entertainment industry in 2007 when she starred in The Curse of the Black Dahlia. Within the same year, Siegel was also in Steam followed by Knocked Down, Puke in My Mouth, and Man Camp. Since then, the actress has been in countless horror movies and even co-written others.
Mike Flanagan is the husband of Kate. Some of the movies in which Kate acted were produced and co-written by her husband. He is a prominent actor who has been in many projects. He produced and played a role in Oculus, Hush, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Gerald’s Game. Mike and Kate collaborated in the production of The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor.
The couple met in 2011 when they were auditioning for a film. However, the film did not undergo production. The movie may have not been successful but it brought together one of the most amazing duos of all time. It helped to build a family.
Career and Net Worth
Paul Siegelbaum was a pretty private person. He did not reveal much to the media about his life when he was alive. For this reason, there is no information about what he did for a living. Thus, it is impossible to deduce his net worth. On the other hand, her daughter’s net worth is about three million dollars.
Bottling Up
Paul Siegelbaum passed away about twenty years ago. His life remains a mystery. He will always be remembered as the father of one of America’s best actresses.