Kristoffer Polaha
Actor
Kristoffer Polaha, known for his roles in "Ringer," "Life Unexpected," and "North Shore," discusses his film "We Are Hope Grows." He shares insights into how he became involved with the project and reflects on his career and personal life.
Kristoffer Polaha
“Ringer”, “Life Unexpected”, “North Shore”
About Kristoffer Polaha
Kristoffer Polaha is an American actor born in Reno, Nevada, recognized for his television roles as Jason Matthews in "North Shore," Nathaniel "Baze" Bazile in "Life Unexpected," and Henry Butler in "Ringer." His film work includes appearances in "Wonder Woman 1984" and "Jurassic World Dominion." He won a Jury Award for Best Actor at the Seattle Shorts Film Festival for "Frontman" and has expanded into writing, directing, and producing.
In this interview
- Discusses receiving the script for "Where Hope Grows" from both a friend and his agent.
- Talks about his son playing quarterback since age six, mirroring the host's experience.
- Reflects on being married since 2003, calling it an anomaly in Hollywood.
- Recalls portraying JFK Jr. only three or four years after his death.
“We've got a healthy, robust marriage. It's an anomaly. Sometimes I don't feel like I fit in Hollywood.”— Kristoffer Polaha, in this interview
Since this interview
Polaha continued building his career with lead roles in "The Shift" (2023) and Hallmark's "A Biltmore Christmas" (2023) opposite Bethany Joy Lenz. He co-authored the romance novel series "From Kona with Love" beginning in 2021, and in 2025 directed, co-produced, and starred in the horror comedy "Mimics," expanding his work behind the camera.
