Name: Harris Klein
Gender: Male
Age: 62
Position: Supporting Actor
Appearance: 
An older, somewhat obese man, Klein tends to prefer dark clothing when out of costume.
Personality: Klein's experiences (see below) have left him embittered and argumentative. He is always the first to question the judgment of directors, writers, editors, anyone on the production staff. Typically thinking of himself as the smartest man in the room, especially when he's drunk on set, Klein has a reputation for being very difficult to work alongside. However, he takes his craft very seriously, any suggestions or objections he lodges are meant to be for the betterment of the film.
History: Harris Klein began his career as a director, writer, and actor in the late sixties, a time when film was beginning to be viewed in a very different light. His early productions were done solely for artistic purposes, and he became known for mesmerizing character studies and electrifying dramatic performances. However, as lauded as he was by critics, his projects sold little in the way of tickets. Audiences wanted to see gunfights and steamy sexual chemistry, not the struggles of men against their personal demons. Initially, he refused to compromise his artistic integrity, a struggle that pushed him deeper into a bottle and gave him a reputation as being difficult to work with. Klein slowly lost ground in the fight against the studios until he finally, bitterly renounced directing in the late eighties. However, he still needed to support himself, and so lowered himself in his own eyes by acting in other films. These days, Klein brings a certain panache and gravitas to roles of stock heavies, old mentors, and cool granddads.
Miscellaneous: Despite his attitude and alcoholism, Klein is a professional to the core. He will always be on time and meet deadlines, sober or no. He will help out other actors as necessary, meticulously track continuity, watch dailies, learn about his role.
Luke Clemens: A former teen heartthrob, barely even old enough to buy a beer, is now entrusted with directing a film despite his lack of experience? Klein's dislike of Clemens isn't personal, their interactions are always at least cordial. Rather, his distaste stems more from the studio system he represents. To Klein, Clemens is emblematic of all the issues he's had with Hollywood.
Max Harrison: Klein can bring himself to like this man. An honest hard worker, good at his craft. Not to mention his boundless enthusiasm for the film business occasionally reminds Klein of his younger self.
Jake Wilson: Though the two have never worked together before, Klein is cautiously optimistic that Wilson may be one of the professionals that are hard to come by in this town. Klein keenly believes that the setting is a vital part of telling a story, and some of Wilson's previous filmography has been at least adequate in that regard. Someone who can see that there's a world beyond the Hollywood Hills is better than most.
Phoebe Collins: One of the few people that Klein is openly affectionate towards, he jokingly calls her "his student". A few stern words and the young lady was suddenly working with the kind of professional meticulousness and eye towards detail that he appreciates. She makes his job easier and doesn't treat him as a washed-up joke, thus Klein treats her with genuine friendliness.
Leo P N B Xavier: While he sometimes appreciates the man's work, Klein doesn't care for Leo. Too flighty, too quirky, altogether lacking the dignity and gravitas that the industry used to have.
Amy Ho: What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object? Harris "The Correct Reading is the One I'm Giving" Klein is still thinking of his heyday, when he did exactly what Amy does now. The two frequently butt heads, too busy arguing to realize they're on the same side- or essentially the same person.
Max Goldstein: No. Just no. No. Klein wants absolutely nothing to do with this man. Goldstein has no business being even tangentially involved in the creative process. His meddling will ruin the film, Klein is certain.
Peter Zolner: Peter is a decent actor who will do as he is told. Klein views him with a professional regard, though not a personal one- they don't know each other too well.
Addison Matthews: Addison is pretty. This is the only mark in her favor. Too young, too opinionated, too concerned with things that are none of her business. Addison simply has too many toos attached to her.
Ella Lindgren: Klein will not dignify her with the title of DP. Temperamental and thin-skinned, too afraid of taking chances even with the technology available today. Her work is uninspired and stodgy.
Leila Fox: Pretentious and too New Age in her acting, Leila loses herself in symbolism and metaphor and becomes far too busy analyzing her role to actually act it. However, Harris does see some untapped potential there. Perhaps some mentoring from a man with decades of experience might help.
