'American Pie' actor Chris Klein arrested on DUI charge

Actor Chris Klein was arrested early Wednesday in Los Angeles on suspicion of drunken driving, officials said.

Klein, 31, best known for his role in the "American Pie" comedies, was taken into custody about 3:15 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol Officer Patrick Kimball.

Kimball said officers pulled Klein over after they spotted his black 1999 Chevrolet Blazer weaving across three lanes of traffic on the westbound 101 Freeway at Woodman Avenue.

The actor was booked at the Los Angeles Police Department's Van Nuys station for driving under the influence of alcohol and released without bail, Kimball said.

Klein got his break in 1999's “Election" and later played the character Oz in the “American Pie” comedies. His onetime relationship with actress Katie Holmes was frequent tabloid fodder.

-- Kate Linthicum

Comments

[jaunenito]

1999 Chevy Blazer? Really?

[Doc Boston]

I hear he was on his way home from band camp.

[vinman]

Wow, I guess he hasn't worked in awhile. He is still driving a 1999 Chevy Blazer?

[Moe V]

I don't know whats sadder. The fact that he was pulled over for a DUI, or that he was pulled over for a DUI while driving a 1999 Chevy Blazer.

[joseantoniorios]

Was he asked if he was a citizen when he was arrested? Did the police request to see his "papers"?

[Felecia Stewart]

And why is this news???

[Randy Handbag]

You think since he has a decent income he could afford a cab!

[Chris Denmon]

California has a minimum requirement that a person convicted of a second DUI within Five Years serve some jail time.

At least the arrest keeps Mr. Klein in the news...

[Las Vegas Lawyer]

Even actors can get arrested of DUI. No one is above the law; we are all equal to receive penalties when we abide the law as well. DUI or also known as Driving Under the Influence is a common crime of drivers.

[Florida Seo Design]

Why is chris klein driving a 1999 chevy blazer?