Kristoffer Polaha
A charming leading man of Hallmark movies and network dramas who built a loyal following through consistent warmth and relatable character portrayals.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American actor·Birthday: February 18·Generation X
Biography
Kristoffer Polaha played 'Baze' on the television series 'Life Unexpected,' a role that defined his appeal. He first gained attention as the hotel scion on 'North Shore.' He has appeared in dozens of Hallmark Channel movies, where he is a staple, and played a smarmy businessman in 'Wonder Woman 1984.' His career builds a genuine connection with an audience through heartfelt performances.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Kristoffer was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kristoffer Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Kristoffer's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as a series regular in the CW drama 'Life Unexpected', which developed a dedicated cult following.
- Has headlined numerous highly-rated original movies for the Hallmark Channel, such as 'A Dickens of a Holiday!' and 'The Santa Stakeout'.
- Appeared in major film franchises including 'Wonder Woman 1984' and 'Jurassic World Dominion'.
- Played a key supporting role as Henry Butler on the Sarah Michelle Gellar thriller series 'Ringer'.
Did You Know?
He is a devout Christian and has spoken openly about his faith in interviews.
Polaha is an avid surfer and often incorporates the ocean into his social media posts.
He lived in Spain for a year as a teenager, which sparked a lifelong love for travel.
He and his wife, Julianne, have three sons together.
“I've always believed in the power of a good story, well told.”
