Kris Rey, born Kristin Williams on November 11, 1980, is a multifaceted creative force, boasting a diverse range of talents as both a filmmaker and actress.
Her impressive directorial portfolio includes a short documentary, Bathwater, released in 2006, as well as several documentary web series, most notably Boys and Girls, which was featured on Nerve.com. Additionally, Rey has helmed several feature films, such as It Was Great, But I Was Ready to Come Home (2009),Empire Builder (2012),Unexpected (2015),and I Used to Go Here (2020).
Aside from her work behind the camera, Rey has also made appearances in various films, including the critically acclaimed First Man (2018). Furthermore, she has been married to fellow filmmaker Joe Swanberg from 2007 to 2019, during which time they collaborated on several projects, including the Nerve.com web series Young American Bodies, which they co-directed, co-produced, and co-starred in.
Rey's acting credits also include several films directed by her husband, Swanberg, solidifying her status as a talented and versatile artist in the film industry.
