Klein Haley was born and raised in Seminole, Oklahoma. After high school, he received his bachelor's degree in creative media production from the University of Oklahoma. He currently resides in Oklahoma City, working as a production assistant/assistant director in film and television while writing and directing his own projects.

He's made many short films throughout high school and college but only entered the festival world in 2020 with his debut short film "The Funeral" which was later followed up by the 2022 short "In the Face of Evil". He is currently in development on his first feature film.