Kirsten Nelson

Kirsten Nelson
Nelson speaking into a microphone
Nelson at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con
Born Kirsten Nelson
(1970-10-03) October 3, 1970
Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation Actress, director
Years active 1993–present

Kirsten Nelson (born October 3, 1970) is an American actress and director.

Born in Enid, Oklahoma, though raised in Chicago. Nelson grew up playing the piano and singing, and has said "I wanted to be a concert pianist at Carnegie Hall, that is what I wanted to do from really early on."[1] Nelson graduated from Northwestern University[2] and became a founding member of Chicago's Roadworks Theatre Ensemble before moving to Los Angeles in 1995.[3][4]

She is known for her starring role as Police Chief Karen Vick on Psych.[5]

Nelson’s career includes roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (as Lorraine)[6], The O'Keefes (as Ellie O’Keefe)[7], Baby's Day Out[8], The Fugitive[9], Frasier[10], Ally McBeal[10], The West Wing[11], Just Shoot Me![10] and Boy Meets World[10]. Most recently, she played Danielle Bishop on K.C. Undercover.

She is a ELCA Lutheran.[12] She was married August 5, 1995, and has a son and daughter.[13]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1993The FugitiveBetty
1994The UntouchablesDaisy
1994Baby's Day OutWoman in Park
1996Ned and StaceyWife
1997Three Women of PainLani
1997Chicago SonsLisa
1997The PracticeJudy Burke
1997Temporarily YoursChrystle
1999SmutMrs. Maplethorpe
1999The PretenderATF Agent Beth Swik
1999Boy Meets WorldJessica
1999ThanksPolly Winthrop
2000Pensacola: Wings of GoldSgt. CarolDavis/Davidson
2001Just Shoot Me!Helen
2001The West WingYoung Dolores Landingham
2002Buffy the Vampire SlayerLorraine Ross, second manager of Doublemeat Palace
2002ProvidenceKim
2002Ally McBealConnie Dekumbis
2003The O'KeefesEllie O'Keefe
2004LarcenyDella
2004FrasierEllie
2004Stuck in the SuburbsSusan Aarons
2005Without a TraceMs. MacPhersonEpisode 3.15 "Party Girl"
2005Malcolm in the MiddleJeanieEpisode 6.22: "Mrs. Tri-County"
2005EverwoodEllie Beals
2005War of the WorldsBusinesswoman
2005Mrs. HarrisTV Interviewer
2006–2014PsychChief Karen Vick
2008Eli StoneDana Asbury
2010Ghost WhispererSarah Davidson
2012ParenthoodMrs. Gilroy
2012NCISBeth BanksEpisode 9.16: "Psych Out"
2012Warehouse 13Judy Giltoy
2014Saint GeorgeHeadmistress Sloan
2015NCIS: New OrleansVivienne Lambert
2015BonesNina Slocum
2017LimelightLiz Chance
2017Psych: The MovieChief Karen Vick
2017VersusPaige
2018K.C. UndercoverDanielle Bishop

References

  1. ↑ "Kirsten Nelson on". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  2. ↑ Rockett, Darcel. "NU alumna Kirsten Nelson reprises her chief role in 'Psych: The Movie'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  3. ↑ Psych TV Show and Television Series - Karen Vick Character Profile - USA Network -Cast Bio: Kirsten Nelson
  4. ↑ "Kirsten Nelson on". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  5. ↑ "Mind games continue with more 'Psych'". The Hollywood Reporter. September 17, 2007.
  6. ↑ Golden, Christopher (2017-10-03). Buffy the Vampire Slayer 20 Years of Slaying: The Watcher's Guide Authorized. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781534404168.
  7. ↑ "Kirsten Nelson joins Alexander comedy". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  8. ↑ "Baby's Day Out | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  9. ↑ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (2000-02-01). Screen World 1994. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557832023.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Kirsten Nelson | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  11. ↑ Challen, Paul (2001). Inside the West Wing: An Unauthorized Look at Television's Smartest Show. ECW Press. ISBN 9781550224689.
  12. ↑ Favre, Jeff (January 2008). "Psyched about her work: Actor enjoys 'chief' role in comedy". The Lutheran. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  13. ↑ "Kirsten Nelson Family Moments Reflect Family Life". liverampup.com. Liverampup. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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