Kirsten Nelson

Kirsten Nelson

Known for

Acting

Born

October 3, 1970 (age 55)

Birthplace

Enid, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Kirsten Nelson (born October 3, 1970) is an American actress and director. Born in Oklahoma, though raised in Chicago, Nelson attended Northwestern University and became a founding member of Chicago's Roadworks Theatre Ensemble before moving to Los Angeles. She starred in the USA Network dramedy Psych, where her character, Chief Karen Vick, is promoted to Chief of Police in Santa Barbara in Season 2. Nelson’s other roles include roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The O'Keefes (as Ellie O’Keefe), Baby's Day Out, The Fugitive, Frasier, Ally McBeal, The West Wing, Just Shoot Me! and Boy Meets World. Nelson is a Lutheran.

Best known work

War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
2005
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
The Fugitive
The Fugitive
1993
Bones
Bones
2005
NCIS
NCIS
2003
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
This Is Us
This Is Us
2016
Baby's Day Out
Baby's Day Out
1994
Psych
Psych
2006
Frasier
Frasier
1993

Filmography

  1. 2021

    Psych 3: This Is Gus

    as Karen Vick

  2. 2020

    Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

    as Karen Vick

  3. 2018

    Limelight

    as Liz Chance

  4. 2017

    Psych: The Movie

    as Karen Vick

  5. 2016

    This Is UsTV

    as Dr. Green (2 episodes)

  6. 2014

    Saint GeorgeTV

    as Ms. Sloan (1 episode)

  7. 2010

    ParenthoodTV

    as Mrs. Ellis (1 episode)

  8. 2009

    Warehouse 13TV

    as Judy Giltoy (1 episode)

  9. 2008

    Eli StoneTV

    as Dana Asbury (1 episode)

  10. 2006

    PsychTV

    as Karen Vick (120 episodes), Director

  11. 2005

    Mrs. Harris

    as TV Interviewer

  12. 2005

    BonesTV

    as Nina Slocum (1 episode)

  13. 2005

    War of the Worlds

    as Businesswoman

  14. 2004

    Stuck in the Suburbs

    as Susan Aarons

  15. 2004

    LArceny

    as Della

  16. 2003

    NCISTV

    as Beth Banks (1 episode)

  17. 2003

    The O'KeefesTV

  18. 2002

    Without a TraceTV

    as Ms. McPherson (1 episode)

  19. 2002

    EverwoodTV

    as Ellie Beals (2 episodes)

  20. 2000

    Malcolm in the MiddleTV

    as Jeanie (1 episode)

  21. 1999

    The West WingTV

    as Young Mrs. Dolores Landingham (1 episode)

  22. 1999

    ThanksTV

  23. 1999

    ProvidenceTV

    as Kim (1 episode)

  24. 1997

    Ally McBealTV

    as Connie Dekumbis (1 episode)

  25. 1997

    Buffy the Vampire SlayerTV

    as Lorraine Ross (2 episodes)

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