Kirsten Nelson
October 3, 1970 (54 years old) in Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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. Nelsonโs other roles include roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The O'Keefes (as Ellie OโKeefe), Baby's Day Out, The Fugitive, Frasier, Ally McBeal, The West Wing, Just Shoot Me! and Boy Meets World. Nelson is a Lutheran.
Known For
Credits
- 2021 ยทPsych 3: This Is Gusas Karen Vick
- 2020 ยทPsych 2: Lassie Come Homeas Karen Vick
- 2017 ยทPsych: The Movieas Karen Vick
- 2017 ยทLimelightas Liz Chance
- 2016 ยทThis Is Usas Dr. Green
- 2014 ยทSaint Georgeas Ms. Sloan
- 2009 ยทWarehouse 13as Judy Giltoy
- 2008 ยทEli Stoneas
- 2006 ยทPsychas Karen Vick
- 2006 ยทMrs. Harrisas TV Interviewer
- 2005 ยทBonesas Nina Slocum
- 2005 ยทWar of the Worldsas Businesswoman
- 2004 ยทStuck in the Suburbsas Susan Aarons
- 2004 ยทLArcenyas Della
- 2003 ยทNCISas Beth Banks
- 2003 ยทThe O'Keefesas
- 2002 ยทWithout a Traceas Ms. McPherson
- 2002 ยทEverwoodas Ellie Beals
- 2000 ยทMalcolm in the Middleas Jeanie
- 1999 ยทThe West Wingas Young Mrs. Dolores Landingham
- 1999 ยทThanksas
- 1999 ยทProvidenceas Kim
- 1997 ยทAlly McBealas
- 1997 ยทBuffy the Vampire Slayeras Lorraine Ross
- 1997 ยทThe Practiceas
- 1997 ยทJust Shoot Me!as Helen
- 1997 ยทChicago Sonsas
- 1996 ยทThe Pretenderas ATF Agent Beth Swik
- 1995 ยทNed and Staceyas Wife
- 1994 ยทBaby's Day Outas Woman in Park
- 1993 ยทBoy Meets Worldas
- 1993 ยทFrasieras Ellie
- 1993 ยทThe Fugitiveas Betty