American actress and director (born 1970)
Kirsten Nelson
Born Kirsten Nelson
(1970-10-03 ) October 3, 1970 (age 54) Alma mater Northwestern University Occupation(s) Actress, director Years active 1993–present Spouse (m. 1995) Children 2
Kirsten Nelson (born October 3, 1970) is an American actress and director best known for her role as police chief Karen Vick on the TV series Psych .
Early life and education
Kirsten Nelson was born in Enid, Oklahoma and 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]
Career
Nelson was a founding member of Chicago's Roadworks Theatre Ensemble before moving to Los Angeles in 1995.[ 3] [ 1] [ 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] She played Danielle Bishop in four episodes of 2018's K.C. Undercover .[ 12]
Personal life
Nelson is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America . She married in 1995 and has two children.[ 13] [ 4] [ 14]
Filmography
Film
Television
References
^ a b Crowder, Courtney (December 12, 2013). " 'Psych' actress hits a high note with musical episode" . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2018 .
^ Rockett, Darcel (December 17, 2018) [November 30, 2017]. "NU alumna Kirsten Nelson reprises her chief role in 'Psych: The Movie' " . Chicago Tribune . Archived from the original on February 18, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2018 .
^ "Kristen Nelson alias Karen Vick on Psych" . USA Network . May 23, 2013. Archived from the original on July 23, 2013.
^ a b "Actress Kristen Nelson | Interview" . Teen Ink . February 27, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2024 .
^ Nordyke, Kimberly (September 17, 2007). "Mind games continue with more 'Psych' " . The Hollywood Reporter . Associated Press .
^ Golden, Christopher (October 3, 2017). Buffy the Vampire Slayer 20 Years of Slaying: The Watcher's Guide Authorized . Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781534404168 .
^ "Kirsten Nelson joins Alexander comedy" . Chicago Tribune . December 23, 2003. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2018 .
^ "Baby's Day Out | TV Guide" . TVGuide.com . Retrieved August 10, 2018 .
^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (February 1, 2000). Screen World 1994 . Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557832023 .
^ a b c d "Kirsten Nelson | TV Guide" . TVGuide.com . Retrieved August 10, 2018 .
^ Challen, Paul (2001). Inside the West Wing: An Unauthorized Look at Television's Smartest Show . ECW Press. ISBN 9781550224689 .
^ Macke, Johnni (August 4, 2022). " 'Psych' Cast: Where Are They Now?" . Us Weekly . Retrieved March 31, 2024 .
^ Favre, Jeff (January 2008). "Psyched about her work: Actor enjoys 'chief' role in comedy" . The Lutheran . Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2013 .
^ "Kirsten Nelson Bio, Family Life, Husband, Achievements and Awards" . Celebily . March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024 .
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