Kirsten Nelson
Kirsten Nelson | |
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Born | Kirsten Nelson October 3, 1970 Enid, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Nelson is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She married in 1995 and has two children.[13][4][14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | The Fugitive | Betty | |
1994 | Baby's Day Out | Woman in Park | |
1997 | Three Women of Pain | Lani | Short |
2004 | Larceny | Della | |
2005 | War of the Worlds | Businesswoman | |
2017 | Limelight | Liz Chance |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | The Untouchables | Daisy | Episode: "The Last Gauntlet" |
1996 | Ned and Stacey | Wife | Episode: "The Other End" |
1997 | Chicago Sons | Lisa | Episode: "Love in the Time of Cicadas" |
1997 | Temporarily Yours | Chrystle | Episode: "Independence Day" |
1997 | The Practice | Judy Burke | Episode: "The Civil Right" |
1999 | The Pretender | ATF Agent Beth Swik | Episode: "Flesh & Blood" |
1999 | Boy Meets World | Jessica | Episode: "Cutting the Cord" |
1999 | Thanks | Polly Winthrop | Main role |
2000 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Sgt. Carol Davis / Davidson | Episode: "Answered Prayers" |
2001 | Just Shoot Me! | Helen | Episode: "Sid & Nina" |
2001 | The West Wing | Dolores Landingham (young) | Episode: "Two Cathedrals" |
2002 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Lorraine Ross | Episodes: "Doublemeat Palace", "Normal Again" |
2002 | Providence | Kim | Episode: "Limbo" |
2002 | Ally McBeal | Connie Dekumbis | Episode: "Tom Dooley" |
2003, 2005 | Everwood | Ellie Beals | Episodes: "Three Miners from Everwood", "Where the Heart Is" |
2003 | The O'Keefes | Ellie O'Keefe | Main role |
2004 | Frasier | Ellie | Episode: "Match Game" |
2004 | Stuck in the Suburbs | Susan Aarons | TV film |
2005 | Without a Trace | Ms. MacPherson | Episode: "Party Girl" |
2005 | Malcolm in the Middle | Jeanie | Episode: "Mrs. Tri-County" |
2005 | Mrs. Harris | TV Interviewer | TV film |
2006 | The Ant Bully | Hova / Generic Ant (voice) | Video game |
2006–2014 | Psych | Karen Vick | Main role |
2008 | Eli Stone | Dana Asbury | Episode: "Heartbeat" |
2010 | Ghost Whisperer | Sarah Davidson | Episode: "Lethal Combination" |
2012 | Parenthood | Mrs. Ellis | Episode: "It Is What It Is" |
2012 | NCIS | Beth Banks | Episode: "Psych Out" |
2012 | Warehouse 13 | Judy Giltoy | Episode: "No Pain No Gain" |
2014 | Saint George | Ms. Sloan | Episode: "School's Out" |
2015 | Bones | Nina Slocum | Episode: "The Donor in the Drink" |
2015 | NCIS: New Orleans | Vivienne Lambert | Episode: "Confluence" |
2017 | Psych: The Movie | Karen Vick | TV film |
2017 | Versus | Paige | TV series |
2018 | K.C. Undercover | Danielle Bishop | Episodes: "The Domino Effect", "Domino: Parts 2–4" |
2019 | This Is Us | Dr. Green | 2 episodes |
2019 | Bluff City Law | Emma Sutton | Episode: "You Don't Need a Weatherman" |
2020 | Psych 2: Lassie Come Home | Karen Vick | TV film |
2021 | Psych 3: This Is Gus | Karen Vick | TV film |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.