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Kirsten Nelson

Oct 03, 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. 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.

Known For

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NCIS
Beth Banks
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Bones
Nina Slocum
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This Is Us
Dr. Green
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Frasier
Ellie
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Malcolm in the Middle
Jeanie
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Without a Trace
Ms. McPherson
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Lorraine Ross
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The West Wing
Young Mrs. Dolores Landingham
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Psych
Karen Vick
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The Practice

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