
Acting · 55 years old
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.

Chicago Sons

Malcolm in the Middle
Jeanie

Boy Meets World
Jessica

The West Wing
Young Mrs. Dolores Landingham

This Is Us
Dr. Green

Bones
Nina Slocum

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Lorraine Ross

Psych
Karen Vick

Frasier
Ellie

Warehouse 13
Judy Giltoy

NCIS
Beth Banks

Everwood
Ellie Beals

The Practice
Judy Burke

LArceny
Della

Parenthood
Mrs. Ellis

The Fugitive
Betty

The Pretender
ATF Agent Beth Swik

Psych: The Movie
Karen Vick

Without a Trace
Ms. McPherson

Ned & Stacey
Wife