Kirsten Nelson
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.
Filmography (34 titles)
6.9MoviePsych 3: This Is Gus
Karen Vick · 2021
7.0MoviePsych 2: Lassie Come Home
Karen Vick · 2020
MovieLimelight
Liz Chance · 2018
7.2MoviePsych: The Movie
Karen Vick · 2017
8.2ShowThis Is Us
Dr. Green · 2016
6.6ShowSaint George
Ms. Sloan · 2014
7.5ShowParenthood
Mrs. Ellis · 2010
7.7ShowWarehouse 13
Judy Giltoy · 2009
6.7ShowEli Stone
Dana Asbury · 2008
7.9ShowPsych
Karen Vick · 2006
5.8MovieMrs. Harris
TV Interviewer · 2005
8.2ShowBones
Nina Slocum · 2005
6.6MovieWar of the Worlds
Businesswoman · 2005
6.0MovieStuck in the Suburbs
Susan Aarons · 2004
6.0MovieLArceny
Della · 2004
7.6ShowNCIS
Beth Banks · 2003
The O'Keefes
2003
7.2ShowWithout a Trace
Ms. McPherson · 2002
7.6ShowEverwood
Ellie Beals · 2002
8.5ShowMalcolm in the Middle
Jeanie · 2000
8.3ShowThe West Wing
Young Mrs. Dolores Landingham · 1999
5.5ShowThanks
1999
6.7ShowProvidence
Kim · 1999
6.5ShowAlly McBeal
Connie Dekumbis · 1997