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Kirsten Nelson

Acting · Born 1970-10-03 · 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.

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  NCIS

  Beth Banks

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  Bones

  Nina Slocum

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  The West Wing

  Young Mrs. Dolores Landingham

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  Psych

  Karen Vick

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  Frasier

  Ellie

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  Without a Trace

  Ms. McPherson

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  Everwood

  Ellie Beals

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  This Is Us

  Dr. Green

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  Buffy the Vampire Slayer

  Lorraine Ross

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  Malcolm in the Middle

  Jeanie

• 2021Psych 3: This Is GusKaren Vick
• 2020Psych 2: Lassie Come HomeKaren Vick
• 2017Psych: The MovieKaren Vick
• 2017LimelightLiz Chance
• 2016This Is UsDr. Green
• 2014Saint GeorgeMs. Sloan
• 2010ParenthoodMrs. Ellis
• 2009Warehouse 13Judy Giltoy
• 2008Eli StoneDana Asbury
• 2006PsychKaren Vick
• 2006Mrs. HarrisTV Interviewer
• 2005BonesNina Slocum
• 2005War of the WorldsBusinesswoman
• 2004Stuck in the SuburbsSusan Aarons
• 2004LArcenyDella
• 2003NCISBeth Banks
• 2003The O'Keefes
• 2002Without a TraceMs. McPherson
• 2002EverwoodEllie Beals
• 2000Malcolm in the MiddleJeanie
• 1999The West WingYoung Mrs. Dolores Landingham
• 1999Thanks
• 1999ProvidenceKim
• 1997Ally McBealConnie Dekumbis
• 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerLorraine Ross
• 1997The PracticeJudy Burke
• 1997Just Shoot Me!Helen
• 1997Chicago Sons
• 1996The PretenderATF Agent Beth Swik
• 1995Ned & StaceyWife
• 1994Baby's Day OutWoman in Park
• 1993Boy Meets WorldJessica
• 1993FrasierEllie
• 1993The FugitiveBetty