Biography
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
Cast Credits
Psych 3: This Is Gus
Character: Karen Vick
MOVIE • 2021
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
Character: Karen Vick
MOVIE • 2020
Psych: The Movie
Character: Karen Vick
MOVIE • 2017
Limelight
Character: Liz Chance
MOVIE • 2017
This Is Us
Character: Dr. Green
TV • 2016
Saint George
Character: Ms. Sloan
TV • 2014
Parenthood
Character: Mrs. Ellis
TV • 2010
Warehouse 13
Character: Judy Giltoy
TV • 2009
Eli Stone
Character: Dana Asbury
TV • 2008
Psych
Character: Karen Vick
TV • 2006
Mrs. Harris
Character: TV Interviewer
MOVIE • 2006
Bones
Character: Nina Slocum
TV • 2005
War of the Worlds
Character: Businesswoman
MOVIE • 2005
Stuck in the Suburbs
Character: Susan Aarons
MOVIE • 2004
LArceny
Character: Della
MOVIE • 2004
NCIS
Character: Beth Banks
TV • 2003
The O'Keefes
Character:
TV • 2003
Without a Trace
Character: Ms. McPherson
TV • 2002
Everwood
Character: Ellie Beals
TV • 2002
Malcolm in the Middle
Character: Jeanie
TV • 2000
Crew