Kirsten Nelson
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
Psych 3: This Is Gus
2021
as Karen Vick
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
2020
as Karen Vick
Psych: The Movie
2017
as Karen Vick
Limelight
2017
as Liz Chance
Mrs. Harris
2005
as TV Interviewer
War of the Worlds
2005
as Businesswoman
Stuck in the Suburbs
2004
as Susan Aarons
LArceny
2004
as Della
Baby's Day Out
1994
as Woman in Park
The Fugitive
1993
as Betty