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Kirsten Nelson Biography

Birth Name:Kirsten Nelson

Birth Place:Oklahoma, United States

Profession Actress, Casting department, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Attended and graduated from Northwestern University
  • Made her acting debut as Betty in the 1993 film "The Fugitive․"
  • Started out as a casting coordinator on the 1984 film "Lovelines․"
  • Quote: "I would like to encourage actors to see the whole picture: working on the set, doing lights, building sets, making costumes; so they can have an appreciation of what the final product will be․"
  • Best known for her role as Karen Vick in "Psych" and as Ellie O'Keefe in "The O'Keefes․"
  • Directed and executive produced the 2011 short film "8 Minutes․"
  • Founding member of the Roadworks Theatre Ensemble in Chicago