
Kirsten Nelson
Acting
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.
Born: October 3, 1970 · Enid, Oklahoma, USA
Filmography (29)

Psych 3: This Is Gus
2021

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home
2020

Psych: The Movie
2017

This Is Us
2016

Saint George
2014

Parenthood
2010

Warehouse 13
2009

Eli Stone
2008

Psych
2006

Mrs. Harris
2006

Bones
2005

War of the Worlds
2005

Stuck in the Suburbs
2004

NCIS
2003

Without a Trace
2002

Everwood
2002

Malcolm in the Middle
2000

The West Wing
1999

Providence
1999

Ally McBeal
1997

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997

The Practice
1997

Just Shoot Me!
1997

The Pretender
1996

Ned & Stacey
1995

Baby's Day Out
1994

Boy Meets World
1993

Frasier
1993

The Fugitive
1993
