About
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.
Known for
Ally McBealSeries • 1997
NCISSeries • 2003
BonesSeries • 2005
FrasierSeries • 1993
The West WingSeries • 1999
Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeries • 1997
PsychSeries • 2006
This Is UsSeries • 2016
Without a TraceSeries • 2002
Malcolm in the MiddleSeries • 2000
The PracticeSeries • 1997
EverwoodSeries • 2002
Warehouse 13Series • 2009
ParenthoodSeries • 2010
The PretenderSeries • 1996
Boy Meets WorldSeries • 1993
Just Shoot Me!Series • 1997
War of the WorldsMovie • 2005
ProvidenceSeries • 1999
Eli StoneSeries • 2008
Ned & StaceySeries • 1995
The FugitiveMovie • 1993
Baby's Day OutMovie • 1994
Psych: The MovieMovie • 2017