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Kirsten Nelson

Kirsten Nelson

Birthday: 1970-10-03 | Place of Birth: Enid, Oklahoma, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2021
Psych 3: This Is Gus

as    Karen Vick

2020
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

as    Karen Vick

2017
Psych: The Movie

as    Karen Vick

2006
Psych

as    Karen Vick

2004
Stuck in the Suburbs

as    Susan Aarons