Kirsten Vangsness

American actress and screenwriter

Kirsten Simone Vangsness (born on July 7, 1972)[1] is an American actress and writer.[2] She is best known for playing the FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia on the TV show Criminal Minds. She later played the same character on the shows Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. Kirsten is also known for her weight loss journey.

Kirsten Vangsness
Vangsness in 2007
Born
Kirsten Simone Vangsness

(1972-07-07) July 7, 1972 (age 51)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
Years active1998–present
Partner(s)Melanie Goldstein (2006–2013)
Keith Hanson (2015–present)

Vangsness began acting in 1998. She later won several awards. They included the 15 Minutes of Female Best Actress Award, the Golden Betty Award and the Los Angeles Drama Critic Award.[3]

Vangsness was born in Pasadena, California.

Reference change

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  2. "Kirsten Vangsness". All Star Bio. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  3. "Kirsten Vangsness". Celebs Net Worth. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.