Kirsten Vangsness
Actress and writer on Criminal Minds
Born
July 7th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress and writer, recognized for portraying FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia on the television series Criminal Minds. Her character gained popularity for its unique blend of intelligence, humor, and emotional depth. Vangsness co-wrote several episodes of the series, contributing to the show's narrative development. In addition, she has appeared in other projects including the web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries and the film Kill Me, Deadly. Vangsness has received accolades for her work, including nominations for various awards in the television industry.
Portrayed Penelope Garcia in Criminal Minds
Co-wrote episodes of Criminal Minds
Appeared in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
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