Kirsten Vangsness
Actor · Writer
Born Jul 7, 1972 · Pasadena, California, USA
Active 2004–present
Kirsten Vangsness (born July 7, 1972) is an American actress and writer. She is best known for her role as FBI technical analyst Penelope Garcia on CBS's Criminal Minds, as well as the spin-offs Suspect Behavior and Beyond Borders.
Filmography
Scrubs (2026) — PaulineCriminal Minds (2005) — Penelope Garcia · Garcia · WriterWizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024) — Bigelow McFigglehornDave Made a Maze (2017) — JaneCriminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016) — Penelope GarciaCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (2011) — Penelope GarciaPhil of the Future (2004)Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story (2023) — Barb RaberLAX (2004) — Ticket AgentIn My Sleep (2010) — MadgeDiani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse (2016) — FawnThe Chicago 8 (2011) — Sketch ArtistKill Me, Deadly (2015) — Mona LivingstonAxis (2017) — Heather (voice)Stuck (2018) — SunnyScream of the Bikini (2010) — Interior DecoratorTranny McGuyver (2008) — TV News Reporter