ACTOR
Kirsten Vangsness
Known for Criminal Minds · Wizards Beyond Waverly Place · Scrubs
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.
Snapshot 2026-10-15
- Born
- Jul 7, 1972
- Birthplace
- Pasadena, California, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
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.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Tranny McGuyverTV News Reporter
2008
In My SleepMadge
2010
Scream of the BikiniInterior Decorator
2010
The Chicago 8Sketch Artist
2011
Kill Me, DeadlyMona Livingston
2015
Diani and Devine Meet the ApocalypseFawn
2016
Neil Gaiman: Dream DangerouslySelf
2016
AxisHeather (voice)
2017
Dave Made a MazeJane
2017
StuckSunny
2018
Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver StoryBarb Raber
2023Television
LAXTicket Agent · 3 eps
2004
Phil of the Future1 eps
2004
Criminal MindsGarcia
2005Criminal MindsPenelope Garcia · 364 eps
2005Criminal MindsWriter
2005
Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorPenelope Garcia · 13 eps
2011
Criminal Minds: Beyond BordersPenelope Garcia · 2 eps
2016
Wizards Beyond Waverly PlaceBigelow McFigglehorn · 6 eps
2024
ScrubsPauline · 1 eps
2026Photos
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