Acting · Pasadena, California, USA · Born July 7, 1972
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.
TVScrubs
2026
as Pauline
TVWizards Beyond Waverly Place
2024
as Bigelow McFigglehorn
MovieAmish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story
2023
as Barb Raber
MovieStuck
2018
as Sunny
MovieDave Made a Maze
2017
as Jane
MovieAxis
2017
as Heather (voice)
MovieDiani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse
2016
as Fawn
MovieNeil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
2016
as Self
TVCriminal Minds: Beyond Borders
2016
as Penelope Garcia
MovieKill Me, Deadly
2015
as Mona Livingston
MovieThe Chicago 8
2011
as Sketch Artist
TVCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
2011
as Penelope Garcia
MovieIn My Sleep
2010
as Madge
MovieScream of the Bikini
2010
as Interior Decorator
MovieTranny McGuyver
2008
as TV News Reporter
TVCriminal Minds
2005
as Garcia
TVLAX
2004
as Ticket Agent
TVPhil of the Future
2004
