Kirsten Vangsness
Known for
For television viewers, Kirsten Vangsness is a known actress who has spent most of a career inside continuing stories. Her credits also include 'Dave Made a Maze'. In 18 years she has accumulated 15 credits. The role of Penelope Garcia in 'Criminal Minds' is the one that sticks.
Kirsten Vangsness
9 Movies
6 Series
For television viewers, Kirsten Vangsness is a known actress who has spent most of a career inside continuing stories. Her credits also include 'Dave Made a Maze'. In 18 years she has accumulated 15 credits. The role of Penelope Garcia in 'Criminal Minds' is the one that sticks.
Movies
Plays Jane
Dave Made a Maze
2017
Plays Sketch Artist
The Chicago 8
2011
Plays Madge
In My Sleep
2010
Plays Fawn
Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse
2016
Plays Mona Livingston
Kill Me, Deadly
2015
Plays Heather (voice)
Axis
2017
Plays Sunny
Stuck
2018
Plays Interior Decorator
Scream of the Bikini
2010
Latest Trailers
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Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story
Full Filmography
Scrubs
Pauline · 1 episode
2026
TV
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Bigelow McFigglehorn · 6 episodes
2024–2025
TV
Stuck
Sunny
2018
Film
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Penelope Garcia · 2 episodes
2016–2017
TV
Dave Made a Maze
Jane
2017
Film
Axis
Heather (voice)
2017
Film
Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse
Fawn
2016
Film
Kill Me, Deadly
Mona Livingston
2015
Film
The Chicago 8
Sketch Artist
2011
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kirsten Vangsness and where are they from?
Kirsten Vangsness is 54 years old, born on July 7, 1972 in Pasadena, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kirsten Vangsness?
Kirsten Vangsness is best known for roles in Dave Made a Maze, In My Sleep, Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story.
How many movies has Kirsten Vangsness been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Kirsten Vangsness has appeared in 9 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Kirsten Vangsness's first movie?
The career of Kirsten Vangsness began with Tranny McGuyver (2008).
What is Kirsten Vangsness's most recent movie or series?
Kirsten Vangsness's most recent release is Scrubs, which premiered on February 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Kirsten Vangsness appeared in?
On television, Kirsten Vangsness has appeared in Criminal Minds, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.
Kirsten Vangsness
1972-07-07 · Pasadena, California, USA
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.