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Krysten Ritter
Known for
International breakthrough as Jessica Jones in the eponymous Marvel/Netflix series (2015-2019), one of the most acclaimed female lead roles in contemporary superhero fiction. Previous role in Breaking Bad (2009-2010) as Jane Margolis and Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012-2013). Starred in Tim Burton's Big Eyes (2014) and directed Nightbitch (2024). American actress, musician and filmmaker identified with superhero fiction and prestige drama, recognized for her range of powerful female characters in quality television productions.
Krysten Ritter
29 Movies · 27 Series
Known for
International breakthrough as Jessica Jones in the eponymous Marvel/Netflix series (2015-2019), one of the most acclaimed female lead roles in contemporary superhero fiction. Previous role in Breaking Bad (2009-2010) as Jane Margolis and Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012-2013). Starred in Tim Burton's Big Eyes (2014) and directed Nightbitch (2024). American actress, musician and filmmaker identified with superhero fiction and prestige drama, recognized for her range of powerful female characters in quality television productions.
Movies
Plays Director Rockwell
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2024
Plays Jane
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
2019
Plays Suze
Confessions of a Shopaholic
2009
Plays Gina the Goth
27 Dresses
2008
Plays Patty
She's Out of My League
2010
Plays Kelly
What Happens in Vegas
2008
Plays Stacy
Vamps
2012
Plays Model
Someone Like You...
2001
Plays Natacha
Nightbooks
2021
Plays Art History Student
Mona Lisa Smile
2003
Plays Dee-Ann
Big Eyes
2014
Plays Beth
Slingshot
2005
Plays Goldie
Stone Cold Fox
2025
Plays Gia Goodman
Veronica Mars
2014
Writer
Plays Kim
L!fe Happens
2011
Plays Salesgirl
Margaret
2011
Plays Cassie
Woke Up Dead
2010
Plays Lucy Hayden
The Hero
2017
Plays Lauren
How to Make Love to a Woman
2010
Plays Gloria
Killing Bono
2011
Plays Melanie
Listen Up Philip
2014
Plays Innocent Bystander
Heavy Petting
2007
Plays Christy
Search Party
2014
Plays Ruby
Asthma
2015
Plays Ozzy
The Last International Playboy
2009
Plays Amy
Refuge
2012
Plays Nicole
Buzzkill
2012
TV Shows
Director
Plays Jessica Jones
Marvel's Jessica Jones
2015
Plays Cassie
Woke Up Dead
2009
Plays Chloe
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
2012
Plays Lily Champagne
Gravity
2010
Producer
Plays Lucy
Orphan Black: Echoes
2024
Plays Jane Margolis
Breaking Bad
2008
Plays Jessica Jones
Marvel's The Defenders
2017
Plays Lucy
Gilmore Girls
2000
Plays Gia Goodman
Veronica Mars
2004
Plays Sherry Cleckler
Love & Death
2023
Plays Allison Stark
'Til Death
2006
Plays Mia Lapierre / Lady Vengeance
Dexter: Resurrection
2025
Plays Jessica Jones
Daredevil: Born Again
2025
Plays Erin Kavenaugh
The Bedford Diaries
2006
Plays Saleswoman
Tanner on Tanner
2004
Plays Quinn
Jonny Zero
2005
Plays Cassie
Love Bites
2011
Plays Bryn
Whoopi
2003
Plays Ellen
Big Day
2006
Plays Eva Moore
Justice
2006
Plays Carol Rhodes
Gossip Girl
2007
Plays Tracy Warren
Law & Order
1990
Plays Gina (voice)
The Cleveland Show
2009
Plays Nora Mills / Rowan Mills
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Sheila (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Dana Polk (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Plays Persephone (voice)
Krapopolis
2023
Latest Trailers
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Stone Cold Fox
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Krysten Ritter and where are they from?
Krysten Ritter is 44 years old, born on December 16, 1981 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Krysten Ritter?
Krysten Ritter is best known for roles in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, Big Eyes, 27 Dresses.
How many movies has Krysten Ritter been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Krysten Ritter has appeared in 29 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Krysten Ritter's first movie?
The career of Krysten Ritter began with Someone Like You... (2001).
What is Krysten Ritter's most recent movie or series?
Krysten Ritter's most recent release is Stone Cold Fox, which premiered on November 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Krysten Ritter appeared in?
On television, Krysten Ritter has appeared in Breaking Bad, The Simpsons, The Blacklist, Marvel's Jessica Jones.
Krysten Ritter
1981-12-16 · Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Krysten Alyce Ritter (born December 16, 1981) is an American actress. After an early modelling stint, she appeared on the UPN noir mystery series Veronica Mars (2005–2006) and the CW comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls (2006–2007). Her breakthrough role was Jane Margolis on the AMC drama series Breaking Bad (2009–2010), a character she reprised in its spinoff film El Camino (2019). She headlined the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013) before playing the character Jessica Jones on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero series Jessica Jones (2015–2019), The Defenders (2017), and Daredevil: Born Again (2026). She also appeared in the Max miniseries Love & Death (2023).
Ritter's early film roles include the romantic comedies 27 Dresses (2007), What Happens in Vegas (2008), Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), and She's Out of My League (2010). She wrote, co-produced, and starred in the comedy Life Happens (2011). This was followed by roles in the horror comedy Vamps (2012), the comedy-drama Listen Up Philip (2014), the Veronica Mars continuation (2014), the biographical drama Big Eyes (2014), the comedy-drama The Hero (2017), and the dark fantasy Nightbooks (2021).
Outside of acting, Ritter serves as a singer and guitarist for the indie rock duo Ex Vivian, and released the psychological thriller novel Bonfire in 2017.Krysten Ritter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.