Who is actress Kirsten Vangsness from “Criminal Minds”? Did she die? Her Bio: Weight Loss, Net Worth, Diet, Family, Relationship

• Kirsten Vangsness is an American actress and writer best known for her role in the TV drama series "Criminal Minds"
• Her net worth is estimated to be over $3 million
• She was raised in Porterville and Cerritos, California, and graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 1995
• She reprised her role of Penelope Garcia in the spin-off TV series "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior"
• She is engaged to boyfriend Keith Hanson and has undergone a big transformation through dramatic weight loss.

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Date Of BirthJuly 7, 1972FactGraduated from California State University Fullerton Theatre & Dance Dept.PaymentsEarned $100,000 per episode (2013-2014) from (2005)

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Who is Kirsten Vangsness?

Kirsten Simone Vangsness was born on 7 July 1972, in Pasadena, California USA, of part-Norwegian descent, and is a writer and actress, best known from starring in the TV drama series “Criminal Minds”, playing the role of FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia.

The Net Worth of Kirsten Vangsness

How rich is Kirsten Vangsness? As of mid-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is over $3 million, earned through a successful career in acting. She reprised her role of Penelope Garcia in the spin-off TV series “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”, and as she continues her career, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.

Early Life and Acting Beginnings

Kirsten’s family moved to Porterville, California where she was raised, then later to Cerritos, California, where she attended Cerritos High School. After matriculating in 1990, she enrolled at Cypress College, but transferred to California State University, Fullerton, from which she would graduate in 1995. Even before completing her studies, she was already highly active with acting particularly on stage.

She initially forayed into to help overcome her shyness, but soon her performances on stage would gain attention, leading to several awards including the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award, the Best Emerging Comic Actress, and the Golden Betty Award. This would lead her to find work in front of the camera; one of her first on-screen appearances was in an episode of “Phil of the Future”, then she played a recurring role in the series “LAX”. In 2005, she got her big break when she became a permanent cast member in the television series “Criminal Minds”.

Criminal Minds

The series is a police procedural show that airs on CBS, and focuses on a group of behavioral profilers who work for the FBI comprising a section called the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), whose work is to profile the criminal instead of just investigating the crime. While the show focuses on the team as they work various cases, it has also shown aspects of the characters’ personal lives. She is a part of the original line-up of the show which featured Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, and Mandy Patinkin. Later on, other characters would be introduced played by actors such as Daniel Henney and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Tonight “All You Can Eat” has a b-story about the girl holding the basket….

— Kirsten Vangsness (@Vangsness)

The show has gained a lot of critical acclaim for its acting, writing, fast pace and direction. It continues to be one of the big rating hits for the network, with the success of the show even led to a South Korean adaptation. The show is set to air its in October 2018. Concurrently, she was also involved in numerous film projects, mainly in small roles, but including being cast in the film “A-List”, in which she played the role of Blue.

Spin-Offs and Other Films

In 2011, Vangsness was cast in the spin-off show “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”, reprising her role of Penelope, with new stars of the show including Forest Whitaker and Janeane Garofalo. This new team was based in Quantico, Virginia, but the show was short-lived, only running for one season. She also had other film work during this time, including “In My Sleep” in which she had a cameo role. She also had a support role in the film “The Chicago 8”, then in 2015, she was one of the stars of the comedy film “Kill Me, Deadly” based on a 2009 play of the same name.

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In 2016, Vangsness became a special guest in another “Criminal Minds” spin-off, entitled “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders”., which focuses on agents who are members of the fictional International Response Team (IRT), dealing with cases that involve Americans who are in other parts of the world. A few of her recent projects include appearances in the films “Dave Made a Maze” and “Axis”, both released in 2017.

Personal Life

For her personal life, it is known that Kirsten was in a relationship with Melanie Goldstein from 2006 to 2013. Two years later, it was announced that she had become engaged to boyfriend Keith Hanson. She has never commented on her sexuality, though it was presumed during her relationship with Melanie that she was a lesbian, so surprised many when she became engaged to a man.

She also made headlines when she underwent a big transformation through dramatic weight loss. In 2014, she returned to “Criminal Minds” following a big 50-pound weight loss which was very noticeable. She credits her improvement to a weight loss program created by Renee Stephen who has been noted for helping women overcome weight loss. Kirsten continued to lose more weight over the next few years, though she doesn’t really give any specifics about her weight loss plan

General Info

Full NameKirsten VangsnessDate Of BirthJuly 7, 1972Height1.7 mProfessionTelevision producer, Writer, ActorEducationCerritos High School, California State University, FullertonNationalityAmerican

Family

ParentsErrol Leroy Vangsness, Barbara Mary Vangsness

Accomplishments

MoviesKill Me, Deadly, In My Sleep, The Chicago 8, Tranny Mcguyver, Remember To BreatheTV ShowsCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Criminal Minds

Social profile links

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Salary

TitleSalary (2005)$100,000 per episode (2013-2014)

Quotes

#Quote1I am always sort of delightedly surprised when someone recognizes me because as far as I'm concerned, I'm just going to work and getting paid to act and that alone is fantastic, I forget people watch it too. [Interview with Style Bible, September 2010.]

Facts

#Fact1Co-wrote the (2005) episode (2015), which features the (off-screen) murder of Jason Gideon, the character played in seasons one and two, and the first two episodes of season three.2Graduated from California State University Fullerton Theatre & Dance Dept.3Is 50% Norwegian; her father is from Norway. Her mother is of Italian ancestry.4Was updated as a featured performer in the 2006 season of (2005).5In 2005, she won the LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Emerging Comedic Actress. The award was given to her on March 21, 2005, at the Coronet THeatre.6She is a member of Theatre of NOTE in Los Angeles, California, and continues to perform there.7She is a solo performer and her writing has been published in the Los Angeles Times Magazine.8Her day jobs included substitute teacher, child counselor, restaurant hostess, personal assistant, grant writer, and murder mystery dinner theater actress. Her first paid acting job was a Diet Dr. Pepper commercial.

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Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacterAxis2017post-productionHeather (voice)Stuck2017/Ipost-productionSunnyCriminal Minds2005-2017TV SeriesPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds: Beyond Borders2016-2017TV SeriesPenelope GarciaDave Made a Maze2017JaneDiani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse2016FawnBaby X2016ShortXpert (voice)Kill Me, Deadly2015Mona LivingstonAgent Carter2015TV SeriesRubyShelf Life2013TV SeriesFreaky SqueakyRemember to Breathe2013/IIShortVocals for Young Alice (voice)Good Job, Thanks!2011-2013TV SeriesTherapistAcquainted2012ShortMs. HopePretty the Series2010-2012TV SeriesMeredith ChampagneCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior - Alternate Reality: The New Criminal Minds2011Video shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior - House of Corpses2011Video shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior - Inside the Red Cell2011Video shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior - Loved Ones2011Video shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior - The Profiler2011Video shortPenelope GarciaSecond City This Week2011TV SeriesCelebrity GuestCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior2011TV SeriesPenelope GarciaThe Chicago 82011Sketch ArtistSarina's Song2011ShortParty GuestVampire Mob2010TV SeriesLaura Anderson (2010)In My Sleep2010MadgeScream of the Bikini2009Interior DecoratorTranny McGuyver2008ShortTV news reporterA-List2006BlueLAX2004TV SeriesStephanie / Ticket Agent #1Phil of the Future2004TV SeriesVeronicaAnnie Unleashed2004TV MovieTeresa O'MalleyDon't Make Me Laugh2003ShortKateSometimes Santa's Gotta Get Whacked1998ShortTooth Fairy

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacterKill Me, Deadly2015executive producer / producerPretty the Series2011TV Series executive producer - 3 episodes

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacterCriminal Minds2015-2017TV Series written by - 3 episodes

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacterCriminal Minds2013TV Series performer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacterCriminal Minds - Season 11: The Dirty Eleven2016Video shortHerselfCriminal Minds - Season 11: To Derek, with Love2016Video shortHerselfNeil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously2016DocumentaryHerselfFrom the Mouths of Babes2014-2016TV Series documentaryHerselfHome & Family2013-2016TV SeriesHerself / Herself - GuestHollywood Today Live2016TV SeriesHerselfSteampunk'd2015TV SeriesHerself - JudgeCriminal Minds: Season 10 - Origin Story2015ShortHerselfCriminal Minds: Season 10 - Criminal Minds Top Ten2015ShortHerselfExtra2014TV SeriesHerself - Criminal MindsCriminal Minds: Season 9 - Eyes Only2014Video documentary shortHerselfTake My Bitcoins2014TV SeriesHerself - Guest Co- HostThe Talk2011-2014TV SeriesHerself - GuestCriminal Minds: Season 8 - The Killing Season2013Video shortHerselfMarie2012TV Series documentaryCriminal Minds Season 7: Fireside Chat with Matthew Gray Gubler2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Minds' Eye - Bloodlust2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Minds' Eye - Devil Inside2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Minds' Eye - Implosion2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Minds' Eye - The Fall2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Minds' Eye - Too Big to Fail2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Minds' Eye - Twisted2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Seven Stories2012Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 7: Wedding Toasts2012Video documentary shortPenelope Garcia80th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade2011TV MovieHerselfCriminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene - Death Cab2011Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene - Devil in the Details2011Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene - Love Is Explosive2011Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 6: Crime Scene - The Deep End2011Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 6: From Script to Screen - Agent Down2011Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 6: Secrets - Making of Criminal Minds2011Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCBS Cares2007-2011TV SeriesHerselfCriminal Minds Season 5: Case Files - Break2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Case Files - Dante2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Case Files - Darkness2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Case Files - Deserted2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Case Files - Grim2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Case Files - Subjects Unknown2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Material Witness2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Celebrating 1002010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Fear the Reaper2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaCriminal Minds Season 5: Gubler Direct2010Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaSwan... One Man's Journey2010DocumentaryHerselfWorking the Scene: A Look Behind the Scenes of 'Criminal Minds Season 4'2009Video documentary shortHerself / Penelope Garcia23rd Annual Genesis Awards2009TV SpecialHerselfCriminal Minds Season 3: Killer Roles2008Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaFrom Script to Screen: True Night2008Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaProfile: Rossi/Mantegna2008Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaShemar Moore: Criminal Minds' Wild Ride2008Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaThe Criminal Element: The Making of 'Criminal Minds, Season 3'2008Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaMeet Kirsten Vangsness2007Video documentary shortpenelope GarciaProfilers, Profiled2007Video documentary shortPenelope GarciaThe 32nd Annual People's Choice Awards2006TV Special documentaryHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacterPhil of the Future: Gadgets & Gizmos2005VideoVeronica

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2013ISAIndie Series AwardsBest Supporting Actress (Comedy)Pretty the Series (2010)2011ISAIndie Series AwardsOutstanding Supporting ActressPretty the Series (2010)

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