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Kirsten Simone Vangsness (born July 7, 1972) is an American actress and writer. She is best known for her portrayal of FBI Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia on the CBS drama series Criminal Minds. She portrayed the same character on the spin-off series Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Kirsten Vangsness is best known for playing Penelope Garcia on the CBS hit drama \"Criminal Minds\" and its spin-offs. She has also co-written episodes, starred in films and podcasts, and opened a craft distillery in Orange County.
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Learn about the life and career of Kirsten Vangsness, the actress who plays Penelope Garcia on \"Criminal Minds\". Find out her birth date, height, family, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- July 7, 1972
- Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia. Kirsten Vangsness, who played eccentric tech analyst and communications liaison Penelope Garcia, was on Criminal Minds for seasons 1 through 15 and was the only cast member to also appear on both of the series' spin-offs, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders and Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviors.
- Matthew Gray Gubler as Spencer Reid. Matthew Gray Gubler starred as Dr. Spencer Reid — the socially awkward boy genius of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) — since the premiere of Criminal Minds in 2005 and remained a major player on the series for all 15 seasons, down to the final episode in 2020.
- A.J. Cook as Jennifer Jareau. Cook was just 27 when the show premiered in 2005, and she remained on it through season 15 as special agent Jennifer Jareau a.k.a.
- Joe Mantegna as David Rossi. Joe Mantegna's David Rossi joined Criminal Minds during season 3, and his character quickly took on a father figure role among the group of FBI agents.
Apr 5, 2021 · Learn how Kirsten Vangsness, who plays Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, overcame shyness, struggled as an actor, and became a queer icon. Discover her transformation from childhood to the hit CBS crime drama and beyond.
Nov 23, 2022 · The actress who plays Penelope Garcia talks about the reboot of Criminal Minds on Paramount+, the pandemic, and her character's relationship with Luke Alvez. She reveals how Garcia has changed, what brought her back to the BAU, and what fans can expect from the new episodes.
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Nov 22, 2022 · The actress talks about returning as Penelope Garcia, her fashion choices, and her relationship with Adam Rodriguez in the Paramount+ revival of the crime drama. Read the exclusive interview and watch the first two episodes of Criminal Minds: Evolution.
