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Kristen Wilson | |
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Born | (1969-09-04)September 4, 1969 (age 55) |
Other names | Kristin Wilson |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–2011 |
Spouses | |
Children | 3 |
Kristen Wilson (born September 4, 1969) is an American former actress, best known as Miranda DuBaer inTwitches andTwitches Too and as Lisa Dolittle in the filmsDr. Dolittle,Dr. Dolittle 2, andDr. Dolittle 3.
Kristen Wilson was born on September 4, 1969, and raised inChelmsford, Massachusetts, nearBoston. She trained as a dancer there and worked with theBoston Ballet for four years. She received herBachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre fromSyracuse University, but took some time off during her junior year to be in a national tour ofWest Side Story.
Kristen made her film debut in the 1992 filmPrototype and later landed a supporting role inWho's the Man? In 1995, Kristen moved toNew York City, where she starred in theHBO TV movieTyson as actressRobin Givens. Subsequently, she appeared alongside Damon Wayans andAdam Sandler inBulletproof. Her other film credits includeGet on the Bus,Walking Tall,Crossover,Dungeons and Dragons,Pompatus of Love,Girl 6,Cross-Eyed,Dr. Dolittle,Dr. Dolittle 2, andDr. Dolittle 3. She also plays the biological mother of Camryn (Tamera Mowry) and Alex (Tia Mowry) in the Disney filmsTwitches andTwitches Too.
Wilson also has an extensive television career; she is well known for her recurring role onThe District. Her other credits includeMy Wife and Kids,Crossing Jordan,New York Undercover,Matt Waters, and apilot episode for theCBS'legal drama seriesShark.
Wilson's work in theater consists of theBroadway hitNick & Nora,1492,The Hunchback,A FunnyForum,A My Name is Alice,The Club, and the national tour ofWest Side Story.
Kristen was married to lighting technician Michael Marzovilla from 1997 to 1999. They have a daughter Ruby, who was born in 1998.[1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Prototype | Bar Girl | |
1993 | Who's the Man? | Maria | |
1994 | Dead Funny | Fate 1 | |
1996 | Girl 6 | Salesgirl #1 | |
1996 | The Pompatus of Love | Tasha | |
1996 | Bulletproof | Traci Flynn | |
1996 | Get on the Bus | Shelly | |
1998 | Dr. Dolittle | Lisa Dolittle | |
1999 | Cross-Eyed | Laura | |
1999 | Harlem Aria | Julia | |
2000 | The Photographer | Schuyler | |
2000 | Dungeons & Dragons | Norda | |
2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Lisa Dolittle | |
2002 | Tales from the Crypt Presents: Ritual | Caro Lamb | |
2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Loretta | |
2004 | Walking Tall | Michelle Vaughn | |
2005 | Shackles | Helen | |
2006 | Dr. Dolittle 3 | Lisa Dolittle | Direct-to-video |
2006 | Crossover | Nikki | |
2008 | Soccer Mom | Dee Dee |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Tyson | Robin Givens | |
1996 | Educating Matt Waters | Nicole Moore | |
2005 | Twitches | Miranda Martine-DuBaer | |
2007 | Twitches Too | Miranda Martine-DuBaer | |
2011 | Mega Python vs. Gatoroid | Barbara |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992–95 | Stand-Up, Stand-Up | Hostess | Unknown episodes |
1994 | New York Undercover | Eileen Pleshette | Episode: "Eyewitness Blues" |
1996 | Matt Waters | Nicole Moore | 6 episodes |
1998 | New York Undercover | Shelly Foster | Episode: "Going Native" |
2001–02 | Crossing Jordan | Kim Watkins | 3 episodes |
2002 | My Wife and Kids | Dr. Cooper Madison | Episode: "Quality Time" |
2002–03 | The District | Kendall Truman | 9 episodes |
2006 | Shark | Billie Willis | Episode: "Pilot" |