Kirsten Vangsness is an American actor best known for playing Penelope Garcia in Criminal Minds.
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Best Known For:The television show Criminal Minds
Breakthrough:Cast as Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Kirsten Vangsness
- Full Name: Kirsten Vangsness
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Criminal Minds
- Date of Birth: July 7, 1972
- Age: 54 years old
- Place of Birth: Pasadena, California
- Popular As: Kirsten Simone Vangsness
- Specialization: Actor and Screenwriter
- Net Worth: $164,000-$10,928,000 (Estimated range)

Kirsten Vangsness Age
Kirsten Vangsness is 54 years old. She was born on July 7, 1972, and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
Kirsten Vangsness Height
Kirsten Vangsness stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
She attended California State University, Fullerton, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre.
- California State University, Fullerton
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Theatre
- Period: 1996
Rise to Fame
Kirsten Vangsness rose to prominence for her role on the television show Criminal Minds.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Criminal Minds (Penelope Garcia, 2005-Present)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kirsten Vangsness
- Popular As: Kirsten Simone Vangsness
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 7, 1972
- Age: 54
- Birthday: July 7
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Pasadena, California
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work









