Kristen Wilson facts for kids

Kristen Wilson is an American actress who used to act in movies and TV shows. She was born on September 4, 1969. You might know her best from her roles as Miranda DuBaer in the Disney movies Twitches and Twitches Too. She also played Lisa Dolittle in the Dr. Dolittle film series.

Kristen Wilson's Early Life

Kristen Wilson grew up in a town called Chelmsford, Massachusetts, which is close to Boston. When she was young, she trained to be a dancer. She even worked with the famous Boston Ballet for four years!

Later, Kristen went to Syracuse University. She studied musical theater there, which is a type of acting that includes singing and dancing. During her time at college, she took a break to join a national tour of the musical West Side Story.

Kristen Wilson's Acting Career

Kristen Wilson started her acting journey in movies in 1992 with a film called Prototype. Soon after, she got a role in Who's the Man?. In 1995, Kristen moved to New York City to continue her acting career.

She played a role in the TV movie Tyson, where she acted as Robin Givens. Kristen also appeared in movies with famous actors like Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler in Bulletproof.

Some of her other well-known movies include Get on the Bus, Walking Tall, and Dungeons and Dragons. She is especially famous for playing Lisa Dolittle in Dr. Dolittle, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Dr. Dolittle 3.

Kristen also played the mother of the main characters, Camryn and Alex, in the popular Disney movies Twitches and Twitches Too.

Besides movies, Kristen Wilson has also acted in many TV shows. She had a regular role on the show The District. You might have also seen her in episodes of My Wife and Kids and Crossing Jordan.

Kristen has also performed on stage in plays. She was in the Broadway show Nick & Nora and toured with West Side Story.

Kristen Wilson's Family Life

Kristen Wilson has a daughter named Ruby, who was born in 1998.