Kristen Wilson Explained

Kristen Wilson
Birth Date:4 September 1969
Birth Place:Chelmsford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other Names:Kristin Wilson
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1992–2011
Spouse:
    Children:3

    Kristen Wilson (born September 4, 1969) is an American former actress, best known as Miranda DuBaer in Twitches and Twitches Too and as Lisa Dolittle in the films Dr. Dolittle, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Dr. Dolittle 3.

    Early life

    Kristen Wilson was born on September 4, 1969, and raised in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, near Boston. She trained as a dancer there and worked with the Boston Ballet for four years. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre from Syracuse University, but took some time off during her junior year to be in a national tour of West Side Story.

    Career

    Kristen made her film debut in the 1992 film Prototype and later landed a supporting role in Who's the Man? In 1995, Kristen moved to New York City, where she starred in the HBO TV movie Tyson as actress Robin Givens. Subsequently, she appeared alongside Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler in Bulletproof. Her other film credits include Get on the Bus, Walking Tall, Crossover, Dungeons and Dragons, Pompatus of Love, Girl 6, Cross-Eyed, Dr. Dolittle, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Dr. Dolittle 3. She also plays the biological mother of Camryn (Tamera Mowry) and Alex (Tia Mowry) in the Disney films Twitches and Twitches Too.

    Wilson also has an extensive television career; she is well known for her recurring role on The District. Her other credits include My Wife and Kids, Crossing Jordan, New York Undercover, Matt Waters, and a pilot episode for the CBS' legal drama series Shark.

    Wilson's work in theater consists of the Broadway hit Nick & Nora, 1492, The Hunchback, A FunnyForum, A My Name is Alice, The Club, and the national tour of West Side Story.

    Personal life

    Kristen was married to lighting technician Michael Marzovilla from 1997 to 1999. They have a daughter Ruby, who was born in 1998.[1] She remarried and divorced a second time. She had another child from her second marriage. The children are raised by their respective fathers.

    Filmography

    Film

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1992PrototypeBar Girl
    1993Who's the Man?Maria
    1994Dead FunnyFate 1
    1996Girl 6 Salesgirl #1
    1996The Pompatus of LoveTasha
    1996BulletproofTraci Flynn
    1996Get on the BusShelly
    1998Dr. DolittleLisa Dolittle
    1999Cross-EyedLaura
    1999Harlem AriaJulia
    2000The PhotographerSchuyler
    2000Dungeons & DragonsNorda
    2001Dr. Dolittle 2Lisa Dolittle
    2002Tales from the Crypt Presents: RitualCaro Lamb
    2002Confessions of a Dangerous MindLoretta
    2004Walking TallMichelle Vaughn
    2005ShacklesHelen
    2006Dr. Dolittle 3Lisa DolittleDirect-to-video
    2006CrossoverNikki
    2008Soccer MomDee Dee

    Television films

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1995TysonRobin Givens
    1996Educating Matt WatersNicole Moore
    2005TwitchesMiranda Martine-DuBaer
    2007Twitches TooMiranda Martine-DuBaer
    2011Mega Python vs. GatoroidBarbara

    Television

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1992–95Stand-Up, Stand-UpHostessUnknown episodes
    1994New York UndercoverEileen PleshetteEpisode: "Eyewitness Blues"
    1996Matt WatersNicole Moore6 episodes
    1998New York UndercoverShelly FosterEpisode: "Going Native"
    2001–02Crossing JordanKim Watkins3 episodes
    2002My Wife and KidsDr. Cooper MadisonEpisode: "Quality Time"
    2002–03The DistrictKendall Truman9 episodes
    2006SharkBillie WillisEpisode: "Pilot"

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Kristen Wilson.