Kristen Johnston is a talented actress who has honed her craft at the prestigious Atlantic Theater Company Acting School in New York City. Her impressive television career has earned her two Emmy Awards for her iconic role on the hit show 3rd Rock from the Sun, which premiered in 1996. In addition to her notable work on 3rd Rock, Johnston has made memorable appearances on numerous other television shows, including Ugly Betty, ER, Bored to Death, and Sex and the City, where she delivered the famous line "I'm so bored I could die". Currently, she can be seen on TV Land's hit series The Exes, which is now in its fourth season.
Johnston's extensive stage credits include a Drama Desk nomination for her performance in "So Help Me God!", as well as roles in "The Women", "Aunt Dan & Lemon", "Love Song" on the West End, and three "Shakespeare in Central Park" productions: "Much Ado About Nothing", "12th Night", and "The Skin of our Teeth". She is a long-standing member of The Atlantic Theater Company and has played roles in several productions, including "The Lights" and "Scarcity".
In addition to her television and stage work, Johnston has also made a significant impact in the film industry, with credits including Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Finding Bliss, Bad Parents, Bride Wars, Life Happens, Vamps, Strangers with Candy, and the upcoming independent film Lovesick, which stars Matt LeBlanc.
Moreover, Johnston is a dedicated acting instructor, teaching at The Atlantic Theater Company's Acting School at NYU. She is also the founder of SLAM, an organization dedicated to creating a sober high school in New York City. In 2018, Johnston published her New York Times Bestselling memoir, "GUTS: the endless follies and tiny triumphs of a giant disaster", which offers a candid look at her life and career.
