Krysten Ritter

Krysten Ritter

43 · Born: Dec 16, 1981

Personal Details

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Height0' 5"
BornDec 16, 1981 Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Garry Ritter
  • Kathi Taylor

Biography

Krysten Ritter is a talented actress who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her role as Jessica Jones in the Netflix original series Marvel's Jessica Jones, which has received widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations. Ritter's performance as the complex and flawed heroine has been praised for its nuance and depth, and she has received numerous awards and nominations for her portrayal, including a Critics Choice nomination, a Saturn nomination, a Webby Award, and a Glamour Best International TV Actress Award.

In addition to her work on Marvel's Jessica Jones, Ritter has appeared in a number of other notable projects. She had a critically acclaimed turn as Jane Margolis on AMC's hit series Breaking Bad, and played the titular character in the cult favorite Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23. She has also appeared in films such as Big Eyes, Listen Up Philip, and Life Happens, which she co-wrote and co-produced. Ritter has also had roles in Veronica Mars, The Blacklist, Confessions of a Shopaholic, and She's Out of My League.

Ritter began her career in front of the camera as a model at the age of 15, and has since expanded her body of work to include film, television, theatre, writing, producing, music, and fashion design. She has also launched her own production company, Silent Machine, which focuses on developing projects that highlight complex female protagonists.

In her personal life, Ritter splits her time between New York and Los Angeles, and is often accompanied by her dog Mikey.

Career

2025
2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Director Rockwell
2023
Love & Death
Love & Death as Sherry Cleckler
2021
Nightbooks
Nightbooks as Natacha
2017
The Hero
The Hero as Lucy Hayden
The Defenders
The Defenders as Jessica Jones
2015
Asthma
Asthma as Ruby
Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones as Jessica Jones
2014
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars as Gia Goodman
Big Eyes
Big Eyes as Dee-Ann
Search Party
Search Party as Christy
2012
BuzzKill
BuzzKill as Nicole
Vamps
Vamps as Stacy
Refuge
Refuge as Amy
2011
Margaret
Margaret as Shopgirl
Gravity
Gravity as Lily Champagne
2009
Frost
Frost as Ozzy
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad as Jane Margolis
2008
27 Dresses
27 Dresses as Gina the Goth
2007
Heavy Petting
Heavy Petting as Innocent Bystander
2006
2005
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars as Gia Goodman
2004
Tanner on Tanner
Tanner on Tanner as Saleswoman
2003
Mona Lisa Smile
Mona Lisa Smile as Art History Student
2002
Garmento
Garmento as Poncho Model
2001
2011
Life Happens
Life Happens as Screenplay