Krysten Ritter

Biography

Krysten Alyce Ritter, born on December 16, 1981, is a renowned American actress with a diverse career. Initially starting as a model, she gained recognition through her roles in the UPN mystery series Veronica Mars (2005–2006) and the CW’s beloved comedy-drama Gilmore Girls (2006–2007). Ritter's significant breakthrough came as Jane Margolis in the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad (2009–2010), a role she reprised in the follow-up film El Camino (2019). She starred in the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013) and took on the iconic role of Jessica Jones in the Marvel series Jessica Jones (2015–2019) and The Defenders (2017). Her filmography includes notable projects such as 27 Dresses (2007) and Big Eyes (2014). In addition to her acting career, she is the singer and guitarist for the indie rock duo Ex Vivian and authored the psychological thriller Bonfire in 2017.