Kristen Johnston

Biography

Kristen Johnston studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company Acting School in New York City. She won two Emmys for her role on 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996). She has appeared on many other television shows, including Ugly Betty (2006), ER (1994), Bored to Death (2009) and, perhaps most memorably, as the party girl whose famous final words were "I'm so bored I could die" on Sex and the City (1998). She's currently, on television, on TV Land's hit series, The Exes (2011), which is now in its fourth season. Just a few of Johnston's many stage credits are "So Help Me God!" (Drama desk nomination), "The Women", "Aunt Dan & Lemon", "Love Song" on the West End, as well as starring in three "Shakespeare in Central Park" productions, "Much Ado About Nothing", "12th Night", and "The Skin of our Teeth". She is a long-time member of The Atlantic Theater Company, and her roles over the years have...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2026
    Maddie's Secret

    Beverlee Ralph • Acting

  2. 2024
    The Little Pageant That Could

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  3. 2020
    Small Town Wisconsin

    Alicia • Acting

  4. 2019
    The Wedding Year

    Barbara • Acting

  5. 2018
    Swiped

    Professor Barnes • Acting

  6. 2018
  7. 2018
    For the Love of George

    Psychic Sara • Acting

  8. 2017
    Thrill Ride

    Esmerelda • Acting

Kristen Johnston - Aperture