Kristen Wilson

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.

Kristen Wilson
Born (1969-09-04) September 4, 1969
Other namesKristin Wilson
OccupationActress
Years active1992–2011
Spouses
Michael Marzovilla
(m. 1997; div. 1999)
    Martin Astles
    (m. 2000)
    Children3

    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 has since remarried.

    Filmography

    Film

    Year Title Role Notes
    1992 Prototype Bar Girl
    1993 Who's the Man? Maria
    1994 Dead Funny Fate 1
    1996 Girl 6 Salesgirl #1
    1996 The Pompatus of Love Tasha
    1996 Bulletproof Traci Flynn
    1996 Get on the Bus Shelly
    1998 Dr. Dolittle Lisa Dolittle
    1999 Cross-Eyed Laura
    1999 Harlem Aria Julia
    2000 The Photographer Schuyler
    2000 Dungeons & Dragons Norda
    2001 Dr. Dolittle 2 Lisa Dolittle
    2002 Tales from the Crypt Presents: Ritual Caro Lamb
    2002 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Loretta
    2004 Walking Tall Michelle Vaughn
    2005 Shackles Helen
    2006 Dr. Dolittle 3 Lisa Dolittle Direct-to-video
    2006 Crossover Nikki
    2008 Soccer Mom Dee Dee

    Television films

    Year Title Role Notes
    1995 Tyson Robin Givens
    1996 Educating Matt Waters Nicole Moore
    2005 Twitches Miranda Martine-DuBaer
    2007 Twitches Too Miranda Martine-DuBaer
    2011 Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Barbara

    Television

    Year Title Role Notes
    1992–95 Stand-Up, Stand-Up Hostess Unknown episodes
    1994 New York Undercover Eileen Pleshette Episode: "Eyewitness Blues"
    1996 Matt Waters Nicole Moore 6 episodes
    1998 New York Undercover Shelly Foster Episode: "Going Native"
    2001–02 Crossing Jordan Kim Watkins 3 episodes
    2002 My Wife and Kids Dr. Cooper Madison Episode: "Quality Time"
    2002–03 The District Kendall Truman 9 episodes
    2006 Shark Billie Willis Episode: "Pilot"

    References

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