Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American television and film
actress as well as former
stage actress. Bell has been cited by media as a component in the popularization of "Geek chic" and is often recognized for her young looks. She has received a
Satellite Award and Saturn Award, and has been nominated for a
Television Critics Association Award and
Teen Choice Award.
Though her first film role came with an uncredited appearance in
Polish Wedding, Bell previously acted in stage and musical productions. In 2001, she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. After re-locating to
Los Angeles, Bell landed various television guest appearances and small film parts, before she gained notability for starring as the title role on the critically acclaimed television show
Veronica Mars from September 2004 to May 2007. During her time on
Veronica Mars, Bell reprised her role as Mary Lane in the film version of
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, a stage production she had taken part in. She also portrayed the lead role in
Pulse, a remake of a J-Horror film. In 2007, she joined the cast of
Heroes playing the vixen Elle Bishop, and
Gossip Girl as the titular narrator.
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