
Krysten Ritter is an American actress and author, born on December 16, 1981, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. She began her career in modeling at the age of 15 before transitioning into acting. She made her acting debut with the film Someone Like You (2001). She has been working in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years and is known for her work in both comedic and dramatic roles.
She first gained attention for her role as Jane Margolis in Breaking Bad. Ritter then worked on other notable projects like Gilmore Girls, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, and Jessica Jones. Let’s take a look at the list of Krysten Ritter's movies and TV shows.
List of Krysten Ritter's movies

Krysten Ritter made her film debut with the film Someone Like You in 2001. She first gained recognition with the films 27 Dresses (2008) and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). She then appeared in indie films like How to Make Love to a Woman (2010) and L!fe Happens (2011), which she also co-wrote and produced. In 2014, she starred in the film Veronica Mars (2014), reprising her role from the TV show.
After that, she worked in many films like Asthma (2014), Big Eyes (2014), El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019), and Nightbooks (2021). Recently, she starred in the hit film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), where she played the role of Director Rockwell. On May 9, 2024, Deadline exclusively reported that Ritter is set to star in the upcoming film Stone Cold Fox, where she will be playing the role of Goldie. The release date of the film is yet to be announced.
Year | Film Title | Role |
2001 | Someone Like You | Model |
2002 | Freshening Up | Girl on Couch |
2002 | Garmento | Poncho model |
2003 | The Look | Mara |
2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | Art History student |
2005 | Slingshot | Beth |
2007 | Heavy Petting | Innocent bystander |
2008 | The Last International Playboy | Ozzy |
2008 | 27 Dresses | Gina the goth |
2008 | What Happens in Vegas | Kelly |
2009 | Glock | Beretta |
2009 | Confessions of a Shopaholic | Suze Cleath-Stuart |
2010 | She’s Out of My League | Patty |
2010 | How to Make Love to a Woman | Lauren |
2011 | Killing Bono | Gloria |
2011 | Life Happens | Kim |
2011 | Margaret | Shopgirl |
2012 | Buzzkill | Nicole |
2012 | Vamps | Stacy Daimer |
2012 | Refuge | Amy |
2014 | Listen Up Philip | Melanie |
2014 | Veronica Mars | Gia Goodman |
2014 | Asthma | Ruby |
2014 | Search Party | Christy |
2014 | Big Eyes | DeAnn |
2017 | The Hero | Lucy Hayden |
2019 | El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Jane Margolis |
2021 | Nightbooks | Natacha |
2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Director Rockwell |
List of Krysten Ritter's TV shows

Ritter made her TV debut in 2004 with a minor appearance in the show Whoopi, where she played the role of Brynn. At the beginning of her career, she appeared in many popular shows like One Life to Live (2004), Law & Order (2004), and Veronica Mars (2005–2006), where she played Gia Goodman. She also appeared in Gilmore Girls (2006–2007) as Lucy, Rory’s college friend. She got her breakthrough with the hit show Breaking Bad (2009-2010), where she played the role of Jane Margolis, Jesse Pinkman’s girlfriend. She received further recognition for her lead role in Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013), where she played Chloe.
In 2015, she received praise and popularity for her role as Jessica Jones in Marvel’s Jessica Jones (2015–2019). Ritter also reprised this role in The Defenders (2017). She is set to reprise her role as Jessica Jones again in the 2nd season of the Marvel show Daredevil: Born Again. At the Upfronts presentation, she talked about the show and said, “It is so great to be back. Returning to Jessica after three seasons, and the Defenders, and now joining the MCU. I am so excited to bring back this iconic character.” She is also set to appear in the upcoming show Dexter: Resurrection, where she will be playing the role of Mia Lapierre.
Year | Show Title | Role |
2004 | Whoopi | Brynn |
2004 | One Life to Live | Kay |
2004 | Law & Order | Tracy Warren |
2004 | Tanner on Tanner | Saleswoman |
2005 | Jonny Zero | Quinn |
2005–2006 | Veronica Mars | Gia Goodman |
2006 | The Bedford Diaries | Erin Kavenaugh |
2006–2007 | Gilmore Girls | Lucy |
2006–2007 | ‘Til Death | Allison Stark |
2006 | Justice | Eva |
2007 | Big Day | Ellen |
2009–2010 | Breaking Bad | Jane Margolis |
2009 | Gossip Girl | Young Carol Rhodes |
2009 | Woke Up Dead | Cassie |
2010 | Gravity | Lily Champagne |
2011 | Love Bites | Cassie |
2012–2013 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 | Chloe |
2013 | Robot Chicken | Dana Polk (voice) |
2013 | The Cleveland Show | Gina (voice) |
2013 | The Eric Andre Show | Herself |
2014 | The Blacklist | Rowan/Nora Mills |
2015–2019 | Jessica Jones | Jessica Jones |
2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Herself |
2017 | The Defenders | Jessica Jones |
2022 | The Simpsons | Sheila Redfield (voice) |
2023 | Love & Death | Sherry Cleckler |
2024 | Orphan Black: Echoes | Lucy / Young Dr. Eleanor Miller |
2025 | Dexter: Resurrection | Mia Lapierre |
2025 | Krapopolis | Persephone (voice) |
What is Krysten Ritter’s age?
A. Krysten Ritter is 43 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Krysten Ritter is American.
A. Yes, Krysten Ritter has a son.