Guide Note

Kristen Bell is an actress who played the title character in the CW show Veronica Mars. She recently starred in the film Pulse with Christina Milian. In August 2007, it was announced that she will receive a part on the NBC show Heroes.

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 18, 1980
2. Birthplace: Huntington Woods, Michigan
3. "Flora Anderson" on Deadwood
4. Has joined the cast of Heroes

• "As an actor and as a woman willing to step outside of her comfort zone, I admire actresses that do that, like Cameron Diaz in 'Being John Malkovich.' Any woman who's willing to not look beautiful. A lot of this business is based on your looks."¹

• "I love nerds. Comic-Con junkies are the tastemakers of tomorrow. Isn't that funny? The tables have turned."²

• "I'm not in the business of becoming famous. And that's the advice I give to younger aspiring actors. Work onstage and do the little roles. In the end it's not important to be seen. It's important to do. There's a lot of disappointment in this business, but my family keeps me grounded."²