Krysten Ritter Filmography and Major Movie Roles
Krysten Ritter is an American actress known for leading roles in film and television. Her film work includes the 2009 comedy Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen alongside Lindsay Lohan, and the 2014 dark comedy Don't Breathe, which grossed over $157 million worldwide against a $9.9 million budget. She also starred in the 2016 drama Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, directed by Ang Lee and produced by TriStar Pictures. Additional film credits include The Definite Maybe (2020) and Night Teeth (2021), a Netflix vampire thriller. She has also appeared in supporting parts in films such as 27 Dresses (2008). For industry data on box office performance, see Box Office Mojo.
Her television film and limited series appearances include the 2017 HBO film The Definite Maybe and the 2022 Hulu limited series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, where she played Leslie Abramson. She has also taken guest and recurring roles in series such as Veronica Mars, Law & Order, and The Blacklist. Her work spans genres including comedy, horror, thriller, and legal drama. For information on streaming availability, see Netflix.
Krysten Ritter Television Series and Lead Roles
Her most prominent television role is Jessica Jones in the Marvel Netflix series Jessica Jones (2015–2019), which ran for three seasons on Netflix. The first season received a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and was nominated for multiple awards, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress. The series was produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios. She also appeared as Jessica Jones in The Defenders (2017) and Luke Cage season two. For industry data on streaming performance, see Forbes.
Other notable television series include the NBC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013), where she played Chloe, and the ABC legal drama Ally McBeal in a guest role. She has also starred in the Hulu series Monsterland (2020) and the Apple TV+ limited series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024). Her television work is available on platforms including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. For information on production companies, see Disney+.
Career Background and Industry Recognition
Krysten Ritter was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and began modeling at age 15 before transitioning to acting. She studied at the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City. Her early film roles include She Said (2022), a drama based on the New York Times investigation into Harvey Weinstein, produced by Plan B Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. She has also worked as a director, directing episodes of television series including Jessica Jones and Charmed