Kiersten Warren is an American actress born on November 4, 1965, in Iowa, USA, and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She spent her early years traveling with her family, singing in Baptist Churches around the world.

Before pursuing acting, Kiersten Warren spent four years in Japan modeling for Kanebo Cosmetics, Fuji Film, and Mr. Donut. Warren is married to actor Kirk Acevedo, and they have two children. She also has a granddaughter named Helena Primrose Jeffreys.

Kiersten Warren is best known for her roles in films such as "Independence Day," "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," "13 Going on 30," "Astronaut Farmer," and "Bicentennial Man".

On television, she is recognized for her performances in "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" and "Desperate Housewives," where she played the role of Nora Huntington. Her performance in "Desperate Housewives" earned her a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nomination for Best Ensemble Cast.

Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous other films and TV shows, including "Pushing Tin," "Intolerable Cruelty," "The Snow Walker," and "CSI: Miami." She has also lent her voice to animated series like "Slacker Cats."

Her lifestyle reflects her passion for acting and her love for her family. She speaks Russian and was a competitive gymnast in her youth.