Kristen Rutherford

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Kristen Rutherford
Born (1968-10-15) October 15, 1968 (age 54)
OccupationWriter, actress, producer
CitizenshipUnited States
Spouse Vincent Rutherford
Children1

Kristen Rutherford (born October 15, 1968) is an American writer, producer and actress. [1]

She may be best known for her work as the head writer/creative producer of The Nerdist [1] on BBC America, and for being the host of the “#parent” show on Felicia Day’s Geek & Sundry network. She also has gained a cult following for playing the voice of “Melissa”, "Durga” and “The Sleeping Princess” in the alternate reality game I Love Bees. [2] [3]

She has written for many shows including Pop Up Video, Attack of the Show! and Ninja Warrior. Rutherford has also worked for LucasFilm; first in 2009 with Olivia Munn, writing and producing 2 short films for The Star Wars Fan Film Challenge, [4] and again in 2012 as the writer of the Star Wars Celebration: Transmission VI show. [5]

She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, producer Vincent Rutherford and her daughter Vivienne Ripley, born 2009. [6]

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