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My Take
Kristen Johnston will always be Sally Solomon to me, the towering, fearless physical comedy that earned her two Emmys on 3rd Rock from the Sun. But what deepens my admiration is the second act: she turned her struggle with addiction into a candid memoir and became a genuine voice for recovery. A comedian who spends years making people laugh, then bares her hardest chapters in print, shows a rare kind of courage. From sitcoms to The Exes to Mom she has proven her range, yet it is that off-screen honesty that makes her, to me, far more than a punchline.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kristen Johnston
- Name (Japanese)
- クリステン・ジョンストン
- Reading
- くりすてん・じょんすとん
- Born
- September 20, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- writer / autobiographer / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- Whitefish Bay High School
- University
- New York University
Awards & achievements
- 1997 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1999 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas | — |
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/thekjohnston
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristen%20Johnston
Frequently asked questions
When was Kristen Johnston born?
Born September 20, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Kristen Johnston from?
Kristen Johnston is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Kristen Johnston do?
Kristen Johnston works as writer, autobiographer, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
What is Kristen Johnston known for?
Notable works include The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.