Age, Biography, and Wiki
Krysten Alyce Ritter was born on December 16, 1981, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. She began her career as a model before transitioning to acting, gaining recognition for roles in "Breaking Bad," "Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23," and "Jessica Jones" . Ritter is also a musician and published author, having released a psychological thriller novel titled "Bonfire" in 2017 .
Occupation | Stage Actress |
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Date of Birth | 16 December 1981 |
Age | 43 Years |
Birth Place | Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
- Measurements: Not publicly disclosed in detail.
Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Weight | 141 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Krysten Ritter is married to Adam Granduciel, a musician and member of the band The War on Drugs. The couple has a son together, born in 2019.
She was raised in rural Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, where her mother, stepfather, and sister live; her father lives in nearby Benton. She is of German, Scottish, and English descent.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of May 2025, Krysten Ritter's net worth is estimated to be $8 million, primarily derived from her acting career in television and film, as well as her other ventures in music and writing .
Career, Business, and Investments
Ritter has had a successful career in acting, with notable roles including:
- Jane Margolis in "Breaking Bad" (2009–2010)
- Chloe in "Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23" (2012–2013)
- Jessica Jones in "Jessica Jones" (2015–2019) and "The Defenders" (2017)
Ritter was scouted by a modeling agent at the age of 15 at her local shopping center, the Wyoming Valley Mall, during a modeling event. In a Philadelphia Style magazine interview, Ritter said she was "tall, gawky, awkward, and really, really skinny." While in high school, she traveled to New York City and Philadelphia to model, and signed with the Elite Model Management agency and Wilhelmina Models. Ritter moved to New York and established an international modeling career, appearing in print ads and on television. She did magazine, catalog, and runway work in Tokyo, New York City, Paris, and Milan.
Social Network
Krysten Ritter maintains a presence on social media platforms, though she is not overly active. She primarily uses these platforms to connect with fans and occasionally share updates about her projects.
Education
Krysten Ritter attended high school in her hometown but began modeling at a young age. She moved to New York City to pursue modeling, eventually transitioning into acting without formal acting training .
An audition Wilhelmina had placed her in for a Wendy's television commercial helped Ritter transition into acting. Her "outgoing and bubbly and funny" performance personality had entertained the casting people, she told Philadelphia Style. She won bit parts in films starting in 2001, and played a 1950s art history student in Mona Lisa Smile in 2003. In 2006, she appeared in All This Intimacy, a two-act, Off-Broadway play by Rajiv Joseph, at the Second Stage Theatre. (Ritter later starred in the 2011 premiere of Zach Braff's play All New People, also at Second Stage, co-starring Anna Camp, David Wilson Barnes and Justin Bartha and directed by Peter DuBois.)