Best known as Sally Solomon on ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’, Dr. Carrie Roman on ‘The Exes’, and roles in films ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ and ‘The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas’.
Films
- The Gilded AgeMrs. Fish2023
- Bad HairSister Mary2020
- The WomenTanya2008
- The Flintstones in Viva Rock VegasWilma Slaghoople2000
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeWoman at Starbucks1999
- The DebtAnn1993
TV shows
- MomTammy Diffendorf2018–2020
- The ExesDr. Carrie Roman2011–2015
- Ugly BettyHelen2009
- Strangers with CandyDoris2005
- 3rd Rock from the SunSally Solomon1996–2001
- The 5 Mrs. BuchanansZoe1994–1995
- Dream OnDana1993
No matches — try another title.
About Kristen Johnston
Kristen Johnston is an American actress, best known for her Emmy Award-winning role as Sally Solomon on the NBC sitcom ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ (1996–2001). With a career spanning stage and screen, she has also starred as Dr. Carrie Roman on the TV Land sitcom ‘The Exes’ (2011–2015) and appeared in numerous films. She is a celebrated stage actress with Broadway credits including ‘The Cabaret’.
FAQs
How many Emmy Awards has she won?
She won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sally Solomon on ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ (1997, 1999).
Is she related to the actress from ‘The Exes’?
No, she played Dr. Carrie Roman on ‘The Exes’ but is not related to the other cast members.
What Broadway shows has she been in?
She has appeared in Broadway productions including ‘The Cabaret’ (1998), ‘The Women’ (2001–2002), and ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ (2009–2010).
Has she written a book?
Yes, she published a memoir titled ‘Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster’ in 2023.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026