kimberley crossman

Kimberley Frances Crossman was born in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1990. She began her performance career in dance at age three and was actively auditioning during high school. A significant early career milestone was securing a series regular role on the New Zealand soap opera, “Shortland Street,” which she joined in January 2007. During her time on the show, she became a recognizable figure in New Zealand television.

Crossman’s career has expanded beyond acting to include producing, writing, and hosting. She served as an executive producer and writer for projects such as the TV Series “Bats” (2016) and the short film “Bad Fruit” (2015). Her hosting roles include appearing as a reporter on “The Erin Simpson Show” from 2009 to 2013, covering the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, and co-presenting “Cadbury Dream Factory” in 2014. She has also contributed to radio as a fill-in host on Classic Hits. Crossman maintains dual New Zealand and American citizenship and resides in Los Angeles, where she focuses on comedy and studies at The Groundlings.

In recent years, Crossman has taken on roles that extend her influence into social issues and entrepreneurship. In 2019, she co-founded Joyable, an online collaborative gifting platform. She also became an ambassador for the Whau Mental Health Research Foundation in 2025, aligning her public profile with mental health advocacy. Her professional journey includes diverse acting credits in both television and film, encompassing comedies and horror genres. In her personal life, Crossman became engaged to cameraman Tom Walsh in 2023, and she has publicly shared her experience with miscarriage, aiming to support others facing similar challenges.