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Justin KirkAmerican stage, film and television actor
Date of Birth: 28.05.1969
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Justin Kirk
Justin Kirk is an American theater, film, and television actor. He was born on May 28, 1969, in Salem, Oregon, USA. From a very young age, Justin Kirk was confident that he would become an actor. At the age of seven, he started performing in plays at a local theater college in Salem. When Justin turned twelve, his family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he attended a children's theater school. After finishing high school, Justin moved to New York and pursued higher education.
Broadway Debut
Justin's first job on Broadway was a role in the play "Any Given Day" staged at the Longacre Theatre. Following a successful debut in "Any Given Day," Justin Kirk received an invitation to play the lead role in the play "Love! Valor! Compassion!" in 1994.
Television and Film Career
Justin's television debut took place in 1995 when he had a small role in the drama series "New York News" broadcasted on the CBS channel. His first major film role was as Bobby Brahms in the romantic comedy-drama "Love! Valor! Compassion!" directed by Joe Mantello in 1997. This film was an adaptation of the play in which Justin had previously played in 1994. The role of Bobby Brahms, both in the play and in the film, is considered one of Justin's best works and the one that made him popular.
In 1999, Justin Kirk was invited to play the role of Eric Plummer in the drama series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." In the same year, he landed one of the lead roles in the romantic series "Jack & Jill" and a small role in Aaron Mendelsohn's comedy "The Big Tease."
After a brief hiatus, Justin returned to the screen in 2002, playing supporting roles in the comedy "Teddy Bears' Picnic" and the drama series "Widow's Peak." In October 2002, the thriller film "Outpatient" was released, in which Justin played the main role of a potentially dangerous patient of a psychiatric clinic who seeks to be set free.
In 2003, Justin Kirk received an invitation to film the fantasy series "Angels in America" for HBO. In this project, Justin worked alongside Patrick Wilson, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson, and Mary-Louise Parker. His role as a fearless young man who learns the terrible news that he is HIV-positive made him extremely popular among audiences. He was also nominated for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie" at the 2003 Emmy Awards.
His next notable role was in the drama series "Weeds" in 2005. The plot of the series is seasoned with black humor, comedic elements, and unexpected tragicomic twists. For his role as Andy Botwin in 2007, Justin was nominated for a Golden Globe for "Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie."
In the following year, Justin received an invitation to play the lead role in the drama film "The Marc Pease Experience" alongside Julianne Nicholson. Among his recent films are the drama "Ask the Dust" and the comedies "Puccini for Beginners," "Last Chance Harvey," "See You in September," and many others. In 2010, a new project starring Justin Kirk is expected to be released. It is the comedy film "Elektra Lux" directed by Sebastian Gutierrez, featuring Carla Gugino, Timothy Olyphant, and Malin Akerman.
