Justin Kirk

Born May 28, 1969, in Salem, Oregon, Justin Kirk grew up in Union, Washington, attending grade school on an Indian reservation. He moved to Minneapolis when he was 12 years old, moving to New York City after graduating from high school.

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May 28 - 1969 - Salem, Oregon - Justin Kirk - Union, Washington - Minneapolis - New York City

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In New York City, he completed a two-year conservatory acting program at Circle in the Square. His first role on Broadway was a play called "Any Given Day", which was performed at the Longacre Theatre.

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New York City - Circle in the Square - Broadway - Longacre Theatre

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Best known for his role as Prior Walter in Mike Nichols' screen adaptation of Tony Kushner's play Angels in America (for which he received an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series), he also appeared in "Love! Valour! Compassion!" both on-screen and on stage, for which he received an Obie Award for Distinguished Performance in the Ensemble.

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Mike Nichols - Tony Kushner - Angels in America - Obie Award

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Kirk's other films include "Chapter Zero," "The Eden Myth" and "Call o' the Glen." He made his television series debut in "Jack and Jill."

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Kirk currently stars on the Showtime television series Weeds alongside Elizabeth Perkins and Mary-Louise Parker.

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Showtime - Television series - Weeds - Elizabeth Perkins - Mary-Louise Parker

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He currently lives part-time in New York City, and part-time in Los Angeles.

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New York City - Los Angeles

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