Biography
The daughter of Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke, Jemima Kirke made a name for herself with a juicy role on Lena Dunham's highly anticipated series "Girls" (HBO, 2012- ). Born April 26, 1985 in London, Kirke spent the first decade of her life there before moving to New York City. After graduating high school, she studied painting at the Rhode Island School of Design and later opened her own studio. Cast by her high school friend Lena Dunham in …
Career Milestones
2012 | Co-starred as free-spirited Jessa opposite series creator Dunham on the HBO comedy "Girls" | |
2005 | Made screen acting debut in the short film "Smile for the Camera" | |
| Raised in New York | ||
2010 | Feature acting debut, "Tiny Furniture"; film written and directed by high school friend Lena Dunham | |