Biography
The angelic reference suggested the role he was previously best known for - AIDS patient Prior Walter in the film and TV-movie versions of Tony Kushner's epic "Angels in America" (2003). Both parts - polar opposites in terms of personality - give solid testimony to the versatility of the young actor's burgeoning talent.
Born May 28, 1969 in Salem, OR, Kirk knew from a very early age that he wanted to act, making his debut at age seven in a …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Starred as veterinarian Dr. George Coleman on NBC's "Animal Practice" | |
2011 | Appeared in award-winning Broadway play "Other Desert Cities" | |
2009 | Headlined off-Broadway production of "The Understudy" at the Laura Pels Theater | |
2006 | Co-starred in Maria Maggenti's romantic comedy "Puccini for Beginners" | |
2006 | Starred in Henry Jaglom's romantic drama "Hollywood Dreams" | |
2006 | Co-starred with Julianne Nicholson in Jeff Lipsky's "Flannel Pajamas" | |
2006 | Cast opposite Colin Farrell in Robert Towne's "Ask the Dust" | |
2005 | Co-starred with Mary Louise Parker on the Showtime series "Weeds" as the irresponsible brother-in-law; received a Golden Globe (2007) nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series or Mini-Series | |
2003 | Cast as Prior Walter in the Mike Nichols-directed adaptation of "Angels in America" (HBO); received a SAG and an Emmy nomination for Best Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries (2004) | |
2002 | Landed pivotal role in the big screen comedy "Teddy Bears' Picnic" | |
2001 | Returned to the NYC stage, co-starring with Donald Sutherland and Julianna Margulies in "Ten Unknowns" | |
1999 | Made TV series debut as regular on "Jack & Jill" (The WB) | |
1999 | Cast in featured role in Gothic thriller "The Eden Myth" | |
1997 | Co-starred in the acclaimed stage play "Old Wicked Songs" in NYC; reprised role in L.A. staging | |
1997 | Made feature debut reprising stage role in the film version of "Love! Valour! Compassion!" | |
1995 | Delivered breakthrough stage role as Bobby, the blind lover of a Broadway choreographer in the award-winning play "Love! Valour! Compassion!" | |
1993 | Made Broadway debut in the drama "Any Given Day" | |
| Worked as a bellboy at the Royalton Hotel | ||
| After high school, relocated to NYC to study acting at Circle in the Square | ||
1981 | Moved with mother to Minneapolis, MN | |
1976 | At age seven, made acting debut in a production of "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (date approximate) | |
| Raised in Union, WA | ||
Awards
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Weeds |
2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Weeds |
2006 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Weeds |
2004 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries in Angels in America |
2004 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie in Angels in America |