Justin Kirk was born on the 28th May 1969, in Salem, Oregon USA, and is an award-winning actor, best known to the world as Prior Walter in the TV series “Angels in America” (2003), and as Andy Botwin in the TV series “Weeds” (2005-2012), among other roles. His career started in 1995.
Have you ever wondered how rich Justin Kirk is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Kirk’s net worth is as high as $3 million, earned through his successful career in the entertainment industry.
Justin Kirk Net Worth $3 Million
Justin is of mixed ancestry; his mother is Russian-Jewish, while his father has Danish and English roots. Although born in Salem, , Kirk grew up in Union, Washington, where he went to a grade school on the Native American Reservation. When he turned 12, he and his family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he studied acting at the Children’s Theatre Company, and also attended high school. After matriculating, Justin moved to New York in pursuit of a career in the entertainment industry. Before he had set foot onto the Broadway stage, Justin was a guitarist for several underground bands, such as The Dimestore Darlings. While in New York, he furthered his acting knowledge by attending the acting program at Circle in the Square Theatre School.
His first role was in the play “Any Given Day”, and throughout his career performed on stage, in such plays as “Love! Valour! Compassion!” which earned him a shared Obie Award in the category Distinguished Performance in the Ensemble, “Other Desert Cities”, and “Old Wicked Songs, among others all of which increased is net worth.
Justin made his debut on-screen appearance in 1995 in an episode of the TV drama series “New York News”, and then two years later appeared in the film production of the play “Love! Valour! Compassion!”. In 1999 he had a supporting role in the drama “The Eden Myth”, while he also earned a role in the TV comedy series “Jack & Jill” (1999-2001).
Justin was then cast in the starring role in the thriller “Outpatient” (2002), while in 2003 he was selected for the role of Prior Walter in the TV Mini-Series “Angels in America”, which won him a Gold Derby TV Award and Golden Satellite Award, with several nominations, including for the Primetime Emmy Award. His next big role was that of Andy Botwin in the TV drama series “Weeds” (2005-2012), with Mary-Louise Parker, Hunter Parrish and Alexander Gould in the lead roles. This particular role, earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination, and one more Satellite Award.
While the show lasted, he stayed active, and made numerous other appearances, including in such productions as the romantic drama “Ask the Dust” (2006) starring Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek and Donald Sutherland, then the drama “Against the Current” (2009), and a spin-off series about his character in the “Weeds” called “University of Andy” (2009-2010). He continued with screen roles, and in 2013 featured in the film “Last Love”, and then in 2015 was cast in the comedy “Walter”. Most recently, he is starring in the TV crime drama series “APB” (2016- present)”, which also adds to his wealth.
Regarding his personal life, little is known about Justin’s life outside the entertainment industry, as he tends to keep private details hidden from the media. It is known that he was in a relationship with actress Elizabeth Reaser.
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Satellite Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy, Obie Award for Performance, Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor
Nominations
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television, Critics' Choice ...
Movies
Mr. Morgan's Last Love, L!fe Happens, Flannel Pajamas, Vamps, Puccini for Beginners, 30 Beats, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Justice League: War, Nobody Walks, Ask the Dust, Elektra Luxx, Four Boxes, See You in September, Chapter Zero, Hollywood Dreams, Walter, Against The Current, Operation Homecoming...
TV Shows
Tyrant, Animal Practice, Weeds, Angels in America, Jack & Jill
You always have these moments when projects are over when you wonder if you'll ever work again. In the end, what it comes down to is that it's a fine line between becoming too enamored of your own success and maintaining the confidence to do what you do and do it well. That's the line every actor, if they're lucky, has to walk.
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"Every day on this movie is something overwhelming. Luckily, I have Ben Shenkman , who plays Louis, and we're having identical experiences. When something crazy happens we just look at each other and laugh." (On his experiences with Angels in America (2003) ).
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Even though I wanted to be John Malkovich or Sean Penn when I was a kid, mostly I was a music nerd.
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After many of years of getting cast in sweet, angelic roles, I'm finally getting to play closer to my real life as a horrible person.
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Fact
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Was in a still photograph as Laura Alden's (Michelle Pfeiffer ) deceased brother in Wolf (1994).
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For his role in "Love! Valor! Compassion!" he won an Obie Award.
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He made his acting debut at seven in a local college play.
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He went to elementary school on a Native American reservation.
Clippin' the Buds: Medical Marijuana and the Marijuana Pill
2013
Video short
Himself
Everyday Advice from Guru Doug
2013
Video short
Himself
Made in Hollywood
2012
TV Series
Himself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Today
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Teen Choice Awards 2012
2012
TV Special
Himself
Big Morning Buzz Live
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Puff Puff Pass
2012
Video short
Himself
Bye-Bye Botwins
2011
Video short
Himself
Fandamonium: Weeds Creators Tell All
2011
Video short
Himself
Kevin Nealon & Justin Kirk: What Do We Have Left to Say?
2011
Video short
Himself
Crazy Love: A Guide to the Dysfunctional Relationships of 'Weeds'
2010
Video short
Himself
The Bonnie Hunt Show
2008
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Food Fight
2008
Documentary
Narrator
Burbs to the Beach
2008
Video short
Himself
The Weed Wranglers
2008
Video short
Himself
Tour of Bubbie's House
2008
Video short
Himself
Uncle AWOL
2008
Video short
Himself
Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
2007
Documentary
Voice 'Men in Black, ' 'Aftermath' (voice)
E! Live from the Red Carpet
2007
TV Series
Himself
The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Showtime Championship Boxing
2006
TV Series
Himself
Wrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner
2006
Documentary
Himself
The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television & Co-Presenter: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Working in the Theatre
1996
TV Series documentary
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lennon or McCartney
2014
Documentary short
Himself
Weeds Season 8: The Wrap Up
2013
Video short
Sexo en serie
2008
TV Movie documentary
Andy Botwin
Smoke & Mirrors
2006
Video documentary short
Weeds: Suburban Shakedown
2005
TV Short documentary
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2008
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical
Weeds (2005)
2004
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor
Angels in America (2003)
2004
Golden Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Angels in America (2003)
2003
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries
Angels in America (2003)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Critics' Choice TV Award
Critics Choice Television Awards
Best Guest Actor/Actress in a Drama Series
Manhattan (2014)
2009
OFTA Television Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Weeds (2005)
2009
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Weeds (2005)
2007
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Weeds (2005)
2007
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
Comedy Supporting Actor
Weeds (2005)
2007
Golden Nymph
Monte-Carlo TV Festival
Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series
Weeds (2005)
2007
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Weeds (2005)
2007
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Weeds (2005)
2004
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Angels in America (2003)
2004
Grace Award
MovieGuide Awards
Most Inspiring Television Acting
Angels in America (2003)
2004
Grace Award
MovieGuide Awards
Most Inspiring Television Acting
Angels in America (2003)
2004
Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Angels in America (2003)
Known for movies
Weeds (2005-2012) as Andy Botwin
Angels in America (2003) as Prior Walter / Leatherman in Park
Justice League: War (2014) as Green Lantern / Hal Jordan