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.
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