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 Jemima Kirke is the daughter of drummer Simon Kirke and vintage boutique owner, Lorraine Kirke. Although born in London, Kirke was raised in New York City. She was educated at Saint Ann's School in New York, before moving on to Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied art and graduated as a Bachelor of Fine Arts.Kirke met and became friends with Lena Dunham whilst at school. Dunham asked her to appear in her 2010 film Tiny Furniture (2010). This led to her breakout role as Jessa Johansson in Dunham's hit HBO series Girls (2012).
Bio:
Jemima Kirke is the daughter of drummer Simon Kirke and vintage boutique owner, Lorraine Kirke. Although born in London, Kirke was raised in New York City. She was educated at Saint Ann's School in New York, before moving on to Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied art and graduated as a Bachelor of Fine Arts.Kirke met and became friends with Lena Dunham whilst at school. Dunham asked her to appear in her 2010 film Tiny Furniture (2010). This led to her breakout role as Jessa Johansson in Dunham's hit HBO series Girls (2012).
Tivia:
Is a visual artist, which is her top priority, and feels that acting is secondary.Has 2 children with her former husband Michael Mosberg - a daughter Rafella Israel Mosberg (b.October 2010) and a son Memphis Kirke Mosberg (b.November 20, 2012).Met first husband in a doctor's office when she had bronchitis.Jemima's father has English and Scottish ancestry. Jemima's maternal grandfather, Jack Dellal, was of Iraqi Jewish descent. Jemima's maternal grandmother, Zehava Helmer, was an Israeli of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.Mother Lorraine runs Geminola, a vintage New York City boutique that supplied various outfits for the TV series Sex and the City (1998).Sister-in-law of actor Penn Badgley.Dad Simon was formerly a drummer with British rock bands Free ("All Right Now") (1968-73) and Bad Company ("Can't Get Enough") (1973- ).She gave artistic feedback to actor Emet Mihajlo on a surrealist portrait using her own particular style; she titled the work "Prussian Blue". |
| Name: |
Jemima Kirke |
Type: |
Actress,Director (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Director |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Director |
| Model rank: |
460 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:59:58 |
| Height: |
5' 2' (1.57 m) |
| Biography: |
Jemima Kirke is the daughter of drummer Simon Kirke and vintage boutique owner, Lorraine Kirke. Although born in London, Kirke was raised in New York City. She was educated at Saint Ann\'s School in New York, before moving on to Rhode Island School o |
| Trivia: |
Is a visual artist, which is her top priority, and feels that acting is secondary.Has 2 children with her former husband Michael Mosberg - a daughter Rafella Israel Mosberg (b.October 2010) and a son Memphis Kirke Mosberg (b.November 20, 2012).Met first husband in a doctor's office when she had bronchitis.Jemima's father has English and Scottish ancestry. Jemima's maternal grandfather, Jack Dellal, was of Iraqi Jewish descent. Jemima's maternal grandmother, Zehava Helmer, was an Israeli of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.Mother Lorraine runs Geminola, a vintage New York City boutique that supplied various outfits for the TV series Sex and the City (1998).Sister-in-law of actor Penn Badgley.Dad Simon was formerly a drummer with British rock bands Free ("All Right Now") (1968-73) and Bad Company ("Can't Get Enough") (1973- ).She gave artistic feedback to actor Emet Mihajlo on a surrealist portrait using her own particular style; she titled the work "Prussian Blue". |
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I have a handful of tattoos that I really want to put on people that I can't find anyone to let me give them to.
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I don't have the passion for acting that actors might have.
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By the way, I'm funniest when I'm not being funny. I'm better to laugh at than with, pretty much.
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Being humble and sweet is the hardest thing you can do.
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When you're literally carrying a child you can cut back on bad habits. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Director |
| Spouse: |
Michael Mosberg (2009 - January 2017) (divorced, 2 children) |
| Children: |
Rafella Israel MosbergMemphis Kirke Mosberg |
| Parents: |
Simon Kirke
Lorraine Kirke (Dellal) |
| Relatives: |
Zehava Helmer (Grandparent)
Domino Kirke (Sibling)
Alice Dellal (Cousin)
Alexander Dellal (Cousin)
Andrea Dellal (Aunt or Uncle)
Guy Dellal (Aunt or Uncle)
Jack |
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