Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner is a Canadian actress, writer, and social activist known for her haunting performances and ability to bring emotional depth to her roles.

TV Actress

January 25, 1975

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Mia Kirshner, a Canadian actress, writer, and social activist, gained prominence for her portrayal of Jenny Schecter in the Showtime drama series “The L Word” from 2004 to 2009. She has also been featured in various films, including “Not Another Teen Movie,” “The Black Dahlia,” and “30 Days of Night: Dark Days.” Kirshner has had recurring roles in TV shows such as “24,” “Vampire Diaries,” and “Star Trek: Discovery.” Besides her acting career, she is an accomplished writer and published her first book in 2010. An interesting fact about Kirshner is that R. Jones described her performance as ‘haunting’ and noted that the film’s fictional screen tests ‘deliver the emotional darkness so lacking in the rest of the movie.’