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Charlotte Kirk | |
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| Born | 16 June 1992 Kent, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | charlottekirk |
Charlotte Kirk (born 16 June 1992) is a British actress, screenwriter and producer. [1]
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Charlotte Kirk was born in Sidcup, South East London in 1992, the youngest daughter of Angela and Arthur Kirk. As a young girl, she was diagnosed with Dyslexia and Asperger syndrome.
She first began theatre acting at the age of 9, performing in plays such as Agamemnon and Arturo Ui , followed by West End musical theatre productions of A Christmas Carol , Oliver Twist, and Hairspray . Having attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, she trained with Jigsaw Performing Arts in the UK.
In 2013, Kirk appeared in the documentary film Seduced and Abandoned . [2] [3] Kirk was first recognised for her role in Vice (2015), a sci-fi thriller, opposite Bruce Willis and Thomas Jane. Further feature film roles included playing the female lead opposite Stephen Baldwin in film-noir comedy No Panic with a Hint of Hysteria (2016) and the female lead in psychological drama The Depths (2017), alongside appearances in How To Be Single (2017) and Ocean's 8 (2018).
In 2018, Kirk began filming for the conspiracy drama The Juice in which she plays Nicole Brown Simpson. [4] [5] She co-wrote, produced, and starred in The Reckoning directed by Neil Marshall. [6]
In 2021, Kirk starred in, co-wrote, and co-produced the action horror movie The Lair, directed by Neil Marshall, released in US in October 2022 and in the UK in January 2023. [7] The Lair had its world premiere in Leicester Square IMAX as the opening night gala presentation at 2022's FrightFest film festival. [8]
Kirk returned to the UK in 2021 and formed Scarlett Productions and Primal Empire Studios Ltd. [9] [10] In the summer of 2022, Kirk completed filming on the action crime thriller Duchess, [11] which she co-wrote, produced, and plays the title role. [12] [13] The Duchess movie was released in cinemas worldwide. [14] Kirk released two music videos, "Eyes in Love" and "I Get the Feeling Again" and performed the end title track for No Panic with a Hint of Hysteria. She has also appeared on magazine covers for LA Magazine, [15] Glamour, [16] and Harper's Bazaar. [17]
In 2024, Kirk starred in Fight or Flight opposite Dolph Lundgren and Michael Jai White. [18] In April 2024, Kirk starred in the thriller horror film The Possession at Gladstone Manor . [19]
In June 2024, Kirk was named one of the Top 30 Influential Leaders in the UK by Leaders of the Business & Charity Magazine. [20]
Kirk has won 13 awards and received 12 nominations. [21] [22]
Charlotte is starring in the erotic thriller movie Compulsion opposite Anna Maria Sieklucka to be released in 2025. [23]
In March 2019, a leaked text messages showed that Kevin Tsujihara had promised auditions and acting jobs to Kirk in return for sex, facilitated by her then-friend, businessman James Packer, in September 2013. WarnerMedia was investigating the allegations. [24] In September 2020, her lawyers filed a petition in the Los Angeles Superior Court to vacate a gag order that has kept her mostly silent amid the years-long battle. The petition paints a picture of Tsujihara engaging in nonconsensual sex. [25] The Hollywood Reporter also revealed information about how Tsujihara and former NBCUniversal Vice-chairman Ronald Meyer colluded to cover up the real nature of their relationships with Kirk, reached settlement and court cases. [25]
While living in LA, Kirk met film and television director Neil Marshall. They began dating in 2018 and got engaged in late 2019. Kirk lives with Marshall in England.[ citation needed ] She is an advocate of animal rights. [26]
| Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2013 | Fractured | Hellion | |
| 2013 | Dracula: The Dark Prince | Additional Voice | Voice; Uncredited |
| 2014 | Non-Stop | Amy Harris | |
| 2014 | When the Game Stands Tall | Miss Peoria - Football Beauty Contest Contestant | Uncredited |
| 2014 | Tekken: A Man Called X | Chloe | |
| 2014 | Let's Be Cops | Chief Operative | Uncredited |
| 2015 | Vice | Melissa | |
| 2015 | Black Dog, Red Dog | Lilian | |
| 2016 | How to Be Single | Tiffany | |
| 2016 | No Panic, with a Hint of Hysteria | Melanie | [27] |
| 2016 | Marauders | Vanessa's Receptionist | |
| 2017 | The Demo | Jessica Davis | |
| 2017 | The Depths | Chloe | |
| 2017 | First Kill | News Anchor | |
| 2018 | The Juice | Nicole Brown Simpson | [27] [28] |
| 2018 | Ocean's 8 | Cara | |
| 2018 | Ulysses: A Dark Odyssey | Kaly | |
| 2020 | The Reckoning | Grace Haverstock | Co-writer, Exec. Prod. |
| 2022 | The Lair | Capt. Kate Sinclair | Co-writer, Exec. Prod. |
| 2024 | Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire | Lena | |
| 2024 | Duchess | Scarlett Monaghan / Duchess | Co-writer, Exec. Prod. [29] |
| TBA | Compulsion | Diana | Co-writer, Exec. Prod. |
| TBA | Fight or Flight | Danique Kellar | |
| TBA | The Possession at Gladstone Manor | Sam |
| Title | Role | Notes | |
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| 2016 | Kat Fight! | Russian Bride | TV film |
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| Year | Award | Prize |
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| 2022 | Richard Harris International Film Festival | Nominated – Best Actor in a Female Role for The Lair (2022) [30] |
| 2021 | Berlin Independent Film Festival, DE | Won, Festival Prize – Best Actor for The Reckoning (2020) [31] |
| 2020 | Best Actor Awards | Won, Special Jury Award Outstanding Performance for The Reckoning (2020) [30] |
| 2020 | Global Independent Film Awards | Won, Gold Award – Best Narrative Screenplay for The Reckoning (2020) [30] Won, Gold Award – Best Actress in a Lead Role for The Reckoning (2020) [30] 2nd place, Silver Award – Best Narrative Feature for The Reckoning (2020) [30] |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Film Awards | Won, Festival Award – Best Original Story for The Reckoning (2020) [30] Won, Festival Award – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020 [30] ) |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards | Won, LAIFF Summer Award – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020) [30] Won, LAIFF Summer Award – Best Picture for The Reckoning (2020) [30] |
| 2020 | New York International Film Awards | Won, June Monthly Award – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020) [30] |
| 2020 | Oniros Film Awards | Won, July Monthly Edition – Best Screenplay for The Reckoning (2020) [30] Won, July Monthly Edition – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020) [30] |
| 2020 | Vegas Movie Awards | Won, Award of Excellence – Best Narrative Feature for The Reckoning (2020) [30] Won, Award of Excellence – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020) [30] |
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