Jen Kirkman

Jen Kirkman

writer, actress, producer

Jen Kirkman was born on Aug 28, 1974 in USA. Jen Kirkman's big-screen debut came with Home Movies - Season 2 directed by Loren Bouchard in 2002. Jen Kirkman is known for Lez Chat directed by Kyle Dunnigan, Kate Moennig stars as Athletic Woman and Sandra Bernhard as Folk Music Lover. The most recent award Jen Kirkman achieved is Writers Guild of America, USA. The upcoming new movie Jen Kirkman plays is 'Tis the Season to be Merry which will be released on Dec 19, 2021.

Jen Kirkman is a podcaster, television writer, comedian, author, and actor. Her comedy specials are streaming now on Netflix; "I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)" was hailed by the Atlantic as the best of 2015. "And perhaps best of all....Jen Kirkman's I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine), a searing, open-hearted work about growing older and pushing back against cultural norms." - The Atlantic. Her second comedy special, "Just Keep Livin'?" was recognized internationally.Jen is a writer on The Amazon Prime series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She's written for sitcoms and late-night shows as well such as E!'s Chelsea Lately, Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show, NBC's Perfect Couples, CW's Girls on the Bus (airdate 2021-22) and the Kids in the Hall Reboot (airdate 2021-22).Jen is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her first book, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself (Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids) became an instant New York Times bestseller. Her follow up book, I Know What I'm Doing and Other Lies I Tell Myself was lauded by the prestigious Kirkus ReviewsJen has made appearances not only on her eight-year run as a cast member of Chelsea Lately and the spin-off sitcom After Lately but as a frequent narrator for the Emmy winning Drunk History and, Conan. Other appearances include Lights Out with David Spade, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The View, The Wendy Williams Show. She's voiced many characters Cartoon Network cult-hit "Home Movies." She also appeared on Modern Family and in the 2017 Reese Witherspoon feature film "Home Again."

  • Birthday

    Aug 28, 1974
  • Place of Birth

    Needham, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Writers Guild of America, USA
2019
Comedy Series
Winner - WGA Award (TV)

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