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A Canadian actress who works in movies and television series. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she is a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. Her father, Sheldon, a journalist for The Canadian Jewish News, was born in a displaced person camp in Germany in 1946. He met her mother, Etti, a Bulgarian Jewish refugee, in Israel. Mia has a younger sister named Laura. Mia considers herself a very private person, loves to travel, has a weakness for French fashion and spending as much time outdoors as she can.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Actor Bio: The Canadian actress first broke into Hollywood with a part in 1993's Love and Human Remains, in a role as a dominatrix. Kirshner's real breakout role came at age seventeen as the star of 1994's Exotica playing teen stripper Christina. Smaller parts in larger movies began to beckon shortly thereafter, including The Crow: City of Angels, Anna Karenina, and Murder in the First with Christian Slater and Kevin Bacon.

Top Movies: The Black Dahlia, Not Another Teen Movie, New Best Friend, Mad City, Exotica, Love & Human Remains

TV Appearances: 24, They Come Back, Wolf Lake.

Upcoming/other projects:
Kirshner has finished working on the book I Live Here. In the book, women and children refugees from places such as Chechnya, Juárez Mexico and Malawi, Africa will tell their life stories. The book features original material from well-known comic and graphic artists, including Joe Sacco and Phoebe Gloeckner. It will be published in the U.S by Random House/Pantheon in 2008. It was supported logistically by Amnesty International, which will receive proceeds from the book.

Awards:
Genie Awards
1994 Nominated Genie Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
for: Love & Human Remains (1993)

MTV Movie Awards
2002 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Kiss
for: Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Shared with:
Beverly Polcyn


ABOUT MIA KIRSHNER
as Jenny Schecter

Mia Kirshner - The L Word
Mia Kirshner - The L Word Wiki

Mia Kirshner DOB: January 25, 1975

Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Eye Color: Blue/Grey

Height: 5' 4"

Mia Kirshner's Family: Father: Sheldon (journalist); Mother: Etti; Sister: Laura

Education:studied russian literature and 20th century movie industry at Mc.Gill University in Montreal.

Mia's Nicknames:

Hobbies/Interests: Co-authored a book entitled "I Live Here" which is about children and women refugees from places from places such as Chechnya, Mexico and Malawi, Africa tell their stories.

Charities/Causes: Amnesty International; The I Live Here Foundation

MIA KIRSHNER'S MEMORABLE QUOTES

  • "I never wanted to be apart of a show that was about gay women, because I think that marginalizes the women. I want to do a show about people's relationships with one another. - "The L Word Defined" (2004)
  • "I am an extremely private person. I always feel that I come across as a caricature of myself whenever I do interviews."

  • "It's not me to sleep with loads of men, but I do believe in having different experiences. At the end of the day, the nicest thing is the old-fashioned one-on-one."
  • "I want to empower a generation to act, not watch."
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1TLWAdmirer Who killed Jenny Schecter? (page: 1 2 3 4 5 ... last page) 156 Jun 14 2010, 5:31 AM EDT by lauras.
Thread started: Dec 30 2008, 9:47 AM EST  Watch
Who killed Jenny Schecter? The possible suspects that L Word listed were the following: Bette,Tina, Helena,
Niki, and Shane, but the truth of the matter is that it could have been anyone. Jenny,though troubled and misunderstood did manage to rub a lot of people the wrong way. I personally think that it could have Adelle, Nikki, Max, or perhaps even Jenny herself? What do you think?
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NiKl85 Mia Kirshner as Jenny (page: 1 2 3) 49 Jul 21 2009, 9:17 AM EDT by knightsofstjoan2004
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Well,I don't actually understand what's your problem with her!She's a lovely character,according to my opinion!And what I find even more disturbing is the fact that Mia Kirshner's profile is...empty! I know Jenny is difficult and different,but I also believe she's one of the most interesting people in the show!But that's what I believe,isn't it?Anyway,I think it's not fair for "the talented Mrs Kirshner"!Show some respect!!
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mselword Mia Comes To Chicago (Continued) 3 Mar 26 2009, 8:27 PM EDT by katie295
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Border's. Interior.

Mia is at a table signing her book. There is a crowd of people surrounding her. Mia and Maureen look at each other from across a room. Music: "Some Enchanted Evening" Mia smiles at Maureen. Mia's teeth and eyes sparkle. Mia blows her a kiss. Maureen catches it on her cheek.

Yvonne: (Rolls her eyes) There's a huge crowd, Maureen! You are never going to get to her! I'm going to sit down! (Yvonne wanders away balancing on her cane as she says this, finding a leather easy chair)

Maureen walks up to the table, waiting her turn to talk to her. Mia looks up.

Maureen sings to Mia, stretching out her arms "Some enchanted evening..."

Mia reacts with a smile. She starts to laugh at the corny but sweet gesture.

Mia: Thank you. That's sweet. What is your name?

Maureen: Miss Kirshner, I am Maureen, and I am absolutely in love with The L Word! I have all the episodes and all the seasons except one and six! (points with her thumb over her right shoulder) That's Yvonne. (To Yvonne) Evo! Wave to Mia! (Yvonne and Mia wave to each other, shaking their heads and rolling their eyes, giggling) (Maureen turns back to Mia) And YOU are my absolutely favorite character in The L Word! (Maureen takes Mia's hands) I will never wash these hands again! (Laughs) (Lets go of Mia's hands)

Mia: Well, it's nice to know I am being met with so much enthusiasm.

Maureen. Thanks.

Mia: So, what can I do for you?

Maureen: Two things. May I have this? (points to some plain paper and a pen)

Mia: Yes.

Maureen (grabs the pen and paper): Please sign this...

Mia: Okay. Your friend's name is Yvonne?

Maureen: Yeah. (Mia writes a little note, ) Next thing: Will you marry me?

STAY TUNED NEXT EPISODE!
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