Charlotte Kirk (born 16 June 1992) is a British actress, screenwriter and producer.
Early life
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.
Career In 2013, Kirk appeared in the documentary film Seduced and Abandoned. 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 2013, billed as an unknown newcomer, Kirk was cast to play Nicole Brown Simpson in a proposed film to be called An American Mystery; as of 2018, some scenes had been shot for the film, renamed Nicole and O.J.; by 2024 the proposed film was renamed The Juice, confirming that the screenplay was unfinished and no filming had taken place beyond the 30 minutes of scenes filmed in 2018.
She co-wrote, produced, and starred in The Reckoning (2020), directed by Neil Marshall.
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. The Lair had its world premiere in Leicester Square IMAX as the opening night gala presentation at 2022's FrightFest film festival.
Kirk returned to the UK in 2021 and formed Scarlett Productions and Primal Empire Studios Ltd. In the summer of 2022, Kirk completed filming on the action crime thriller Duchess, which she co-wrote, produced, and plays the title role. Duchess was released in cinemas worldwide in 2024. 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, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar.
In April 2024, Kirk filmed scenes for the thriller horror film The Possession at Gladstone Manor. In June 2024, Kirk was named one of the Top 30 Influential Leaders in the UK by Leaders of the Business & Charity Magazine.
In 2025, Kirk starred in Exit Protocol opposite Dolph Lundgren and Michael Jai White. Kirk starred in the erotic thriller movie Compulsion opposite Anna Maria Sieklucka which was released in 2025.
Legal case In March 2019, 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. 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. 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.
Personal life While living in LA, Kirk met film and television director Neil Marshall. The two were engaged to marry as of August 2020 but later separated.
In January 2026, Kirk gave birth to a son with her fiancé film producer Karlos Ways.
Kirk is an advocate of animal rights.
Filmography
Film Title Role Notes 2013 Fractured Hellion2013Dracula: The Dark PrinceAdditional VoiceVoice; Uncredited2014Non-StopAmy Harris2014When the Game Stands TallMiss Peoria - Football Beauty Contest ContestantUncredited2014Tekken: A Man Called X Chloe2014Let's Be CopsChief OperativeUncredited2015Vice Melissa2015Black Dog, Red DogLilian2016How to Be SingleTiffany2016 No Panic, with a Hint of Hysteria Melanie2016MaraudersVanessa's Receptionist2017The DemoJessica Davis2017The DepthsChloe2017First Kill News Anchor2018The JuiceNicole Brown Simpson2018Ocean's 8Cara2018Ulysses: A Dark OdysseyKaly2020The ReckoningGrace HaverstockCo-writer, Exec. Prod.2022The LairCapt. Kate SinclairCo-writer, Exec. Prod.2024Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman EmpireLena2024DuchessScarlett Monaghan / DuchessCo-writer, Exec. Prod.2024CompulsionDiana2025Exit ProtocolDanique Kellar2026Jackie the StripperJackieTBAThe Possession at Gladstone ManorSamTBAMyra: GoldenMyraTBAThe Last BrideTara TBA Mistletoe & Wine Sadie Filming
Television Title Role Notes2016 Kat Fight! Russian Bride TV film
Awards
Kirk has won 13 awards and received 12 nominations.
+YearAwardPrize2022Richard Harris International Film FestivalNominated – Best Actor in a Female Role for The Lair (2022)2021Berlin Independent Film Festival, DEWon, Festival Prize – Best Actor for The Reckoning (2020)2020Best Actor AwardsWon, Special Jury Award Outstanding Performance for The Reckoning (2020)2020Global Independent Film AwardsWon, Gold Award – Best Narrative Screenplay for The Reckoning (2020) Won, Gold Award – Best Actress in a Lead Role for The Reckoning (2020)
2nd place, Silver Award – Best Narrative Feature for The Reckoning (2020)2020Los Angeles Film AwardsWon, Festival Award – Best Original Story for The Reckoning (2020) Won, Festival Award – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020)2020Los Angeles Independent Film Festival AwardsWon, LAIFF Summer Award – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020) Won, LAIFF Summer Award – Best Picture for The Reckoning (2020)2020New York International Film AwardsWon, June Monthly Award – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020)2020Oniros Film AwardsWon, July Monthly Edition – Best Screenplay for The Reckoning (2020) Won, July Monthly Edition – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020)2020Vegas Movie AwardsWon, Award of Excellence – Best Narrative Feature for The Reckoning (2020) Won, Award of Excellence – Best Actress for The Reckoning (2020)
References
External links Official website