Luke Kirby
Biography
Luke Kirby is an American‑Canadian actor born in June 1978 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He has appeared in a range of film and television projects, accumulating over sixty credited roles. Kirby is perhaps best known for portraying comedian Lenny Bruce in the Amazon Prime Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2024 he played Chuck Brooks in the Disney+ film Out of My Mind, which received a Peabody Award. He is also listed under the alternate name Luke Farrell Kirby.
Career overview
Luke Kirby is a Canadian actor born in Hamilton, Ontario. He has built a career across television and film, appearing in a range of supporting and guest roles that have garnered critical attention. His most prominent television work includes portraying Lenny Bruce in the Amazon Prime Video comedy‑drama series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
In addition to his television success, Kirby expanded into feature films. In 2024 he starred as Chuck Brooks in the Disney+ movie Out of My Mind, a production that received a Peabody Award for its storytelling. His body of work reflects a versatility that spans comedic guest spots and leading dramatic parts, establishing him as a recognized talent in North American screen acting.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- Étoile (2025) as Jack McMillan
- Out of My Mind (2024) as Chuck
- Turn Me On (2024) as Founder
- The Last Thing He Told Me (2023) as Teddy Campano
- The Company You Keep (2023) as Jones Malone
- Boston Strangler (2023) as F. Lee Bailey
- Dark Harvest (2023) as Officer Jerry Ricks
- Panhandle (2022) as Bell Prescott
- The Independent (2022) as Lucas Nicoll
- Dr. Death (2021) as Dr. Nathan Gamelli
- Gossip Girl (2021) as Davis Calloway
- No Man of God (2021) as Ted Bundy
- Little Voice (2020) as Jeremy
- Percy (2020) as Peter Schmeiser
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Glass (2019) as Pierce
- The Twilight Zone (2019) as Dylan
- Tales of the City (2019) as Tommy Nelson (uncredited)
- Tales of the City (2019) as Tommy Nelson
- Little Woods (2019) as Bill
- Modern/Love in 7 Short Films (2019) as Bill
- The Good Fight (2017) as Harry McGrath
- The Deuce (2017) as Gene Goldman
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) as Lenny Bruce
- A Dog's Purpose (2017) as Jim - Ethan's Dad
- Another Kind of Wedding (2017) as Misha
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- Touched with Fire (2016) as Marco
- Blindspot (2015) as Christophe Bruyere aka Junior
- Show Me a Hero (2015) as Edwin E. McAmis
- The Astronaut Wives Club (2015) as Max Kaplan
- Sure Thing (2015)
- Rectify (2013) as Jon Stern
- Empire of Dirt (2013) as Russell Carter
- Elementary (2012) as Aaron Ward
- The Samaritan (2012) as Ethan
- Person of Interest (2011) as Chris Beckner
- Take This Waltz (2011) as Daniel
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Detective Wolf Landsman
- Republic of Doyle (2010) as Clyde Cowley
- The Good Wife (2009) as Harry McGrath
- Labor Pains (2009) as Nick Steinwald
- Cra$h & Burn (2009) as Jimmy Burn
- The Stone Angel (2007) as Leo
- All Hat (2007) as Ray Dokes
- The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) as Frank Hoyt
- Window Theory (2005) as Brad
- Sex Traffic (2004) as Callum Tate
- The Human Kazoo (2004) as Zacharia
- Luck (2004) as Shane
- Shattered Glass (2003) as Rob Gruen
- Mambo Italiano (2003) as Angelo Barberini
- Slings & Arrows (2003) as Jack Crew
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002) as Jim
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Andre Haslum
- Lost and Delirious (2001) as Jake Hollander
- Haven (2001) as David Weinzweig
- Haven (2001) as David Weinzweig
- Give Me Your Soul... (2000) as Narrator
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Braden Leddy
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Andrew Liebowitz
- The View (1997) as Self
- Law & Order (1990) as Bobby Amato
- Close to Nowhere
- Mother's Helper
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Luke Kirby best known for?
Luke Kirby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Thing He Told Me (2023), Boston Strangler (2023), Dark Harvest (2023), Dr. Death (2021).
When and where was Luke Kirby born?
Luke Kirby was born on June 21, 1978 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Luke Kirby have?
Luke Kirby has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Luke Kirby's background in cinema and television?
Luke Kirby is an American‑Canadian actor born in June 1978 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He has appeared in a range of film and television projects, accumulating over sixty credited roles. Kirby is perhaps best known for portraying comedian Lenny Bruce in the Amazon Prime Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a perfo...