Mia Kirshner
Career
Active 1989 – present
Biography
About Mia Kirshner
Mia Kirshner stands at just 5'3", a petite frame that has housed one of television's most recognizable faces for over three decades. Born on January 25, 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she is a Canadian actress, writer, and activist. Her career began at age 14 in 1989, and she has been active ever since.
Kirshner is best known for her roles as Mandy in 24, Jenny Schecter in The L Word, Amanda Grayson in Star Trek: Discovery, and Isobel Flemming in The Vampire Diaries. Her film work includes Exotica, Not Another Teen Movie, and The Black Dahlia, where she portrayed Elizabeth Short. She identifies as a lesbian, a detail that has informed some of her on-screen work. She has grey eyes and brown hair, and her slim build is complemented by natural measurements. She is also a writer and social activist.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1989-present (started around 14 years old; 37 years active)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Lesbian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Grey
- Weight
- 115 lbs (or 52 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
- Girl/Girl
- Kissing
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 86k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Mia Kirshner's connection to The L Word?
She played Jenny Schecter, a central character, from 2004 to 2009.
Which roles did she play in science fiction series?
She played Amanda Grayson in Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2019) and was in The Crow: City of Angels (1996).
Did you know
- Kirshner began acting at age 14, making her career span over 37 years.
- She is also a writer and social activist in addition to her acting work.
- Her performance in The Black Dahlia included a topless kissing scene with Jemima Rooper.
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