Mimi Kirkland is a talented film and television actress, born in the vibrant city of Raleigh, North Carolina. From a young age, she has been captivated by the world of acting and has always had a passion for entertaining audiences. Her big-screen debut came in 2013, when she appeared in the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven, starring alongside Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough. In this romantic drama, directed by Lasse Hallström, Kirkland shone as Lexie, the sweet and innocent daughter of Alex Wheatley, played by Duhamel, who helps to bring love and innocence back into his life.
Kirkland's impressive performance in Safe Haven was followed by a string of notable roles in television. In 2015, she appeared as Lily, a spunky and energetic fan, on the popular Disney Channel series Austin & Ally, where she took music lessons from the show's star, Ally. This was not her only notable television appearance, as she also landed a role in the TNT drama series Murder in the First, set in San Francisco and following the investigation of two seemingly unrelated murders by homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan. In this series, Kirkland played the role of Louise Mulligan, the precocious daughter of Hildy, played by Kathleen Robertson.
Kirkland's most recent notable role was in the hit television series The Walking Dead, where she played the character of Rachel Ward, a member of the Oceanside community, in seven episodes across seasons seven through nine. With her impressive range and versatility, Mimi Kirkland has proven herself to be a talented and sought-after actress in both film and television.
