Mimi Kirkland

Mimi Kirkland
Born (2004-10-15) October 15, 2004
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2013–present

Mimi Kirkland is an American actress. She is best known for playing Louise Mulligan in the crime drama series Murder in the First and Lexie in the romance film Safe Haven

Early life

Kirkland was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. She got interested in acting after entertaining her friends at school and making them laugh. At her pre-school graduation, her teacher asked the students what they wanted to be, and she told the crowd she wanted to be an actress. She has said that her parents were very supportive of her acting career.[1]

Career

Kirkland made her on-screen debut playing Lexi in the romance film Safe Haven starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough. Carlton's first recurring and first appearance in a TV show was in Disney Channels Austin & Ally where she played Lily.[2]

Kirkland was exposed to a larger audience when she was cast as Rachel in the hugely popular series The Walking Dead.[3] Her first leading role in a television series was as Louise in Murder in the First.

Personal life

She cites Bridgit Mendler as an inspiration. She enjoys roller skating, riding her bike, swimming, cooking, playing the recorder, and traveling. Her favorite singer is Justin Bieber.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Safe Haven Lexie

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Austin & Ally Lily 4 episodes
2014–2016 Murder in the First Louise Mulligan 32 episodes
2016–2018 The Walking Dead Rachel 7 episodes

References

  1. ^ "Mimi Kirkland Talks Safe Haven And Justin Bieber – Exclusive Interview". bsckids. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  2. ^ "TI Exclusive: Interview With Mimi Kirkland". teeninfonet.wordpress.com. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  3. ^ "The Walking Dead Mimi Kirkland as Rachel sitting in back of pickup 8 x 10 Inch Photo". desertcart.tn. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  4. ^ "Mimi Kirkland Q&A". kidzworld. Retrieved August 7, 2025.