Charlie Kirk

Known for Acting

Born

October 14, 1993

Died

September 10, 2025 (31 years old)

Place of Birth

Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Charles James Kirk

Biography

Charles James Kirk was an American right-wing political activist, author, and media personality. He co-founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA in 2012 and was its executive director. He was the chief executive officer of Turning Point Action and a member of the Council for National Policy.

In September 2025, Kirk was shot and killed at the age of 31 while speaking at a TPUSA event on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU), as part of his long-running public debate events at higher education institutions across the United States. The shooting received international attention and condemnation.