Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Columbia College Chicago
Expertise
Buffyverse, Marvel, Sitcom history
- Jamie performed comedy and wrote multiple produced plays in Chicago before moving to LA to pursue a career in entertainment journalism.
- She co-hosts two film and television podcasts: "Phase Hero" and "Love in the Time of Hydra."
- Jamie is a moderator who has led panels for "Agents of SHIELD," "X-Men '97," and more.
Experience
Jamie Jirak's career began with Buzzfeed in 2017, and she started freelancing for /Film a year later. She was soon hired as a full-time staff writer for ComicBook.com, where she spent the next six years writing reviews and news articles in addition to interviewing talent and co-hosting a Marvel podcast. Jamie's return to /Film marked a new era of freelancing before transitioning to TVLine. You can see more of her work on That Hollywood Show and The Mary Sue. She also loves attending conventions and has been seen on panels at San Diego Comic-Con, LA Comic Con, and WonderCon.
Education
Jamie graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's degree in film and video with a focus on critical studies.
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Some became household names; others stepped away from the spotlight. Here's what became of the Sweathogs and the rest of the Welcome Back, Kotter cast.
By Jamie Jirak
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