Priscilla C. Shirer

Actor, Author

Birthdate: Dec 31, 1974

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA

Priscilla Shirer (birthname: Priscilla C. Evans) has worn several hats—including minister and author—and including lead actor in Christian movies, starting with writer-director Alex Kendrick’s War Room (2015), grossing $74 million via Sony Pictures Releasing. Shirer continued to star in Christian-themed movies with the Erwin Brothers-directed drama, I Can Only Imagine (2018), co-starring Dennis Quaid, Cloris Leachman, and Trace Adkins, earning $86 million (against $7 million) for co-distributors Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions.

Shirer returned to star in Alex Kendrick’s Christian evangelical movies with the sports-themed drama, Overcomer (2019), produced by Affirm Films/Provident Films/Kendrick Brothers and released by Sony Pictures Releasing $38 million in returns. Shirer starred in director/writer Kendrick’s follow-up to War Room titled The Forge (2024), distributed again by Sony Pictures Releasing.

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Shirer as Cynthia Wright in 'The Forge' (2024)

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Priscilla Shirer was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, by parents Tony (pastor) and Lois Evans. Shirer has one brother, Jonathan Evans. Shirer attended and graduated from Duncanville High School and attended the University of Houston, where she interned at a Christian radio station. Shirer graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary, from which she earned a master’s degree in biblical studies. Shirer has been married to hotel executive Jerry Shirer since 1999; the couple has three children.

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2024 |
The Forge
The Forge
2024
PG
2h 4m
Drama, Family
6.4
After graduating from high school without any plans for the future, Isaiah receives a push to start making better life decisions.
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asCynthia Wright
2019 |
Overcomer
Overcomer
2019
PG
1h 59m
Drama, Family, Sport
6.6
A high-school basketball coach is asked to take over the cross-country program, where he encounters a troubled teen.
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asOlivia Brooks
2019 |
Kingdom Men Rising
Kingdom Men Rising
2019
Not Rated
1h 33m
Documentary
8.4
Kingdom Men Rising is a documentary exploring what it means to be a real man in the midst of cultural trends where there is confusion about masculinity. Challenging men to rise above what we've become to lives of no more excuses.
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asSelf
2018 |
I Can Only Imagine
I Can Only Imagine
2018
PG
1h 50m
Biography, Drama, Family, Music
7.3
The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.
asMrs. Fincher