Aidan Turner

Actor

Irish Dublin, Ireland

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ProfessionActor
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth19/06/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland

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SummaryIrish actor known for his roles in television dramas including Being Human, The Hobbit films, Poldark, and Leonardo. He graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin in 2004 and has become one of Ireland's most prominent television actors.

Educational Qualification(s)

Drama SchoolGaiety School of Acting, Dublin, Ireland
Graduation Year2004

Career

Career Start2007
Notable Roles
  • Title: The Tudors Year: 2007 Character: Uncredited appearance Network: BBC
  • Title: The Clinic Year: 2008-2009 Network: RTÉ
  • Title: Desperate Romantics Year: 2009 Character: Rossetti Network: BBC
  • Title: Being Human Year: 2009-2011 Character: John Mitchell (vampire) Network: BBC Notes: Breakthrough role, received widespread praise
  • Title: The Hobbit Year: 2012-2014 Character: Kili Notes: Peter Jackson films
  • Title: Poldark Year: 2015-2019 Character: Ross Poldark Network: BBC Notes: Lead role
  • Title: Leonardo Year: 2021 Character: Leonardo da Vinci Notes: Italian series, lead role
  • Title: The Suspect Year: 2022 Character: Dr Joseph O'Loughlin Network: ITV
  • Title: Rivals Year: 2024-present Character: Declan O'Hara Notes: Lead role
  • Title: The Diplomat Year: 2025 Character: Callum Ellis Notes: Recurring role
  • Title: Being Human Year: 2008-2011 Character: John Mitchell (vampire) Network: BBC Notes: Breakthrough role, 22 episodes across three series, received widespread praise

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Made uncredited television debut in 2007 on The Tudors before his first credited role
2. Appeared in ten episodes of Irish hospital drama The Clinic in 2008
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