Aidan Gillen
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Biography:
Aidan Murphy, better known as Aidan Gillen, was born in 1967 or 1968 and is a talented Irish actor who has captivated audiences through his diverse range of roles. His acting career took off with his portrayal of Stuart Alan Jones in the British television series "Queer as Folk" from 1999 to 2000.
Gillen's star continued to rise when he landed the role of Tommy Carcetti in the critically acclaimed series "The Wire," which aired from 2004 to 2008, and later appeared as John Boy in the Irish crime drama "Love/Hate" between 2010 and 2011.
However, it was his portrayal of Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish in the global phenomenon "Game of Thrones" (2011-2017) that truly solidified Gillen's status as a leading man. His cunning and manipulative character became one of the show's most intriguing and complex figures.
In more recent years, Gillen has continued to impress audiences with his roles as Aberama Gold in "Peaky Blinders" (2017-2019) and Milo Sunter on "Mayor of Kingstown" (2021-present). He also took on the role of Frank Kinsella in the crime drama series "Kin" between 2021 and 2023.
Gillen's film roles have been equally impressive, including a CIA operative in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012), Janson in "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" (2015), and John Reid in the Academy Award-winning film "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018). He has also collaborated with director Jamie Thraves on several films.
Throughout his career, Gillen has received three Irish Film & Television Awards and has been nominated for a British Academy Television Award, a British Independent Film Award, and even a Tony Award. His dedication to his craft and his ability to breathe life into each character he plays make him one of the most respected actors working in the industry today.
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