Aidan Gillen: Biography in Details
Who is Aidan Gillen?
Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor. He is popular for showing acting in Game of Thrones (2011), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Queer as Folk (1999), etc.
Two of his projects titled The Ulysses Project and Mayor of Kingstown are under the post-production stage.
Further, Aiden did stage acting too. Some of them are Juno and the Paycock (1989), Drama at Inish (1992), The Tempest (2000), Faith Healer (2020), etc.
Aidan Gillen- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
His birthdate is 24 April 1968 and he was born in Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland as Aidan Murphy. The name of his mother is Katie but his father’s identity is unknown.
But his dad was an architect while his mom is a nurse.
Further, Aidan’s ancestry is Irish, and has an older brother named John Paul Murphy. He also has two elder sisters Fionnuala Murphy (actress) plus Patricia Murphy (teacher).
As per her academics, Aidan Gillen enrolled at St. Vincent’s C.B.S.
Aidan Gillen- Professional Life, Career
Aidan Gillen started his acting journey in the year 1985 and is still active. His first project was a short project titled The Drip.
His other big-screen hit movies are,
- Shanghai Knights in 2003
- 12 Rounds in 2009
- The Good Man in 2012
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials in 2015
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure in 2018
- Rose Plays Julie in 2019
- Those Who Wish Me Dead in 2021
Further, this actor is also known for his TV presence. His amazing acting can be seen in series like,
- Queer as Folk as Stuart Jones
- The Wire as Thomas ‘Tommy’ Carcetti
- Identity as DI John Bloom
- Game of Thrones as Petyr ‘Littlefinger’ Baelish
- Peaky Blinders as Aberama Gold
- Project Blue Book as Dr. J. Allen Hynek
- Kin as Frank Kinsella
Awards/Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2000 | Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best British Newcomer | Won |
| 2009 | Irish Film and TV Award | Actor in a Lead Role TV | Won |
| 2012 | Irish Film and TV Award | Actor in a Lead Role TV | Won |
| 2016 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Villain | Nominated |
| 2018 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Villain | Nominated |
What is the net worth of Aidan Gillen?
By the reports of 2022, Aidan Gillen has an estimated net worth of around $8 million. However, his yearly salary is under the rug.
Social Media
Aidan Gillen is not officially present on social sites such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Rumors, Controversy
This Game of Thrones actor is keeping himself away from scandals as well as rumors.
What are the body features of Aidan Gillen?
Aidan Gillen’s height is 5 ft 9 inches and his body weight is 68 kg. In addition, he has blue eyes and his hair turned into a grey color.
To keep himself fit, he does exercises like barbell squats, push-ups, pull-ups, dips, and more.
Trivia/Facts
- As of 2022, he is 54 years old.
- His zodiac sign is Taurus.
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Aidan Gillen's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | April | Wednesday |
| 2025 | April | Thursday |
| 2026 | April | Friday |
| 2027 | April | Saturday |
| 2028 | April | Monday |
