Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

41 · Born: Jun 19, 1983

Personal Details

BornJun 19, 1983 Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland
Parents
  • Pat Turner
  • Eileen Turner
Relatives
  • Colin Turner (Sibling)

Biography

Aidan Turner, a talented Irish actor, was born on June 19, 1983, and has since established himself as a versatile and accomplished performer. His extensive list of credits includes the iconic role of Ross Poldark in the BBC's 2015-2019 adaptation of Winston Graham's The Poldark Novels, a character that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.

In addition to his portrayal of the brooding and passionate Poldark, Turner has also brought to life other memorable characters, such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the BBC's Desperate Romantics, Ruairí McGowan in the Irish medical drama series The Clinic, and John Mitchell in the supernatural drama series Being Human.

But Turner's range extends far beyond the realm of television, as he has also appeared on the big screen in the critically acclaimed Hobbit film series, taking on the role of Kíli, the loyal and brave dwarf warrior. With his rugged good looks and undeniable charm, Turner has solidified his position as one of the most sought-after actors of his generation, and his future projects are eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike.

Career

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2024
Rivals
Rivals as Declan O'Hara
{"id":103845592,"title":"Fifteen-Love","year":2023,"character":"Glenn Lapthorn","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/fifteen-love","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4pspfdnr4vf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4pspfdnr4vf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Fifteen-Love
Fifteen-Love as Glenn Lapthorn
{"id":103840882,"title":"The Suspect","year":2022,"character":"Joe O'Loughlin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-suspect","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103840882.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103840882.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
The Suspect
The Suspect as Joe O'Loughlin
{"id":103836357,"title":"Leonardo","year":2021,"character":"Leonardo da Vinci","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/leonardo-italy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103836357.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103836357.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Leonardo
Leonardo as Leonardo da Vinci
{"id":138437,"title":"Love Is Blind","year":"2019","character":"Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/love-is-blind-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_138437.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_138437.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Love Is Blind
Love Is Blind as Russell
{"id":132627,"title":"The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot","year":"2019","character":"Calvin Barr","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-killed-hitler-and-then-the-bigfoot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75i506lkn3j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/75i506lkn3j0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":109884,"title":"The Secret Scripture","year":"2017","character":"Jack McNulty","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-scripture","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uqbk8mqi4d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uqbk8mqi4d0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
The Secret Scripture
The Secret Scripture as Jack McNulty
{"id":101690,"title":"Loving Vincent","year":"2017","character":"Boatman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/loving-vincent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/i4fbrf7rfps0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/i4fbrf7rfps0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2792,"title":"Poldark","year":2015,"character":"Ross Poldark","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/poldark-2015","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2o6m8pvvhh9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2o6m8pvvhh9g.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Poldark
Poldark as Ross Poldark
{"id":11286,"title":"And Then There Were None","year":2015,"character":"Philip Lombard","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/and-then-there-were-none","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2991o1ufg240.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2991o1ufg240.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":11596,"title":"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies","year":"2014","character":"Kili","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-hobbit-the-battle-of-the-five-armies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/760oid9hbua0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/760oid9hbua0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":1906,"title":"If Loving You Is Wrong","year":2014,"character":"Brad","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/if-loving-you-is-wrong","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1906.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1906.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":409,"title":"The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones","year":"2013","character":"Luke Garroway","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-mortal-instruments-city-of-bones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/bf5ev4r0mec0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/bf5ev4r0mec0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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{"id":167,"title":"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey","year":"2012","character":"Kili","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ui9es5k8pe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ui9es5k8pe0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":42127,"title":"Hattie","year":"2011","character":"John Schofield","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hattie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_42127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_42127.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Hattie
Hattie as John Schofield
{"id":1344,"title":"Being Human","year":2009,"character":"John Mitchell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/being-human-2009","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/11sr79hi4k6o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/11sr79hi4k6o.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Being Human
Being Human as John Mitchell
{"id":10950,"title":"Desperate Romantics","year":2009,"character":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/desperate-romantics","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10950.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10950.jpg"},"released":1}
Desperate Romantics
Desperate Romantics as Dante Gabriel Rossetti
{"id":46679,"title":"Alarm","year":"2008","character":"Mal","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/alarm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46679.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Alarm
Alarm as Mal
{"id":171196,"title":"Poldark Revealed","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/poldark-revealed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_171196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_171196.jpg"},"released":1}
2016