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Aidan Gillen

Actor

Aidan Gillen

  • Born: 16 April 1968, Dublin, Ireland
  • Estimated net worth: $8 million

Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for his roles in 'The Wire' as Tommy Carcetti and 'Game of Thrones' as Petyr Baelish. With a distinctive voice and a talent for portraying…

About Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for his roles in 'The Wire' as Tommy Carcetti and 'Game of Thrones' as Petyr Baelish. With a distinctive voice and a talent for portraying complex characters, he has established a strong reputation in the industry.

Born
16 April 1968, Dublin, Ireland
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Cathy White (2001-2011)
Children
1, Berry Gillen
Parents
Patricia Gillen, Frank Gillen
Estimated net worth
$8 million

Fun facts about Aidan Gillen

  • Aidan Gillen originally trained as a stage actor and has appeared in numerous theatrical productions.
  • He was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for his role in 'Queer as Folk' in the early 2000s.

Famous Aidan Gillen quotes

“I always thought of myself as a little bit of a misfit.”
Game of Thrones, 2011
“You ask me, you’re a fool.”
The Dark Knight Rises, 2012
“There's a place for everyone.”
The Wire, 2002

Aidan Gillen filmography

Cast (116)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027Panic Carefully MovieUnknown character
20267 Miles Out MovieRonald Westbourne
2026Tall Tales & Murder TVGrinner6.0
2026TRAD MovieUnknown character6.0
2026Cold War 1994 MovieF.M.6.5
2026Young Sherlock TVUnknown character7.8
2026Gorky Resort MovieVasily Zarubin6.9
2025The Physician II MovieHunne6.7
2025Nostalgie MovieDrew
2025Re-Creation MovieHamilton Barnes6.4
Show 106 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2025London Calling MovieFreddy Darby6.4
2025Amongst the Wolves MoviePower5.7
2024The Story of Microdisney: The Clock Comes Down the Stairs MovieSelf7.0
2024Rock, Paper, Scissors TVSteven Shadowwhispers (voice)6.0
2023Dance First MovieJames Joyce6.6
2023Barber MovieValentine Barber4.8
2022That Dirty Black Bag TVButler7.1
2021Mayor of Kingstown TVMilo Sunter8.0
2021Killers of the Cosmos TVUnknown character8.0
2021Kin TVFrank Kinsella7.6
2021星际杀手 TVUnknown character
2021Those Who Wish Me Dead MovieJack Blackwell6.6
2021Rose Plays Julie MoviePeter5.8
2019I didn't... I wasn't... I amn't... MovieAidan
2019Confinement MovieNarrator (voice)
2019Project Blue Book TVAllen Hynek8.1
2018Keepers of the Flame MovieUnknown character
2018Bohemian Rhapsody MovieJohn Reid7.9
2018We Ourselves MovieUnknown character
2018Dave Allen at Peace MovieDave Allen4.4
2018Maze Runner: The Death Cure MovieJanson7.1
2017Game of Thrones - Conquest & Rebellion: An Animated History of the Seven Kingdoms MovieLittlefinger (voice)7.7
2017King Arthur: Legend of the Sword MovieWilliam "Goosefat Bill"6.6
2017The Lovers MovieRobert5.4
2017Pickups MovieAidan
2017When Cary Grant Introduced Timothy Leary to LSD MovieTimothy Leary7.0
2017Urban Myths TVTimothy Leary7.3
2016Quantum Break TVPaul Serene6.8
2016Sing Street MovieRobert Lalor7.9
2016Further Beyond MovieAmbrosio O'Higgins5.6
2015Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials MovieJanson6.7
2015Violet MovieNarrator7.5
2015Still MovieCarver5.4
2015You're Ugly Too MovieWill6.4
2015Men of Granite MoviePelf10.0
2015Charlie TVCharles J. Haughey1.0
2014Ambition MovieMaster6.6
2014Calvary MovieDr. Frank Harte7.1
2013Peaky Blinders TVAberama Gold8.5
2013Beneath the Harvest Sky MovieClayton Cote6.0
2013The Note MovieLars
2013Mister John MovieGerry Devine4.7
2013Scrapper MovieRay6.3
2013Sigur Rós: Valtari Film Experiment MovieMan (Ekki Múkk)7.7
2013Mayday TVEverett Newcombe6.2
2012The Dark Knight Rises MovieCIA Op7.8
2012Shadow Dancer MovieGerry5.9
2012The Good Man MovieMichael8.0
2011Blitz MovieBarry Weiss6.2
2011Game of Thrones TVPetyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish8.5
2011Wake Wood MoviePatrick5.6
2010Thorne: Scaredycat MoviePhil Hendricks6.2
2010Thorne TVPhil Hendricks6.4
2010Treacle Jr. MovieAiden5.6
2010Love/Hate TVJohn Boy Power7.5
2010Identity TVDI John Bloom6.9
2009Runners MovieUnknown character
2009Freefall MovieGus6.1
200912 Rounds MovieMiles Jackson5.9
2008Blackout MovieKarl5.4
2007The Wire: The Last Word MovieSelf1.5
2007The Wire Odyssey MovieSelf7.1
2007Tapping the Wire MovieSelf8.0
2007Walk Away and I Stumble MoviePaul5.5
2005Walk Away and I Stumble TVPaul
2005Willesden Confidential MovieSteve Fallon
2005Law & Order: Trial by Jury TVJimmy Colby8.1
2005Trouble with Sex MovieConor2.9
2004Photo Finish MovieJoe Wilde7.0
2003Burning The Bed MovieStephen10.0
2003The Last Detective TVSteve Fallon7.8
2003Shanghai Knights MovieLord Nelson Rathbone6.1
2002The Final Curtain MovieDave Turner4.9
2002The Wire TVTommy Carcetti8.6
2001Dice TVGlenn Taylor8.0
2001My Kingdom MoviePuttnam5.5
2001Lorna Doone MovieCarver Doone5.8
2001The Low Down MovieFrank5.6
2000Lorna Doone TVCarver Doone7.7
2000The Darkling MovieJeff Obold5.0
2000Buddy Boy MovieFrancis4.9
2000The Second Death MoviePool Player6.2
1999Queer as Folk TVStuart Jones7.8
1997Mojo MovieBaby4.7
1997Gold In The Streets MoviePaddy5.0
1997Amazing Grace MovieFrank7.0
1996Some Mother's Son MovieGerard Quigley6.8
1995Circle of Friends MovieAidan Lynch6.3
1993Safe MovieGypo5.3
1992An Ungentlemanly Act MovieMarine Wilcox5.8
1991Killing Time MovieHarry
1991In Suspicious Circumstances TVJames Crozier6.5
1989A View of Harry Clark MovieMartin Kemp (as Adrian Murphy)
1989Agatha Christie's Poirot TVAmyas Crale8.2
1988The Courier MovieProstitute Boy6.7
1988The Play on One TVHarry6.0
1987The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne MovieYouth at Liquor Store (as Aiden Murphy)6.6
1986ScreenPlay TVGypo6.0
1985The Drip MovieUnknown character
1984The Bill TVJeff Barratt6.8
TBABlack Noise MovieHector Livingstone
TBAOther Voices TVHost - Presenter
TBACold War 1995 MovieF.M.
TBADriver MovieDickinson
TBASunny MovieUnknown character
TBAJames and Lucia MovieJames Joyce

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Questions about Aidan Gillen

What are Aidan Gillen's most famous roles?

Aidan Gillen is best known for his roles as Tommy Carcetti in 'The Wire' and Petyr Baelish in 'Game of Thrones'. He has also appeared in films like 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

Has Aidan Gillen won any awards?

Aidan Gillen has received several nominations for his performances, including a BAFTA TV Award for 'Queer as Folk'. However, he has not won major awards like the Emmy or Oscar.

What was Aidan Gillen's first film?

Aidan Gillen's first film was 'The Last of the High Kings' released in 1996, where he played the character of a young man in Dublin.

What is Aidan Gillen's estimated net worth?

Aidan Gillen's estimated net worth is around $8 million, which he has earned through his extensive career in film and television.

How many children does Aidan Gillen have?

Aidan Gillen has one child, a daughter named Berry Gillen, from his marriage to Cathy White.

What is Aidan Gillen's acting style?

Aidan Gillen's acting style is characterized by his ability to portray complex and morally ambiguous characters, often using a subtle and nuanced approach.

What are some of Aidan Gillen's notable filmography milestones?

Notable milestones in Aidan Gillen's filmography include his roles in 'The Wire', 'Game of Thrones', and films like 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

What genres does Aidan Gillen typically work in?

Aidan Gillen typically works in drama and thriller genres, often portraying characters that are politically or morally complex.