Aidan Quinn was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on March 8, 1959, is an Irish American actor. Young Aidan Quinn first started performing in Chicago theatre at the age of 19. He made his big screen debut in romantic drama film Reckless (1984) in role as Johnny Rourke. He got his television debut in ABC drama series American Dream (1981) in episode "Casey's Romance", in role as Scooter. Aidan's breakthrough performance came as Dez in comedy drama film Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). He landed his Broadway debut in a play "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1988) in role as Stanley Kowalski, at Circle in the Square Theatre, for which won the Theatre World Award.
Aidan Quinn height is 6' 0" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 183 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 181 іn pоunds or 82 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 65 years old. His net worth is around 8 million dollars.
Aidan Quinn
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Birth Date:
March 8, 1959
Age:
65 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Pisces
Natural hair color:
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color:
Light Blue
Height:
6 ft 0 in | 183 cm
Net Worth:
$8 Million
Weight:
82 kg | 181 lbs
Shoe Size:
Not available
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special for his role as Michael Pierson in drama film An Early Frost (1985).
He was nominated for the CableACE Award for Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his role as Bob Finkbine in drama movie A Private Matter (1992).
He was nominated for the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Male Role for his role as Kieran O'Day in romantic drama film This Is My Father (1998).
He was nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor – Comedy / Romance for his role as Officer Gary Hallet in fantasy romantic comedy film Practical Magic (1998).
He won the Sundance Film Festival – Special Jury Prize For Ensemble Cast (shared with cast) for his role as Tom Bledsoe in drama movie Songcatcher (2000).
He was nominated for the Irish Film & Television Award (IFTA) for Best Actor in a Film – Jury Award for his role as William Franklin in historical drama film Song for a Raggy Boy (2003).
He was nominated for the Irish Film & Television Award (IFTA) for Best Actor in a Feature Film for his role as Frank Nitzche in drama thriller movie Return to Sender (2004).
He was nominated for the Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Cast (shared with cast) for his role as Henry in drama film Nine Lives (2005).
He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie and a Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his role as Henry L. Dawes in Western historical drama film Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007).
He won the Irish Film & Television Award (IFTA) for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film for his role as Nicholas Holden in supernatural drama film The Eclipse (2009).
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) - Dez
The Mission (1986) drama as Felipe Mendoza
Stakeout (1987) - Richard 'Stick' Montgomery
The Handmaid's Tale (1990) - Nick
Benny & Joon (1993) - Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl
Legends of the Fall (1994) - Alfred Ludlow
Michael Collins (1996) - Harry Boland
Music of the Heart (1999) - Brian Turner
Flipped (2010) - Richard Baker
Unknown (2011) - Martin B.
Blacklight (2022) - Gabriel Robinson
Third Watch (2004-2005) NBC - Lieutenant / Captain John Miller
Empire Falls (2005) HBO - David Roby
The Book of Daniel (2006) NBC - Daniel Webster
Canterbury's Law (2008) Fox - Matthew 'Matt' Furey
Weeds (2011) Showtime - Foster 'Chuck' Klein
Prime Suspect (2011) NBC - Lt. Kevin Sweeney
Elementary (2012-2019) CBS - Captain Thomas 'Tommy' Gregson
The American Guest (2021) HBO - Theodore Roosevelt
Graduated from Rockford West High School in Rockford, Illinois.
He also trained at the Piven Theatre Workshop.
Has three brothers: Declan, Robert, Paul and one sister, Marian.
Has Irish-American ancestry.
He played Prince Hamlet in a play "Hamlet" (1985), at Wisdom Bridge Theatre.
Has dual US and Irish citizenship.
Supports Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, Michael Jordan, Rory McIlroy and Roger Federer.
Lives in New York City, New York, United States.
He married actress Elizabeth Bracco in 1986, they have two daughters, Ava Eileen Quinn and Mia Quinn.