Aidan Gillen Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | April 24, 1968 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Blue |
Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor, voice actor, stage artist, writer, and producer who has been a recipient of several accolades including the Irish Film & Television Awards, Empire Hero Award, and NAVGTR Award. He is known for his roles like playing Petyr Baelish in the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, Stuart Alan Jones in the drama series Queer as Folk, J. Allen Hynek in the historical drama series Project Blue Book, Thomas J. “Tommy” Carcetti in the HBO crime drama series The Wire, John Boy Power in the drama series Love/Hate, Charles J. Haughey in the historical drama miniseries Charlie, Milo Sunter in the crime thriller series Mayor of Kingstown, Everett Newcombe in the drama thriller series Mayday, and Frank Kinsella in the crime drama series Kin. His film credits include The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne, Mojo, Some Mother’s Son, Buddy Boy, Gold in the Streets, The Final Curtain, Shanghai Knights, Burning the Bed, Wake Wood, The Dark Knight Rises, Shadow Dancer, The Good Man, Ekki Múkk, Beneath the Harvest Sky, The Lovers, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, You’re Ugly Too, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Rose Plays Julie, and Bohemian Rhapsody.
Born Name
Aidan Murphy
Nick Name
Aidan Gillen

Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland
Residence
Aidan is based in Dublin, having lived in Kerry, a county on the west coast of Ireland, for half a decade with his former wife and children.
However, he often travels to Los Angeles, London, and New York City for work commitments.
Nationality
Education
Aidan Gillen went to St. Vincent’s C.B.S. in Glasnevin, Dublin.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor, Stage Artist, Writer, Producer
Family
- Father – He was an architect. He has passed away since.
- Mother – She was a nurse.
- Siblings – Fionnuala Murphy (Older Sister) (Actress), John Paul Murphy (Older Brother) (Playwright), Patricia Murphy (Older Sister) (Teacher). He has two other older siblings.
Manager
Aidan has been represented by –
- Greene & Associates Talent Agency
- Independent Talent Group Ltd., Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
Net worth
His net worth has been $8 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Aidan has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Aidan Gillen is of Irish descent.
Hair Color
His natural hair color is “Black” but due to his advanced age, he often has a few gray strands.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Loves to play villainous characters
- His smirking expressions
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish in the fantasy drama HBO series, Game of Thrones. This performance got him nominated for an Irish Film and Television Award for “Actor in a Supporting Role Television” in 2012 and 2014.
- Having played Tommy Carcetti in the American crime drama series, The Wire.
- Being one of the highly acclaimed Irish actors with nominations for leading awards such as the Tony Award, British Academy Television Award, and British Independent Film Award already in his resume.
First Film
In 1987, Gillen made his first film appearance in a minor role in the drama movie, The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne.
Before that, he was only seen in the short film The Drip in 1985.
First TV Show
In 1982, Aidan made his TV show debut in the Irish children’s TV series, Wanderly Wagon.
Personal Trainer
Aidan Gillen has worked with fitness blogger and personal trainer Mayling Ng to upgrade his fitness for physically challenging roles. The workout routine devised by Mayling comprised of compound exercises such as barbell squats; bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, and dips; and explosive plyometric exercises. The focus was on building functional strength that would serve him well while doing grueling action sequences.
If he is not working in the gym, he likes to head out for a jog to maintain his fitness. His other preferred form of exercise is to get on a stationary bike in his flat.
Aidan Gillen Favorite Things
- Movies – Jaws (1975), Taxi Driver (1976), The Exorcist (1973), The Wicker Man (1973), Badlands (1973), Performance (1970), Scarecrow (1973), Day for Night (1973)
- Music Artist – Sun Kil Moon (aka Mark Kozelek)
- Technology Gadget – 8mm Vintage Camera
- Theater – Curzon Soho Cinema
- Book – The Bandini Quartet by John Fante
- Greatest Fear – Tickled to death by large spiders
- Most Treasured Possession – Coffin box, which is essentially a 1970’s money box
- Super Power – Tidying house through telekinesis
- Word – Unhalfbricking
- Smell – Chips, vinegar, and salt in a brown paper bag
- Guiltiest Pleasure – Too Shy (By Kajagoogoo)
- Greatest Love of his Life – His children
- Funeral Song – Pyramid Song by Radiohead
Source – Irish Examiner, The Guardian, The Guardian
Aidan Gillen Facts
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