Aidan Turner
Actor
Biography & Overview
Irish actor known for his roles in television dramas including Being Human, The Hobbit films, Poldark, and Leonardo. He graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin in 2004 and has become one of Ireland's most prominent television actors.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Aidan Turner
- Birthplace
- Dublin, Ireland
- Date of Birth
- June 19, 1983
Career Milestones & Awards
Notable Works & Projects
Notable Roles
2007Title: The Tudors Year: 2007 Character: Uncredited appearance Network: BBC Title: The Clinic Year: 2008-2009 Network: RTÉ Title: Desperate Romantics Year: 2009 Character: Rossetti Network: BBC Title: Being Human Year: 2009-2011 Character: John Mitchell (vampire) Network: BBC Notes: Breakthrough role, received widespread praise Title: The Hobbit Year: 2012-2014 Character: Kili Notes: Peter Jackson films Title: Poldark Year: 2015-2019 Character: Ross Poldark Network: BBC Notes: Lead role Title: Leonardo Year: 2021 Character: Leonardo da Vinci Notes: Italian series, lead role Title: The Suspect Year: 2022 Character: Dr Joseph O'Loughlin Network: ITV Title: Rivals Year: 2024-present Character: Declan O'Hara Notes: Lead role Title: The Diplomat Year: 2025 Character: Callum Ellis Notes: Recurring role Title: Being Human Year: 2008-2011 Character: John Mitchell (vampire) Network: BBC Notes: Breakthrough role, 22 episodes across three series, received widespread praise
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Made uncredited television debut in 2007 on The Tudors before his first credited role
- 2Appeared in ten episodes of Irish hospital drama The Clinic in 2008
