Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1983-06-19
- Born Place: Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland
Also Known As:
ایدان ترنر, آیدان ترنر
Aidan Turner
Aidan Turner, born on June 19, 1983, in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland, is a highly acclaimed Irish actor. His journey into acting began after leaving secondary school, where he briefly worked as an apprentice electrician alongside his father. Inspired by working in a cinema, he applied to the prestigious Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin, graduating in 2004.Turner's early career was rooted in theatre, where he performed in several notable plays including "The Plough and the Stars," "Romeo and Juliet," and "A Cry from Heaven." He made his television debut with an uncredited appearance in "The Tudors" in 2007. He then gained significant attention for his role as Ruairí McGowan in the Irish medical drama "The Clinic" (2008–2009) and as the Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the BBC series "Desperate Romantics" (2009).However, it was his portrayal of the tormented vampire John Mitchell in the popular BBC Three supernatural drama "Being Human" (2009–2011) that truly propelled him into the spotlight and garnered him a dedicated fanbase. This role also caught the attention of director Peter Jackson, who cast him as the Dwarf warrior Kíli in "The Hobbit" film trilogy (2012–2014), bringing him international recognition.Following "The Hobbit," Turner took on the titular role of Captain Ross Poldark in the highly successful BBC adaptation of Winston Graham's "Poldark" novels (2015–2019). This performance solidified his status as a leading man and earned him numerous accolades and a vast following. His versatility has since been showcased in diverse roles such as Philip Lombard in the BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" (2015), the young Kirk Douglas in the film Trumbo (2015), the iconic artist Leonardo da Vinci in the historical drama "Leonardo" (2021), and Dr. Joseph O'Loughlin in the psychological thriller "The Suspect" (2022). More recently, he has appeared in the tennis drama "Fifteen-Love" (2023) and the upcoming series "Rivals" (2024).Beyond his acting career, Turner was also a successful ballroom dancer in his youth, achieving third place in the adult section of the Irish National Championships. He is known for his compelling performances, often bringing depth and intensity to his characters, and continues to be a prominent and sought-after actor in both film and television.
