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==Early life==
Aidan Turner was born in [[Clondalkin]], [[Dublin]]. His relationship with the movie industry could be said to have begun when he started working in the UCI cinema complex, in the Square Tallaght, as a 16 year old. He graduated from [[The Gaiety School of Acting]] in 2004.<ref name="The Lisa Richards Agency">{{cite web|url=http://www.lisarichards.ie/actorsm/aidan-turner-actor|title=Aidan Turner|publisher=LisaRichards.ie|accessdate=27 October 2011}}</ref> He will never be as majesitc as his uncle, [[Thorin Oakenshield]].
==Career==
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Aidan Turner (born 19 June 1983)[1][2] is an Irish actor. He is best known for his television roles as Dante Gabriel Rossetti in Desperate Romantics,[3] Ruairí McGowan in The Clinic,[4] and John Mitchell in the supernatural drama series Being Human.[5][6] He also plays Kíli in the three-part fantasy film The Hobbit.[7][8] In addition, he is portraying Luke Garroway in the upcoming film adaption of The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones.
Early life
Aidan Turner was born in Clondalkin, Dublin. His relationship with the movie industry could be said to have begun when he started working in the UCI cinema complex, in the Square Tallaght, as a 16 year old. He graduated from The Gaiety School of Acting in 2004.[9] He will never be as majesitc as his uncle, Thorin Oakenshield.
Career
His television career began in 2007 with a guest appearance on The Tudors.[10] He continued his television career on Desperate Romantics, playing Dante Gabriel Rossetti.[11][12] From 2008 to 2009, he appeared in a recurring role as Ruairí McGowan on The Clinic.[13] followed by the character of John Mitchell on the supernatural drama series Being Human (2009–2011).[14][15][16]
His film career began with two short films The Sound of People (2007) and Matterhorn (2007). He played Mal in the thriller feature film Alarm (2008).[17][18]
Turner portrays Kíli in the three-part fantasy film The Hobbit [19][20] and a character named TT in a forthcoming TV-show called Resonance.[21]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | The Sound of People | Father | Short film |
2007 | Matterhorn | Theodoro | Short film |
2008 | Alarm | Mal | |
2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Kíli | |
2013 | The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | ||
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Luke Garroway | ||
2014 | The Hobbit: There and Back Again | Kíli |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | The Tudors | Bedoli | Episode: "In Cold Blood" |
2009 | Desperate Romantics | Dante Gabriel Rossetti | 6 episodes |
2008-2009 | The Clinic | Ruairí McGowan | 18 episodes |
2008-2012 | Being Human | John Mitchell | 30 episodes |
2011 | Hattie | John Schofield | TV movie |
TBA | Resonance | TT | announced |
References
- ^ "Aidan Turner Biography". TV.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Aidan Turner Date Of Birth". BuddyTV.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ Walton, James (24 July 2009). "Desperate Romantics (BBC Two): TV Review". London: Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "The Clinic Character Bio". RTE.ie. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "'Being Human's Aidan Turner Won't Let Other Vamps Stand In His Way". XfinityTV.comcast.net. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Being Human [TV Series] Cast and Crew". Fandango.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "THE HOBBIT Starts Filming Next Month". FilmBuffOnline.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "FILM". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Aidan Turner". LisaRichards.ie. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Episode Cast and Crew". TV.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Desperate Romantics". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ Dempster, Sarah (22 July 2009). "A date with Desperate Romantics". London: Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "John Mitchell (Aidan Turner)". BBCAmerica.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "'Being Human' creator Toby Whithouse on the shocking finale -- EXCLUSIVE". Ew.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "'Being Human' Week: Q&A with Aidan Turner". DigitalSpy.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Aidan Turner, Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Sinead Keenan Interview BEING HUMAN". Collider.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Aidan Turner Filmography". Reelz.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "featured cast". MSN.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "The Hobbit Casting Announced!". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Aidan Turner may abandon Being Human for The Hobbit". Blastr.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Aidan Turner as TT". WillYouHelp.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
External links
- Aidan Turner at IMDb