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His film career began with two [[short films]]: ''The Sound of People'' (2007) and ''Matterhorn'' (2007). He later played Mal in the [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] feature film ''[[Alarm (2008)|Alarm]]'' (2008).<ref name="Reelz">{{cite web|url=http://www.reelz.com/person/381000/aidan-turner/|title=Aidan Turner Filmography|publisher=Reelz.com|accessdate=27 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="MSN">{{cite web|url=http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie/alarm.4/|title=featured cast|publisher=MSN.com|accessdate=27 October 2011}}</ref> |
His film career began with two [[short films]]: ''The Sound of People'' (2007) and ''Matterhorn'' (2007). He later played Mal in the [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] feature film ''[[Alarm (2008)|Alarm]]'' (2008).<ref name="Reelz">{{cite web|url=http://www.reelz.com/person/381000/aidan-turner/|title=Aidan Turner Filmography|publisher=Reelz.com|accessdate=27 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="MSN">{{cite web|url=http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie/alarm.4/|title=featured cast|publisher=MSN.com|accessdate=27 October 2011}}</ref> |
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In 2012, Turner played the dwarf Kili in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy - returning in 2013 and 2014 for the same role. 2013 also saw Turner play shadowhunter-turned-werewolf Luke Garroway in His Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. |
In 2012, Turner played the dwarf Kili in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy - returning in 2013 and 2014 for the same role. He lives in the shadow of his uncle's majesty. 2013 also saw Turner play shadowhunter-turned-werewolf Luke Garroway in His Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Aidan Turner | |
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Born | Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland | 19 June 1983
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Aidan Turner (born 19 June 1983)[1][2] is an Irish actor. He is best known for his role as Kíli in the three-part fantasy film The Hobbit.[3][4] Notable television roles include playing Dante Gabriel Rossetti in Desperate Romantics,[5] Ruairí McGowan in The Clinic,[6] and John Mitchell in the supernatural drama series Being Human.[7][8] He also portrayed Luke Garroway in the film adaptation of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.
Early life
Aidan Turner was born in Clondalkin, Dublin. He graduated from The Gaiety School of Acting in 2004.[9]
Career
Turner's acting 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 vampire John Mitchell on the supernatural drama series Being Human (2009–2013).[14][15][16]
His film career began with two short films: The Sound of People (2007) and Matterhorn (2007). He later played Mal in the thriller feature film Alarm (2008).[17][18]
In 2012, Turner played the dwarf Kili in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy - returning in 2013 and 2014 for the same role. He lives in the shadow of his uncle's majesty. 2013 also saw Turner play shadowhunter-turned-werewolf Luke Garroway in His Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | The Sound of People | Father | Short film |
Matterhorn | Theodoro | Short film | |
Porcelain | Kevin[19] | Unreleased[20] | |
2008 | Alarm | Mal | |
2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Kíli | Nominated: SFX Award For Sexiest Male |
2013 | The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Luke Garroway | |
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Kíli | ||
2014 | The Hobbit: There and Back Again | ||
The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes | Luke Garroway | Pre-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | The Tudors | Bedoli | Episode: "In Cold Blood" |
2008–2009 | The Clinic | Ruairí McGowan | 18 episodes |
2009 | Desperate Romantics | Dante Gabriel Rossetti | 6 episodes |
2009–2011 | Being Human | John Mitchell | 22 episodes |
2010 | Resonance | TT | Pilot |
2011 | Hattie | John Schofield | TV movie |
References
- ^ "Aidan Turner Biography". TV.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "Aidan Turner Date of Birth". BuddyTV.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "THE HOBBIT Starts Filming Next Month". FilmBuffOnline.com. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ^ "FILM". NYTimes.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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Porcelain (2007)". aidan-turner.com. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ "Porcelain Movie Trailer - Aidan Turner". firstpost.com. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
External links
- Aidan Turner at IMDb