Actor Aidan Turner was born in Ireland and grew up in Tallaght, South Dublin.
He graduated from The Gaiety School of Acting, a drama school located in the Temple Bar area of Dublin in 2004.
How old is Aidan?
He was born on 19 June 1983, making him currently 38 years old.
Who is Aidan Turner's wife?
Aidan's wife is actress Caitlin Fitzgerald, best known for playing Libby Masters in the US drama Masters Of Sex.
The couple met when they both starred in the fantasy film ‘The man who killed Hitler and then Bigfoot’ in 2018.
Aidan and Caitlin married this year after three years together. It is believed they enjoyed a private wedding ceremony in Italy.
Aidan Turner's height
The actor is 1.83m (6 foot) tall.
Aidan's Turner movies and shows
The Clinic
Between 2008 and 2009, Aidan had a recurring role in Irish primetime medical drama series The Clinic where he played Ruairí McGowan.
Being Human
From 2009 to 2011, Aidan played vampire John Mitchell on the supernatural drama programme Being Human with Russell Tovey.
Poldark
Based on the historical novels of the same title by Winston Graham, the BBC's 2015 revival of Poldark elevated Aidan's career as he took on the role of Captain Ross Vennor Poldark in all five series.
At the National Television Awards ceremony in 2016, he was presented with the "Impact Award" for his performance in the show.
Leonardo
Launched on Amazon Prime in the UK and Ireland in April 2021, Aidan played the title role of painter Leonardo da Vinci in this series which recounts Leonardo's extraordinary life through the works that made him famous and the stories hidden within those works.
Is Aidan Turner in The Hobbit?
Following his role in Being Human, director Peter Jackson cast Aidan as the dwarf Kíli in The Hobbit trilogy.
What's next for Aidan?
Here's what you can look forward to watching Aidan in...
The Suspect
Aidan is currently to starring in nail-biting ITV thriller The Suspect, based on the debut novel of Michael Robotham, the highly regarded best-selling fiction writer.
Here's the plot for the five-part drama:
Doctor Joe O’Loughlin (played by Aidan), appears to have the perfect life – a devoted wife, a loving daughter, successful practice as a clinical psychologist, media profile and a publishing deal. He’s even a hero online after rescuing a young patient who was ready to jump from the tenth floor of the hospital where Joe works.
When a young woman is found in a shallow grave in a West London cemetery, veteran police officer DI Vincent Ruiz and his young partner DS Riya Devi are assigned to the investigation. But has the young woman been murdered or is this a case of suicide?
As a successful author, Doctor Joe’s opinion is much sought after and when he meets DS Devi he’s only too willing to offer help with profiling and his expertise.
Now known for his risk-taking and rule-breaking does Joe have more to hide? His recent diagnosis with a debilitating illness could explain his behaviour. But as the investigation into Catherine’s death gathers pace, we start to ask, do we know the real Joe, or does he have a secret life? And has his work as a clinical psychologist allowed him to develop a criminal mindset? Or worse?
Commenting on the role, Aidan said: "I am thrilled to be taking on the complex and demanding role of Joseph O’Loughlin, a man with so much to give but so much to lose, and a hidden darker side."
We caught up with Aidan to find out more about the show.
Popular articles to read next
Julia Bradbury on her cancer battle and her love of camping and nature