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My Take
Aidan Quinn is my idea of a true character actor. With over eighty films, including The Mission, Legends of the Fall, and Michael Collins, he has built a career on quiet, soulful presence rather than star wattage. His 1988 Theatre World Award reminds me his roots are on the stage, and you can feel that discipline in his screen work. Those piercing eyes and his Irish-American gravity give even small roles weight. I admire actors who serve the story instead of devouring it, and Quinn has done that for four decades. He is the steady craftsman every great film quietly depends on.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aidan Quinn
- Name (Japanese)
- エイダン・クイン
- Reading
- えいだん・くいん
- Born
- March 8, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / film producer / theatre director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Rockford West High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1988 Theatre World Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Aidan Quinn born?
Born March 8, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Aidan Quinn from?
Aidan Quinn is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Aidan Quinn do?
Aidan Quinn works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, film producer, theatre director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.