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Aidan Quinn was born on March 8, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, United States and is credited as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Aidan Quinn is 67 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Rockford West High School. Recorded honors include Theatre World Award (1988).
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / film producer / theatre director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Rockford West High School
Awards & achievements
- 1988 Theatre World Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aidan%20Quinn
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A4%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q403902
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aidan Quinn born?
Aidan Quinn was born on March 8, 1959 and is 67 years old.
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.
Which high school did Aidan Quinn attend?
Aidan Quinn attended Rockford West High School.
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