Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen, born Aidan Murphy on April 24, 1968, is an Irish actor known for his impressive body of work in film and television. With a career spanning decades, Gillen has garnered critical acclaim and recognition for his talent. He has received three Irish Film & Television Awards and has been nominated for esteemed accolades such as the British Academy Television Award, the British Independent Film Award, and a Tony Award. On television, Gillen has portrayed memorable characters such as Stuart Alan Jones in 'Queer as Folk,' Tommy Carcetti in 'The Wire,' Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish in 'Game of Thrones,' and Aberama Gold in 'Peaky Blinders.' In film, he has showcased his versatility with roles including CIA operative Bill Wilson in 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Dr. Frank Harte in 'Calvary,' and John Reid in 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Gillen's talent extends beyond the screen, as he provided the voice and motion capture for Paul Serene in the video game 'Quantum Break.'