Aaron Ashmore Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for the 2010 Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a feature length drama for his role in "The Thaw․"
• Is the identical twin brother of fellow actor Shawn Ashmore
• Began acting in commercials in Alberta, Canada, with his twin brother at age 10 after a talent scout contacted the volunteer support organization to families with multiple births, which their mother belonged to
• Best known for playing Jimmy Olsen in "Smallville" and Steve Jinks in "Warehouse 13․"
• After high school, he worked as a chef to support himself when he wasn't acting
• Was born one minute before his twin brother, Shawn
• Has his grandfather's initials tattooed on his wrist, as does his twin brother Shawn