Aaron Ashmore

Birth Name:

Aaron Richard Ashmore

Birth Place:

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Profession

Actor, Producer

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․"
Has his grandfather's initials tattooed on his wrist, as does his twin brother Shawn
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

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