Aidan Quinn

Birth Name:

Aidan T. Quinn

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Director

Won the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Film in 2010
Split his childhood between his hometown of Chicago and Dublin, Ireland
Quote: "I like the level of fame I have․ You get nice tables in restaurants sometimes, but fame isn't something that I find comfortable․"
First significant film role came in 1984 with "Reckless" and later "Desperately Seeking Susan", both of which landed him critical praise
Praised by critics for numerous made-for-television movies including NBC's "An Early Frost" and later VH1's "Two of Us", a biopic regarding singer Paul McCartney
Close friends with the late Natasha Richardson, as he was named a co-executor of her will along with husband Liam Neeson
Originally slated to appear as Jesus in "The Last Temptation of Christ" before Paramount was forced to back out of the project and William Defoe was cast in his place

1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1991ACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
1993CableACE - Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Comedy/Romance:Nominated
1999IFTA Award - Best Actor in a Male Role:Nominated
2000Special Jury Prize - Dramatic:Winner
2003IFTA Award - Best Actor in a Film:Nominated
2005Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
2005Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
2005IFTA Award - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Nominated
2007OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie:Nominated
2007Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2010IFTA Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Film:Winner

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