- Name: Aidan Quinn
- Date of Birth: March 08, 1959
- Place of Birth: Rockford, Illinois, USA
Aidan Quinn was born in Rockford, Illinois. He was raised in Chicago and Rockford by devoutly Catholic parents as well as in Dublin, Offaly, and other places...( read more)
Aidan Quinn Wiki Profile
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| Aidan Quinn Information |
| Full Name: Aidan T Quinn |
| Eye color: Blue. |
| Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) |
| Notable feature(s): His Eyes (His big blue eyes helped viewers see into the "soul" of his Characters. |
| Education: Graduated from Rockford West High School in Rockford, Illinois. Graduated from the prestigous DePaul University / Goodman Theater B.F.A. acting program. |
| Family: Brother: Declan Quinn filmed "Leaving Las Vegas" (1995) and "This Is My Father" (1998) Brother: James Quinn Younger Brother: Paul Quinn Born c. 1960; helmed "This Is My Father" (1998) starring Aidan Sister: Marian Quinn Younger Sister In-Law: Lorraine Bracco Best known for her roles as Karen Hill in "Goodfellas" (1990) and Dr. Jennifer Melfi on the hit HBO series, "The Sopranos" Quinn is married to the actress Elizabeth Bracco, sister of actress Lorraine Bracco. The two met in 1984 at a restaurant and later co-starred in Stakeout. They married in 1987 and have two daughters, one diagnosed with autism. Ava Quinn was a perfectly normal baby, according to her father, until she was vaccinated. “So we had a normal child that was walking, talking, doing everything way faster than she was supposed to. Then, after an MMR, she got a 106 fever and turned blue and woke up the next day with dark circles and not knowing who she was. And uncoordinated. And her arm lifted up. Of course the doctors are all saying, ‘Oh, that’s normal.’” |
| Awards: Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 8 nominations |
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| Religious affiliations: Roman Catholic |
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| BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 25: Actor Aidan Quinn attends the panel discussion for 'Book Of Daniel' during the NBC 2005 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 25, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) |
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| Did you know ? The Quinn family's 2nd home is a 18th century cottage in upstate New York. Aidan decided that he wanted to be an actor in 1978. He was 19 years old and living in Ireland at that point. It was hard getting acting jobs in Ireland, so he moved to Chicago US. In 2000, Aidan & co. won the Special Jury Prize for outstanding ensemble performance - Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival for: Songcatcher (2000). Aidan was born on same day as Lucie Vondrackova. Aidan auditioned at least twice for the Coen Bros. without being hired, so from then on, he said he refuses their audition requests. Aidan is a Member of the world renowned Goodman Theater Acting Company in Chicago, Illinois. After portraying Paul McCartney in a television movie, Aidan met Paul by chance while staying at the same hotel and they have since became friends. Was Paramount's choice to play Jesus Christ in their production of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) before a storm of controversy forced them to cancel their plans for the movie. Soon after, Universal picked up the movie with Willem Dafoe playing Christ. He was seriously considered for the lead role of Jake Brigance in A Time to Kill but the role went to Matthew McConaughey instead. Aidan was listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38. |
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Lilohposted 371 days ago -
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A while ago, I thought I saw his pic, looking strange. But he is still our Hero. I loved him in the Practical Magic. Nawia the Movie you talkin abt is the The Assignment I guess. It was refreshing seeing him playing bad and a good guy in a same Movie. Really great Movie.
posted 386 days ago -
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BoomerHot@yahoo.composted 433 days ago -
ive always been a fan of aidan quinn, as well as the irish connection (im irish)he is extremely talented. i try to see everything he works on but could not bring myself to watch song for a raggy boy. whether it is the shame that it happened in ireland and was allowed to happen, or the fact that i have a young son and would find it much too emotional.
anyways if you do read this aidan keep up the good work,you keep many entertained and happy. thank you
miriam strongposted 661 days ago -
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This man is so FINE! But I try to watch whatever he is in, and I must admit I've not seen that much. But wasn't he in that little movie "Songcatcher" about a music teach who went into the Appalachians to capture some songs? I also remember him in a movie where his dad was a stubburn guy who had a printing or publishing business. Is it one of those already listed? He has real hunk appeal & need to find a vehicle.
posted 930 days ago -
I must say that Aidan Qinn is one of the best actors I have seen in a long time! I absolutely loved him in "Practial Magic" and "Evelyn"!
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