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Name: Ciarán Hinds
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Date of Birth:
February 09, 1953
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Place of Birth:
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Mini-bio:
Ciaran Hinds was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on February 9, 1953. He wasthe youngest of five children and the only son. His father was a doctor whohoped to have Ciaran follow in his footsteps, b...( read more)ut that was not to be. It washis mother Moya, an amateur actress, who was the real influence behind hisdecision to be come an actor. Though he did begin Law school at The Queens'University of Belfast, he left that in order train in acting at RADA. He beganhis stage career at the Glasgow Citizens' Theater as the rear end of a horse inthe production of Cinderella. Staying with the company for several years, hestarred in a number of productions, including playing the lead roles in Arsenicand Old lace and Faust. His stage career has included working with The FieldDay Company and a number of world tours. He has starred in a number ofproductions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including a world tour in thetitle role of Richard III. Hinds' film career began in 1981 in the movie Excalibur which boasted a cast rich in talented actors includingLiam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, and Patrick Stewart. In-between his movie work, he'samassed a large number of television credits. Playing such classic characters asMr. Rochester in Jane Eyre (1997) (TV), and Captain Wentworth in Persuasion (1995)has increased his popularity and most definitely given him much increasedrecognition. As for his personal life, you won't be likely to see his name in theweekly tabloids. He likes to keep his private life private. It is known that he isin a long-term, committed relationship with a French-Vietnamese actress namedHélčne Patarot and they have a daughter together and live in London. He is in veryhigh demand and his reputation as a quality, professional actor is sure to keep himbusy for as long as he chooses.