Aidan Quinn

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Recent Role:
Lt. Kevin Sweeney on Prime Suspect
Gender:
Male
Born:
3-8-1959
Birthplace:
Rockford, Illinois, USA
Birth Name:
Aidan Quinn
Quinn was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 8, 1959. He was raised, together with his four siblings, in both the United States and in his parents' native home of Ireland. His parents immigrated to the US in the 1950's. His father was a professor of English Literature at Rock Valley College in the Chicago area.
Quinn attended high school for some time in Dublin. When he was about 19, he tried to become involved with local theatre groups in Dublin, but was not able to accomplish what he was after, so he returned to Chicago. While in Chicago, Quinn did work as a roofer and joined… More local acting companies.

Aidan Quinn went on to New York for an off-Broadway production of Sam Sheppard's, Fool for Love. His big break in film would come in the 1984 film, Reckless. But it was not until his appearance the following year in Desperately Seeking Susan that he began to gain some attention.
Quinn would move throughout the 1980's and 1990's taking roles of sensitive, reflective, and intelligent characters. His big blue eyes helped viewers see into the "soul" of his characters.

In 1998, Quinn worked along side his two brothers, Paul and Declan , on the film This Is My Father. Quinn was the executive producer and the star of the film. The script was written and directed by Paul, and the cinematography was compliments of Declan.
Quinn has a grown daughter, Ava (b. 1989), who is autistic, and a younger daughter, Mia (b. 1998) with wife, Elizabeth Bracco. The couple have been married since September of 1987.

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    9.1 Superb
    Underrarted but talented and charming hide show

    I love Aidan Quinn and don't know why that he
    Ain't getting the good roles that come his way as
    He is very talented but very underrated. Wished that he had
    Gotten into superstardom like the actors and actresses that have like Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins in "Legends of the Fall" because he is a great actor!
    Loved him in "An Early Frost!"

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    JPPT1974 Added Jun 9, 2006 All my reviews
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    9 Superb
    What a talent! hide show

    I have grown rather fond of Aidan Quinn due to his on-screen performances. I find his various appearances on tv and film to be indicative of how talented and intelligent and sensitive he seems to be. I am so looking forward to seeing his new tv show in the Fall.

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    marigold101 Added Jul 10, 2005 All my reviews
 

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