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Aidan Quinn Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1959, March 8 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 61 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet |
| Name | Aidan Quinn |
| Dad | michael quinn |
| Mother | Theresa Quinn |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Place of birth / city | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| ethnicity | white |
| Profession | Actor |
| Net worth | $12 million |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Elizabeth Bracco (d. 1987) |
| Kids | Ava Eileen Quinn and Mia Quinn |
| Awards | Irish Film & Television Award (IFTA) for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film |
| Brothers | Marian Quinn, Robert Quinn and Paul Quinn |
Aidan Quinn is an Irish-American actor, who made his debut in Daredevil in 1984. He has starred in a number of feature films including The Mission, Desperately Seeking Susan, Practical Magic, Song for a Raggy Boy, and much more. Quinn received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on An Early Frost and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. He currently plays Captain Thomas ‘Tommy’ Gregson on the CBS television series Elementary.
Early life and education of Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn was born on March 8, 1959 in Rockford, Illinois, United States of America. He is also of Irish-American nationality and ethnicity.
Quinn was born to Teresa Quinn and Michael Quinn. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Ireland before Quinn was born. However, she spent most of her childhood in Illinois and Ireland.
Quinn who is an established actor and has four siblings Marian Quinn, Robert Quinn and Paul Quinn in the same field. While one of his brother, Declan Quinn, is a cinematographer.
Quinn graduated from Rockford West High School in Rockford, Illinois.
Aidan Quinn’s Career
Aidan Quinn first started his career with a movie ‘Reckless’ which was followed by a role in Desperately Seeking Susan as the character Dez. He also starred in a controversial TV movie ‘An Early Frost’.
Through the film, he was able to receive his first Emmy Award nomination, which helped him gain wide recognition in Hollywood. In the movie titled ‘The Mission’ he made a small appearance as Robert De Niro’s brother.
When Paramount Pictures relinquished exclusive distribution rights to a ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ film, he lost the role of Jesus Christ. He appeared in many movies including ‘Benny & Joon’ and ‘Practical Magic’.
Aidan acted in the television drama titled ‘Two of Us’. In the year 2010, he made a cameo appearance as William Reinsert in the French film during World War II. He also starred with Taylor Schilling in the drama film ‘Stay’.
Currently, he co-stars in the series ‘Elementary’ broadcast on CBS Television.
Aidan Quinn Net Worth and Salary
Aidan Quinn has appeared in several movies till date. The actor has an estimated net worth of around $12 million, as of 2019. In the year 2011, the actor was part of the cast of the movie. Unknown that it became the blockbuster grossing over $136 million worldwide against its budget of $30 million.
The wife, children and affair of Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn was raised in Chicago and Ireland. In the year 1987, he was married to Elizabeth Bracco, his co-star from a movie ‘Stakeout’ who is also the sister of Lorena Bracco .
Aidan and Bracco have two daughters together named Mia, born in 1998 and Ava Eileen, born in 1989. Mia played the role of the ghost in ‘The Eclipse’ and Ava appeared as baby ‘David’ in ‘Avalon’.
Recently, Quinn lives in New York with members of her family. He loves sports and is a good supporter of the Chicago Cubs, the Green Bay Packers. He is also a big fan of Michael Jordan , Rory McIlroy and Roger Federer .
Age, height and other facts of Aidan Quinn
- Aidan Quinn Age: March 8, 1959