Aidan Gillen
Irish actor in Game of Thrones
Born
April 24th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Ireland
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An Irish actor gained recognition for roles in television and film. He portrayed Petyr Baelish, also known as Littlefinger, in the series Game of Thrones. Gillen appeared in The Wire as Tommy Carcetti, a politician navigating the complexities of Baltimore's political landscape. His career includes various stage performances, contributing to his reputation in the acting community. Gillen has also featured in films such as Maze and The Dark Knight Rises.
Portrayed Petyr Baelish in Game of Thrones
Played Tommy Carcetti in The Wire
Appeared in The Dark Knight Rises
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