Aidan Gillen

Irish actor in Game of Thrones

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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