Aidan Quinn
Actor in film and television
Born
March 8th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in Chicago, a prominent American actor rose to fame in the 1990s. Gained recognition for roles in the films 'Desperately Seeking Susan' and 'Legends of the Fall.' Also starred in the acclaimed television series 'Banshee,' demonstrating versatility across drama and action genres.
Starred in 'Legends of the Fall'
Featured in 'Desperately Seeking Susan'
Played a leading role in 'Banshee'
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