Liam Aiken

Actor in 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'

Liam Aiken - Actor in 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'
Born

January 7th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1990, this American actor began acting at a young age. Breakthrough role occurred in 2004 with the character Klaus Baudelaire in 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'. The performance garnered attention for portraying a resourceful and intelligent young boy facing adversity. Other notable roles included stints in 'The Good Son' and 'Shameless'. The actor transitioned to various projects in both film and television, showcasing talent in different genres.

Played Klaus Baudelaire in 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'

Appeared in 'The Good Son'

Portrayed a character in 'Shameless'

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