How old is Aidan Gillen?

Aidan Gillen is 57 years old (born April 24, 1968).

Is Aidan Gillen still alive?

Yes, Aidan Gillen is still alive as of 2026, aged 57.

What is Aidan Gillen's real name?

Aidan Gillen's full birth name is A. Gillen.

Where is Aidan Gillen from?

Aidan Gillen is from Dublin, Ireland, Ireland.

What generation is Aidan Gillen?

Aidan Gillen is a Generation X, born in 1968.

Aidan Gillen

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Aidan Gillen is widely regarded as one of the greatest Actors of their generation, with a career that has defined the industry.

Aidan Murphy (born 1967 or 1968), better known as Aidan Gillen (/ˈɡɪlən/), is an Irish actor. He is known for his roles as Stuart Alan Jones in Queer as Folk (1999–2000); Tommy Carcetti in The Wire (2004–2008); John Boy in Love/Hate (2010–2011); Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish in Game of Thrones (2011–2017), Aberama Gold in Peaky Blinders (2017–2019); as Milo Sunter on Mayor of Kingstown (2021–present); and as Frank Kinsella, in the crime drama Kin (2021–2023).

"His portrayal of Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish in Game of Thrones remains his most globally recognized role." — About Aidan Gillen

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Born

Years in career39 years active

April 24th, 1968

Birthplace

Dublin, Ireland

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Ireland

Generation

Generation X

Career

39 years

Region

Europe

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How Aidan Gillen compares to other Actors

🎂Aidan Gillen is 4 years older than the average Actor

Metric	Aidan Gillen	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	57	53	+4 yrs
Career length	39 yrs	~35 yrs	+4 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Aidan Gillen

Did you know?

Did you know that Aidan Gillen directed a music video for the acclaimed Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. for their song "Hero's Act"?

5 Lesser-known facts

He began his acting career in Dublin's youth theatre scene at just 16 years old, performing in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Gillen adopted his mother's maiden name as his stage name to avoid confusion with another actor named Aidan Murphy.
He directed the music video for Fontaines D.C.'s 2020 song "Hero's Act", showcasing a talent beyond acting.
Gillen narrated the official audiobook of "The Art of Game of Thrones" by Deborah Riley, offering insights into the show.
He received a Drama Desk Award nomination in 2004 for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for his role in 'The Caretaker'.

Career highlight

His portrayal of Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish in Game of Thrones remains his most globally recognized role. He masterfully brought to life the cunning, manipulative, and ambitious spymaster, making Littlefinger one of the series' most compelling antagonists and a fan-favorite to despise.

Legacy

Gillen has established a formidable legacy as a character actor specializing in complex, often morally ambiguous roles. His distinctive intensity and nuanced performances leave a lasting impression across diverse film and television projects.