Aidan Turner
Known for
Irish actor Aidan Turner trained in Dublin and first drew attention as the vampire Mitchell in the BBC's 'Being Human' (2009-2011). Born in 1983, he reached global screens as the dwarf Kili across Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' trilogy (2012-2014), then became a British television phenomenon as the brooding Cornish hero of 'Poldark' (2015-2019). He also led the acclaimed Agatha Christie adaptation 'And Then There Were None' (2015) and starred in 'The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot' (2019). Romantic intensity delivered without vanity has become his calling card.
Aidan Turner
10 Movies
11 Series
Irish actor Aidan Turner trained in Dublin and first drew attention as the vampire Mitchell in the BBC's 'Being Human' (2009-2011). Born in 1983, he reached global screens as the dwarf Kili across Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' trilogy (2012-2014), then became a British television phenomenon as the brooding Cornish hero of 'Poldark' (2015-2019). He also led the acclaimed Agatha Christie adaptation 'And Then There Were None' (2015) and starred in 'The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot' (2019). Romantic intensity delivered without vanity has become his calling card.
Movies
Plays Kili
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
Plays Kili
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
Plays Kili
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Plays Luke Garroway
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
2013
Plays Boatman
Loving Vincent
2017
Plays Jack McNulty
The Secret Scripture
2017
Plays Calvin Barr
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
2019
Plays Russell
Love Is Blind
2019
Plays Mal
Alarm
2008
TV Shows
Plays Ross Poldark
Poldark
2015
Plays John Mitchell
Being Human
2009
Plays Declan O'Hara
Rivals
2024
Plays Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo
2021
Plays Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Desperate Romantics
2009
Plays Glenn Lapthorn
Fifteen-Love
2023
Plays Joe O'Loughlin
The Suspect
2022
Plays Philip Lombard
And Then There Were None
2015
Plays Callum Ellis
The Diplomat
2023
Plays Barney
Toast of Tinseltown
2022
Plays Bedoli
The Tudors
2007
Latest Trailers
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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Full Filmography
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Vicomte de Valmont
2026
Film
The Diplomat
Callum Ellis · 3 episodes
2025
TV
Rivals
Declan O'Hara · 14 episodes
2024–
TV
Fifteen-Love
Glenn Lapthorn · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Toast of Tinseltown
Barney · 2 episodes
2022
TV
The Suspect
Joe O'Loughlin · 5 episodes
2022
TV
Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci · 8 episodes
2021
TV
Love Is Blind
Russell
2019
Film
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
Calvin Barr
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Aidan Turner and where are they from?
Aidan Turner is 43 years old, born on June 19, 1983 in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland.
What are the most famous roles of Aidan Turner?
Aidan Turner is best known for roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
How many movies has Aidan Turner been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Aidan Turner has appeared in 10 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Aidan Turner's first movie?
The career of Aidan Turner began with Alarm (2008).
What is Aidan Turner's most recent movie or series?
Aidan Turner's most recent release is National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses, which premiered on June 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Aidan Turner appeared in?
On television, Aidan Turner has appeared in The Tudors, And Then There Were None, The Diplomat, Poldark.
Aidan Turner
1983-06-19 · Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland
Aidan Turner (born 19 June 1983) is an Irish actor. He played the roles of Ross Poldark in the 2015–2019 BBC adaptation of The Poldark Novels by Winston Graham, Dante Gabriel Rossetti in Desperate Romantics, Ruairí McGowan in The Clinic, and John Mitchell in the supernatural drama series Being Human. He played Kíli in The Hobbit film series.