When we started winning things I got into it a bit more. Between 2008 and 2009, the actor appeared on The Clinic on a regular basis. Aidan Turner and his wife have one child together. We maybe got 12 million viewers. "[10], Before becoming an actor, Turner was a successful ballroom dancer, once obtaining third place in the adult section of the Irish National Championships. The last time he came to me we travelled to Italy for a big event there. He added: He would have the moves and of course the looks. Now he goes back to the strange half-world of Covid-era production. Please refresh the page and try again. And former dance teacher Tommy said if he does get the very coveted role his smooth dance moves will come in handy with his leading lady. Yeah, that is just something that happened, he says. Aidan made several theater appearances soon after receiving his degree, including Romeo and Juliet, The Plough and the Stars, and A Cry from Heaven. [11] In 2014, he won the Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer for the second film in the series, The Desolation of Smaug, which had been released the previous year. Acting is not as easy as the audience sees on their screen, a lot of work goes behind the scene to make a minute of acting look real on screen. We were all pretty surprised. In Dublin's Gaiety School of Acting, Aidan bought right here all through a uncover. He's looking for a treat the whole time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. You have two months off. Turner and Fitzgerald are supposed to be got hitched in March 2021. It's pretty surreal.. He played the roles of Ross Poldark in the 20152019 BBC adaptation of The Poldark Novels by Winston Graham, Dante Gabriel Rossetti in Desperate Romantics,[3] Ruair McGowan in The Clinic,[4] and John Mitchell in the supernatural drama series Being Human. [11][12][13] He graduated from the Gaiety School of Acting in 2004. He just works more than me so I'm probably jealous.". A few days after we chat, the tabloids reveal that, on the quiet, he recently married the American actor and filmmaker Caitlin FitzGerald. They married in August 2020,[30] and FitzGerald gave birth to their child in January 2022.[31]. Yet, from the moment Turner strode onto camera in 2015, the show was a sensation. Talking to What To Watch about the rumors he said: "Genuinely, Ive never been called up about it, its something the newspapers have ramped up. He finished two years of the programme in acting and during that time, became a part of several plays and did other acting stints to sustain. [11][27][28] At the National Television Awards ceremony in 2016, Turner was presented with the "Impact Award" for his performance in Poldark. I don't know how I knew, but I convinced myself that my [final exam] results were never going to matter to me. He is widely hailed for his performance as Kili in the popular The Hobbit (20122014) series of three fantasy action movies. Aidan was again linked with his ex-girlfriend Lenora Crichlow in April 2016. Its a very different thing. Although the band was yet to receive a measurable success in the music industry, they were popular and their popularity led General Motors to hire them for their campaign Chevy Route 66. Poldark star Aidan Turner used his time on the red carpet at the GQ Awards in London to share his love for his mother Eileen, saying she is "the number one" in his life. He hails from an extremely religious Roman Catholic family and was raised amidst a very religious atmosphere in the house. 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Entertainment, He said: He came to me when he was about 15 and he would have had experience. When Covid-19 regulations were at their strictest, Aidan and Caitlin exchanged vows to become husband and wife. .. Thats why he is so popular.. More information England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Colin Arthur ODonoghue is an Irish actor and musician known for his television roles such as Captain Killian Hook Jones in Once Upon a Time, which made him an international celebrity. Aidan Turner was born on 19 June 1983 in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland. It took away from the work. Turner has starred in various box-office hit movies. He later played Mal in the thriller feature film Alarm (2008). He was highly disciplined.. Aidan Turner started acting as a theatre artist in plays. The actors sibling hasnt disclosed his relationship status, though. But the Gaiety is very honed on producing theatre actors. He is the son of Pat Turner (father) and Eilen Turner (mother). Its a far cry from the life Aidan now leads, attending film premieres and jetsetting across the world to movie sets. The crew get called in at different times to set up. Edition: April 2011. Everyone has their own green room. It wasnt made public until March 2021 that the couple had been wed since August 2020. After completing his secondary education, he briefly assisted his father as an apprentice electrician. Turner's parents, Eileen Turner and Pat Turner, welcomed him into the world in the Dublin district of Clondalkin. Youve got your American agent and youre being sent in for American films and TV shows. Aidan Turner (born 19 June 1983)[1][2] is an Irish actor. (Source: Getty Images). Ouch! The Dubliner only turned his attentions to acting when he discovered the high costs involved with pursuing a career as an International dancer. . How did that happen? However, they ended their love affair amicably in November 2015 after being together for four years. Colin O'Donoghue was born in County Louth, Ireland, on 26th January 1981, to Con and Mary O'Donoghue. Juliet Nightingale has fun with Imran! Follow CelebWikiCorner. I miss it. And later he enrolled at Firhouse Community College to study drama. Colin Turner is a tax officer, thus he undoubtedly has a significant net worth. Right here at FameChain. Offers started raining in and Colin became a part of some of the most popular Irish television shows of that time such as The Fair City and The Clinic. Aidan made his television debut in The Tudors premiere episode, and the following year, he produced and starred in Gavin Clelands film Porcelain. Share your email for news, gossip and more. . Yeah. The actor wed his longtime lover in Italy during a private wedding ceremony. Tommy Shaughnessy Aidan Turner's dance teacher During his teenage years Aidan worked at the UCI Cinema in the Square shopping centre in He has previously said how much he loved the job, where. He currently appears in the Poldark withEleanor Tomlinson in the lead character. [13] In 2013, he also played shadowhunter-turned-werewolf Luke Garroway in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. His devoted wife, Caitlin FitzGerald, a well-known American actress and director, is the love of his life. Upon graduating from the acting school, Colin embarked on an acting career professionally which mostly consisted of doing theatre, and Television shows later in Ireland. Firhouse Community College was where Colin studied. But like a trouper, he carried on and completed the scene! In honor of mothers everywhere, the Sunday Post has a report on how some celebrities feel about their mums .. and Aidan Turner is included. Turner has a net worth of $4.5 million as of 2021. Colin provided vocals and played guitar in the bands first EP and album. Caitlin and Aidan have worked together in The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot. Aidan, his older brother, was born on June 19, 1983, making him currently thirty-nine years old. Together with his older brother Colin Turner, Irish actor Aidan Turner grew up in Dublin. Proper fame had to wait for the phenomenon that was Poldark. Aidan goes to the gym frequently in order to keep his body in shape. Gardener, Meg Lanning (Cricketer): Bio Meg Lanning Meg Lanning is from Singapore, where she was born on March, Nida Dar (Cricketer): Bio Nida Dar is one of the best womens cricket players who can do, Hayley Mathews (Cricketer): Bio Hayley Matthews is a great cricket player who was born on March 19,, Amelia Kerr (Cricketer): Bio Amelia Kerr was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 13, 2000. He is also active on social media but only uses Twitter where he has 71.3k followers without a single tweet. At a young age, he moved to Walkinstown with his family. Colin did his early schooling from local schools and later got enrolled to an acting school to learn the nuances of performing arts. Then youre on a TV show. She sat down with me and said, I would really like to discuss how he can pursue a career in international dancing. Colin resides in Canada presently along with his wife. West Dublin, Aidan, his brother Colin, mum Eileen and dad Pat moved 6km to Walkinstown. Aidan Turner is an Irish actor who gained prominence for his role of Kli in the adventure film series, The Hobbit in 2012, directed by Peter Jackson. In the first three seasons of the supernatural drama series Being Human from 2009 to 2011, Aidan played the vampire John Mitchell. Turner recently shot a role as St Andrew in Terrence Malick's upcoming The Way of the Wind. In 2009, Colin grabbed one of the first big roles of his career with a television series The Tudors. Music became his driving force through life and he admits that he was way more passionate towards music than acting as a kid. However, after four years together, they dissolved their relationship peacefully in November 2015. The actor was born at home in Dublin, Irelands Clondalkin neighborhood. Colin Turner is a tax officer, thus he undoubtedly has a significant net worth. Concerning education, Aidan attended St. Mac Daras Community College and Firhouse Community College. Turner almost immediately became the eras signature male sex symbol. No wonder he gleams like a freshly washed Irish setter. In 2011, Aidan dated an Irish actor Sarah Greene and was in a relationship for about 4 years. I think it happened almost straight away, he agrees. Latest weather models confirm that a bitter cold snap is on the way for Ireland. [11][14][15], Turner's television acting career began in 2007 with an uncredited appearance on the first episode of The Tudors. But competition was a huge part of dancing. Can I ask my landlord to upgrade our building in order to reduce our energy costs? Aidan Turner and Caitlin Fitzgerald got married in March 2021 in a private ceremony. The rest then they say is history. Aidan Turner became a household name playing the dreamy Ross Poldark in the smash hit historical drama series Poldark. . Maybe some of the other actors on those lists have been approached. "Im very happy with the way my career is going right now, I can walk into places, beard or no beard and its no big deal. It quickly took a place beside classic Sunday-evening telly such as Upstairs Downstairs, The Onedin Line and All Creatures Great and Small. It would just be thrown in and you think: oh, thats fine; its nothing. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. If you know anything about the early life of Turner you will know he was once a topflight ballroom dancer. His acting prowess gained him enough recognition and considering the relatively small size of Irish entertainment industry, Colin quickly became popular and started appearing in Television movies. Turner has a net worth of $4.5 million as of 2022. Aidan dated Sarah Greene for five years from 2011 to 2015 September. I represented Ireland and travelled to the UK. Yeah, after the first lockdown I went back, he says I finished shooting at the beginning of March. Hes still very down to earth. In 2004, Aidanalso went to the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. His name was also linked with other actors including Charlene McKenna and Lenora Crichlow. Sob! And we go on discuss a mutual acquaintance who hasnt signed up to be part of this interview. Aidan is the son of Pat Turner and Eileen Turner. [9] Turner attended secondary school at St Mac Dara's Community College in Templeogue before leaving to join his older brother at Firhouse Community College. Aidan Turners brother Colin attending the play.. "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" Sheila Foss 365 followers More information Aidan Turners brother Colin attending the play.. "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" Aidan Turner Poldark Ross Poldark Turner Falls Being Human Uk Poldark Series Game Of Thrones Prequel Aiden Turner The Hobbit Kili Hobbit In the summer of 2017, he began dating his Poldark co-star Eleanor Tomlinson. In the 2018 drama film, Aidan has worked as Young Calvin Barr, and she has portrayed the role of Maxine. He would have been moving into the adult section which starts at about 16. Im glad we didnt skirt away from that.. . Nancy Cox Bio, Age, WLEX, Family, Husband, Salary, Net Worth, Journalist Kat Timpf Marital Life With Husband Cameron Friscia: Few Things About Fox News Tv Personality, Everything to Know About the Sopranos Movie The Many Saints of Newark. The following are a few of them: Aidan has undoubtedly amassed a substantial fortune as a result of his roles in these and other films and television series. India Whisker (2004),Charlene McKenna (2007-2009) ,Lenora Crichlow (2009-2011),Sarah Greene (2011-2015). [7][8], Turner was born at home in Clondalkin, a suburban town of Dublin. He's just a working dog, you know, so you don't get affection. He has a great mind and is a hardworking actor, who was also declared the Sexiest Man in the world by Glamour Magazine UK in 2016. Aidan attended St. Mac Daras Community College and Firhouse Community College for his studies. No, no. I remember the producers calling about the ratings. 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