Aidan Quinn is an Irish-American actor who debuted in the 1984 film Reckless. He has appeared in films such as The Mission, Desperately Seeking Susan, Practical Magic, Song for a Raggy Boy, and many others. Quinn was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for his roles in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and An Early Frost. In the CBS television series Elementary, he presently portrays Captain Thomas “Tommy” Gregson.

Aidan Quinn’s Childhood and Education

Aidan Quinn was born in Rockford, Illinois, United States of America, on March 8, 1959. He is Irish-American in both nationality and heritage.

Quinn is the son of Teresa and Michael Quinn. Quinn’s parents arrived in the United States from Ireland before he was born. He spent the majority of his boyhood in Illinois and Ireland, however.

Quinn is a well-known actor with four siblings in the industry: Marian Quinn, Robert Quinn, and Paul Quinn. Declan Quinn, one of his brothers, is a cinematographer.

Quinn attended Rockford West High School in Rockford, Illinois, and graduated with honors.

Professional Career of Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn began his acting career in the film “Reckless,” which was followed by a role as Dez in Desperately Seeking Susan. He also starred in “An Early Frost,” a controversial television film.

He received his first Emmy Award nomination for the film, which helped him gain widespread notoriety in Hollywood. He made a cameo appearance as Robert De Niro’s brother in the film “The Mission.”

He lost the part of Jesus Christ after Paramount Pictures dropped the sole distribution rights to the film “The Last Temptation of Christ.” “Benny & Joon” and “Practical Magic” were two of his many film roles.

Aidan starred in “Two of Us,” a television drama. He appeared in a cameo role as William Reinsert in a French film set during World War II in 2010. In the drama film “Stay,” he co-starred with Taylor Schilling.

He is now a cast member of the CBS television series “Elementary.”

Aidan Quinn’s Salary And Net Worth

Aidan Quinn has appeared in a number of films so far. In 2019, the actor’s net worth is projected to be approximately $12 million. In the year 2011, the actor starred in the film Unknown, which was a box office smash, generating over $136 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.

Aidan Quinn’s Family: Wife, Kids, And Affair

Aidan Quinn was born in Chicago and grew up in Ireland. He married Elizabeth Bracco, his co-star from the film “Stakeout,” who is also Lorraine Bracco’s sister, in 1987.

Aidan and Bracco share two daughters, Mia, who was born in 1998, and Ava Eileen, who was born in 1989. In “The Eclipse,” Mia played a ghost, while in “Avalon,” Ava played a newborn named “David.”

Quinn is currently residing in New York with his family. He enjoys sports and is a die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers. Michael Jordan, Rory McIlroy, and Roger Federer are among his favorite athletes.

Age, Height, and Other Facts About Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn was born on March 8, 1959, in New York City (age 59)
Quinn’s stature: he stands at 6 feet tall (1.83 m)
His eyes are a bright light blue color.