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FILM & THEATRE
A timeline of Aidan Turner's acting career in film and theatre
Film & Television
Look Away (2016)
As Russell
Film
The story of an offbeat young woman who is unable to physically see her mother due to a fictional affliction called selective blindness. Aidan plays Russell, the love interest to the main character.
Loving Vincent (2016)
As Boatman
Animated Film
An animated fiction film documenting the life and tragic death of one of the world’s most revered and influential painters Vincent Van Gogh.
And Then There Were None (2015)
As Philip Lombard
Television Mini-Series
Ten strangers are invited to an isolated island by a mysterious host, and start to get killed one by one. Could one of them be the killer?
The Secret Scripture (2015)
As Jack McNulty
Film
The story of a woman who keeps a diary of her extended stay at a mental hospital. Aidan portrays Jack McNulty, the heroine's brother-in-law. His character is described as having 'movie star good looks' in the novel.
Poldark (2015 - 2016)
As Ross Poldark
Television Saga
British officer Ross Poldark, returns to his native Cornwall after the American Revolutionary War in the late 18th century Only to find a much changed home life with his father now dead and his fiancé engaged to his cousin.
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies (2014)
As Kili
Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
As Kili
Film
In this second film of the trilogy, the dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring., while Kili meets the Elf of his dreams.
The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones (2013)
As Luke Garroway
Film
Luke Garroway is just a down to earth, friendly, bookstore owner. He is best friends with Jocelyn Fray, the woman whom he secretly loves and, for all intents and purposes, her daughter Clary's father. Luke is also one more thing....a werewolf.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
As Kili
Film
Aidan plays dwarf, Kíli, one of the twelve companions of Thorin and Bilbo in part 1 of the Peter Jackson film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. He and his brother Fíli were the sons of Dís, Thorin's sister. The two brothers are considered young in Dwarf terms and are consistently described as very cheerful.
Resonance (2011) - unreleased
As TT
TV / Web Series
Resonance is an innovative multi-platform drama series. A super-power espionage tale of a group of people caught up in an epic struggle to control a mystical object.
Being Human (2009-2011)
As John Mitchell
Television Series
Urbane vampire, John Mitchell doesn't want to kill anymore. Like a recovering addict, he struggles with his condition and control over his lust for blood. Mitchell aspires to live a normal human life and disassociates himself from the vampire community by sharing a flat with a genius werewolf and a overly-friendly ghost.
Hattie (2011)
As John Schofield
Television Movie
Aidan plays John Schofield, the youthful lover of comedian Hattie Jacques whose marriage ended because of the affair, in this based on true events drama.
Desperate Romantics (2009)
As Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Television Series
Aidan plays Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the playboy and agent provocateur of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. A smooth talking, struggling artist who falls for his model and true inspiration, Lizzie Siddal. But his long – and ultimately doomed – love affair with Lizzie ends tragically with her youthful demise.
The Clinic (2008-2009)
As Ruairi McGowan
Television Series
Alarm (2008)
As Mal
Film
Porcelain (2007) - unreleased
As Kevin
Film
Aidan produces and stars as the leading character named Kevin in this film about a young couple on the run after committing a robbery. Set in an abandoned youth prison, their night takes a dark and ominous turn.
The Sound Of People (2007)
As Father
Short Film
Aidan plays the role of the father in this film that tells the story of a moment in the life of an eighteen year old boy. In the time and space of a single moment, the boy makes contact with his past and future and staring into the face of his own death, becomes aware that he is alive.
Matterhorn (2007)
As Theodoro
Short Film
Aidan plays the young doctor Theodoro whose female patient is undergoing a very particular, and rather depressing treatment.
The Tudors (2007)
As Bedoli
Television Series
Aidan plays the character Bedoli in opening scenes of the first ever episode "In Cold Blood".
Theatre
Romeo & Juliet (2007)
As Paris
Theatre Production
Cyrano (2007)
As Christian
Theatre Production
Cyrano is a celebrity chef that competes with the young hotshot Christian, for the affections of the beautiful food critic, Roxanne. The classic tale of a very big desire and an even bigger nose is played out in a contemporary world, where what you look like and how successful you are, is everything.
La Marea (2007)
As Adam
Theatre Production
In story number 8 - Aidan plays a young man who works out alongside a young girl who is playing Schubert on the piano in the sitting room of a house. The subtitles reveal the story of these strange characters and the music that can be heard.
Drive-by (2006 & 2007)
As George
Theatre Production
Get in your car and drive to the edge of town where the badland backroads of the boy racer skid to a halt. Turn on your headlights. Tune in your radio. Take it all in. The speed freaks, the drifters and the stove jockeys. Drive-by was a site-specific performance viewed by audiences from their own car, with sound transmitted through their car radios.
The Crock Of Gold (2006)
As Pan (also played: Leprechaun 3, Patsy (Tinker), Shawn, Absolute Beauty, Mac Cushin (The Boy) Theatre Production
The leprechauns have had their crock of gold stolen and this plunges society into a state of imbalance, while the Philosopher and Caitlin are on their own journeys to find the source of their happiness.
Titus Andronicus (2005)
As Demetrius
Theatre Production
In this work of Shakespeare, Aidan performed as Demetrius, one of Tamora's sadistic sons, who assault and mutilate Lavinia so that she will be unable to testify against them.
Yokohama Delegation (2005)
As Hercules
Theatre Production
Battling the Cyclops security guard, eluding the Sexy Sirens of the typing pool and braving the 'underworld' of R&D. It's just another day at the office for exec Jason as he embarks on a funny, futuristic, quest for the mysterious 'Golden Fleece'. This production melds Greek myth with technicolour office comedies where mascara-drenched eyelashes flicker in time to a syncopated beat, and the secretaries who inhabit the mythical landscape between clock-in and clock-out kick off their high heels for risque dance sequences.
A Cry From Heaven (2005)
As Ardan
Theatre Production
A version of one of the great tragedies of Irish myth, the Sons of Usna and star-crossed lovers Deirdre and Naoise.
The Plough and the Stars (2005)
As Corp. Stoddard
Theatre Production
The play depicts Dublin tenement life during the 1916 Rising, combining political complexities and moral insights in a powerful and moving human drama.
Suddenly Last Summer (2004)
As Dr. Sugar
Theatre Production
The plot of the play is this: Doctor Cukrowicz is visiting the home of one Violet Venable, a recluse but rich eccentric who travels about her home in a wheelchair and by elevator. It comes to pass that Ms. Venable would like Dr. Cukrowicz to perform some operation on her niece, Catharine Holly. Catherine has been spending the past few months in an insane asylum, after witnessing the horrible death of Violet Venable's son, Sebastian.
Drama School
Reggie Rules (2004)
Short Film
An adaptation of a UCD University Observer column into a short film by Eve Rowan.
Night Shift (2004)
School Play