Aidan Quinn
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Aidan Quinn (born March 8, 1959) is an American actor. He made his film debut in Reckless (1984) and has starred in over 80 feature films, including Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), The Mission (1986), Stakeout (1987), All My Sons (1987), Avalon (1990), Benny & Joon (1993), Legends of the Fall (1994), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), Michael Collins (1996), Practical Magic (1998), Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), Wild Child (2008) and Unknown (2011). He also played Captain Thomas "Tommy" Gregson on the CBS television series Elementary (2012–19). Quinn has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his performances in the television films An Early Frost (1985) and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007). Highly active in Irish cinema and the United States, Quinn is a four-time Irish Film and Television (IFTA) Award nominee, winning Best Supporting Actor in a Film for the Conor McPherson film The Eclipse (2009).
Best Aidan Quinn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Aidan Quinn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Aidan Quinn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Daughter of the Bride | Bruce | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Blacklight | Gabriel Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Babenco: Tell Me When I Die | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Arthur Miller: Writer | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | If I Were You | Derek | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Horses of McBride | Matt Davidson | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Greening of Whitney Brown | Henry Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Unknown | Martin B. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sarah's Key | William Rainsferd | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Flipped | Richard Baker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Shine of Rainbows | Alec | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | From Ararat to Zion | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Eclipse | Nicholas Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Wild Child | Gerry Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | 32A | Frank Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | Henry Dawes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Exonerated | Kerry Max Cook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Nine Lives | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Return to Sender | Frank Nitzche | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Miracle Run | Douglas Thomas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius | Harry Vardon | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Plainsong | Tom Guthrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Song for a Raggy Boy | William Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Evelyn | Nick Barron | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Stolen Summer | Joe O'Malley | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Songcatcher | Tom Bledsoe | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Prince and the Pauper | Miles Hendon | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Music of the Heart | Brian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Practical Magic | Gary Hallet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone | Henry Morton Stanley | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Assignment | Annibal Ramirez / Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Michael Collins | Harry Roland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Looking for Richard | Richmond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Lumière & Company | (segment "John Boorman") | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Haunted | Professor David Ash | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Stars Fell on Henrietta | Don Day | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Out of Ireland | Maurice Woulfe (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Legends of the Fall | Alfred Ludlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mary Shelley's Frankenstein | Cap. Robert Walton | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Blink | Detective John Hallstrom | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Benny & Joon | Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Playboys | Tom Casey | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | At Play in the Fields of the Lord | Martin Quarrier | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Avalon | Jules Kaye | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Handmaid's Tale | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Perfect Witness | Samuel De Valera Paxton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Crusoe | Crusoe | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Stakeout | Richard "Stick" Montgomery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Mission | Felipe Mendoza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Desperately Seeking Susan | Dez | Average | Similar → |
Aidan Quinn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Aidan Quinn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aidan Quinn is "Flipped" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Aidan Quinn acted in?
Aidan Quinn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Aidan Quinn?
Other notable films include "From Ararat to Zion", "Miracle Run", and "Legends of the Fall".