Who is Aidan Quinn?

Aidan Quinn is an actor and producer, known for Legends of the Fall (1994), Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) and The Mission (1986).

Trivia

  • After portraying Paul McCartney in a television movie, the two met by chance while staying at the same hotel and became real life friends.
  • Was close friends with Natasha Richardson, his co-star in The Handmaid's Tale (1990). She named him as co-executor of estate in her will (2005).
  • Greatly known for his work in theatre throughout Chicago, most notably in Robert Falls' production of "Hamlet". He now works in New York theater.
  • Has dual US and Irish citizenship.
  • Was Paramount's choice to play Jesus Christ in their production of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) before a storm of controversy forced them to cancel their plans for the movie. Soon after, Universal picked up the movie with Willem Dafoe playing Christ.