Aidan Turner is an Irish actor born on June 19, 1983, in Clondalkin, Dublin. He gained fame for his role as Kili in the film trilogy The Hobbit, directed by Peter Jackson. Turner is also well-known for his portrayal of Ross Poldark in the BBC series Poldark, which aired from 2015 to 2019. In addition to his film and television work, Aidan Turner has appeared in various stage productions. He studied at the Drama School in Dublin and began his career in theater before transitioning to screen acting. His performances have earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.