Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen, born in the late 1960s, is an Irish actor whose portrayal of Stuart Alan Jones in "Queer as Folk" set the stage for a series of complex characters in television and film. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Tommy Carcetti in "The Wire" and Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish in "Game of Thrones," roles that showcase his ability to navigate the morally ambiguous. His versatility extends to films like "The Dark Knight Rises," "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials," and "Bohemian Rhapsody," alongside a string of accolades, including nominations for a British Academy Television Award and a Tony Award.