Aidan Quinn

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Characters played by Aidan Quinn

Thomas Gregson — Elementary (2012)

New York City Police Captain and Sherlock's official police contact. Having previously worked with Sherlock at Scotland Yard, he recognizes his brilliance and officially welcomes him back as part of the investigative team.

Gary Hallet — Practical Magic (1998)

State investigator from Arizona searching for Jimmy Angelov, suspects the Owens sisters of foul play.

Martin B. — Unknown (2011)

Martin B. is the replacement who publicly occupies Dr. Martin Harris's identity after the original Harris suffers a head injury. He possesses matching identification and family photographs, supports the deception surrounding Elizabeth Harris, and is ultimately killed by Harris when he tries to protect the terrorist operation.

Alfred Ludlow — Legends of the Fall (1994)

Eldest son who serves as a wounded WWI officer. Returns to marry Susannah and becomes a congressman. Allies with gangsters, but during the final attack, he kills the sheriff, reconciles with his father and Tristan, and agrees to raise Tristan's children.

Richard Baker — Flipped (2010)

Juli's father who works to support his family, dedicating most finances to caring for his disabled son Daniel. He supports Juli's passions, helps her heal after the tree is cut down, and ultimately grants Bryce permission to plant a sapling in the yard.

Felipe Mendoza — The Mission (1986)

Felipe Mendoza is Rodrigo Mendoza’s brother and Carlotta’s lover. After Carlotta confesses that she loves Felipe, Rodrigo catches them together and kills him, an act that fills Rodrigo with guilt and becomes the immediate cause of his penance under Father Gabriel’s direction.

Gerry Moore — Wild Child (2008)

Gerry is Poppy's widowed father and sends her from Malibu to Abbey Mount after she damages and discards belongings belonging to his new girlfriend. He hopes the boarding school will change Poppy's behavior. At the lacrosse final, he is moved by her transformation and her resemblance to her late mother before reconciling with her.

Nick — The Handmaid's Tale (1990)

Nick is the Commander's sympathetic chauffeur and the man chosen by Serena Joy to impregnate Kate. He and Kate become emotionally attached, and he is later revealed to be part of the Mayday resistance. His connection to the resistance enables Kate's escape after the Commander is killed.

Ulysses S. Grant — Jonah Hex (2010)

The President of the United States who recognizes the threat of Turnbull's stolen weapon. He pardons Hex, tasks him with stopping the attack, and later offers him a position.

Brian — Music of the Heart (1999)

Brian is Roberta's former classmate and a supportive presence during her difficult transition after divorce. While she works at a department store, he reconnects with her, encourages her love of violin, and arranges her introduction to the school administrator who helps launch her teaching career.

Benjamin 'Benny' Pearl — Benny & Joon (1993)

A mechanic who owns a garage and serves as Joon's primary caregiver. His fear of abandoning her interferes with his relationship with Ruthie, but he eventually accepts Joon's independence and reconciles with her.

Gabriel Robinson — Blacklight (2022)

Gabriel Robinson is the FBI Director who employs Travis Block as an off-the-books fixer and resists his request to retire. He runs the secret Operation Unity program, orders Sofia's killing after Dusty Crane becomes attached to her, suppresses the truth, and uses agents against Travis before being forced to surrender.

Career Overview

Aidan Quinn has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Practical Magic Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Elementary, Practical Magic, Unknown. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
106
Birth Date
1959-03-08
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q403902), public domain (CC0).