has become a household name thanks to his role as the titular character in BBC One's . Now, the actor is sure to gain more fans all over the world as he stars as Irish journalist Declan O'Hara in the series, .
The raunchy new series, which is based on the best-selling books by iconic British author Jilly Cooper, is coming to the streaming platform this week. It boasts a star-studded cast that includes , and Katherine Parkinson.
Aidan, 41, who has also starred in BBC Three's Being Human, will definitely impress audiences around the globe with his latest performance.
But what is the star's life like off-screen and how did he first step into the spotlight?
Ahead of the new series debut, we take a look inside the life of the famous Poldark actor.
Aiden Turner was born in Dublin and became a successful ballroom dancer, once obtaining third place in the adult section of the Irish National Championships, before graduating from the Gaiety School of Acting in 2004.
He appeared in several theatrical productions before landing his first uncredited television appearance in 2007 in an episode of The Tudors.
Irish viewers might recognise Aidan from his appearance on RTE's The Clinic between 2008 and 2009, which gave him his big break into TV.
After that, he starred in the 2009 BBC series Desperate Romantics and gained further attention as one of the main leads in BBC Three's Being Human between 2009 and 2011.
Aiden has also appeared in Hollywood blockbusters, including Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy between 2012 and 2014, where he played the dwarf Kili.
Most fans will recognise him as the eponymous character and heartthrob of the BBC adaptation of Winston Graham's Poldark, which shot him into stardom in 2015.
Now, it seems he's about to reach new heights in the Disney Plus series Rivals, which is already being hailed as one of this year's must-watch shows.
Aidan Turner is married to American actress Caitlin FitzGerald, 41, who starred as Tabitha in 's .
The pair first met while filming the fantasy film The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot in 2018.
In 2019, they finally went public with their relationship when Aidan admitted to the press: "I do have a girlfriend, yeah."
The couple then tied the knot in a secret wedding in Italy back in August 2020, with the low-key wedding going completely unreported until March of the following year.
While the couple don't often comment on their relationship, a source told the Sun that they "couldn't wait to get hitched" and are "madly in love".
They added: "They're both very private and have kept the ceremony very much under wraps, but he has been seen taking lockdown walks with his wedding ring on show.
"Aidan hasn't been in a rush to get wed and has very much been waiting for 'The One' to come along - and anyone who sees them knows they're the perfect match."
Aidan Turner and his wife Caitlin FitzGerald haven't commented on their family life much, preferring to keep it away from the cameras.
However, reports indicate the pair welcomed a child together in January 2022, with pictures of them pushing a pram through the streets of London emerging the following month.
All eight episodes of Rivals will be available to stream on Friday, October 18 on Disney Plus.
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