Liam Aiken

Liam Aiken

Born	January 7, 1990 New York City, New York, U.S.
Education	Dwight-Englewood School
Alma Mater	New York University
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1997-present

Liam Pádraic Aiken (born January 7, 1990) is an American actor widely recognized for his work as a child star and his continued presence in film and television. He gained early fame for roles in notable films such as Stepmom (1998), Road to Perdition (2002), and the family comedy Good Boy! (2003).

Aiken is perhaps best known for portraying Klaus Baudelaire in the 2004 adaptation of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Over the years, he has evolved from a beloved kid actor into a versatile performer with a growing interest in music and independent film projects.

Personal Life

Liam Aiken is the only child of Moya Aiken, an Irish-born artist, and Bill Aiken, an MTV producer of Scots-Irish descent. Tragically, his father passed away from esophageal cancer when Liam was only two years old. Raised in New Jersey, Aiken attended Dwight-Englewood School and graduated in 2008 before studying film at New York University. As of recent years, he resides in Los Angeles.

Despite his public career, Aiken maintains a relatively private personal life. There is no confirmed information about him being married or in a public relationship as of 2023. He shares glimpses of his life and musical pursuits on social media but keeps his romantic life out of the spotlight. He is also known for his activism, supporting voting rights and humanitarian causes.

Career

Liam Aiken’s acting career began early, with his first professional appearance in a Ford commercial. At age seven, he made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning revival of A Doll's House (1997). His film debut came the same year with Henry Fool (1997), an indie film that won Best Screenplay at Cannes.

Aiken’s breakthrough came with Stepmom (1998), where he played the son of Susan Sarandon’s character, earning a Young Artist Award. He continued to build his filmography with roles in Montana (1998), The Object of My Affection (1998), I Dreamed of Africa (2000), Sweet November (2001), and Road to Perdition (2002), where he played Tom Hanks’ youngest son.

In 2003, Aiken starred in Good Boy!, a family film featuring a talking dog. The following year, he took on the role of Klaus Baudelaire in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), a defining role that cemented his status as a memorable child actor.

As he matured, Aiken transitioned into more independent and diverse roles, including The Killer Inside Me (2010), the CBS series A Gifted Man (2011), and films like Nor’easter (2012) and Ned Rifle (2014). More recently, he appeared in The Bloodhound (2020), a mystery thriller inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, and Bashira (2021), where he portrayed an electronic musician struggling with nightmares.

In addition to acting, Aiken has developed a musical career, releasing experimental electronic music such as his 2024 track “Starling” and performing as a DJ, showcasing his artistic evolution beyond acting.

Filmography

Film

Television

Year	Title	Role
1990	Night After Night with Allan Havey	Himself
1998, 2007, 2024	Law & Order	Jack Ericson/Tory Quinlann/Thomas Norton
2002, 2009	Law & Order: Criminal Intent	Robbie Bishop/Jason
2011	A Gifted Man	Milo
2013	Mad Men	Rolo
2018	I’m Dying Up Here	Howard

For a detailed exploration of Liam Aiken’s rise as a 90s child star and his journey into adulthood, including insights on his personal life and current projects, visit the in-depth article on our website: Liam Aiken: Rise and Journey of a 90s Child Star.