Aden Young
ActingAbout Aden Young
Aden Young (born November 30, 1971) is a Canadian-Australian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Daniel Holden in the SundanceTV drama Rectify, for which he was twice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He has appeared in American, Canadian, and Australian productions and since 2024 has performed the lead role of Det. Henry Graff in Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. Young has two sons, Dutch (born 2007) and Chester (born 2011), with his longtime partner, Australian singer-songwriter-musician-actress Loene Carmen. They married in Zebulon, Georgia while filming season 2 of Rectify in 2014.
Aden Young Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Aden Young reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Aden Young's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Aden Young's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sandwich, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Aden Young Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Aden Young's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Aden Young has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sandwich | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The King Tide | Beau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Poker Face | Alex Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Elsewhere | Bruno | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Abandoned: Angelique's Isle | Cyrus Mendenhall | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Don't Tell | Stephen Roche | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Unseen | Bob Langmore | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Frontera | Sheriff Randall Hunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | I, Frankenstein | Dr. Frankenstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Final Recipe | Sean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Killer Elite | Meier | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Beneath Hill 60 | Major Brady North | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Tree | Peter O'Neil | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mao’s Last Dancer | Dilworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Lucky Country | Nat | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Shot Open | Dodek | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Bet | Angus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Goat That Ate Time | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | In the Company of Actors | Self / Eilert Lovburg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | After the Deluge | Young Cliff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course | Ron Buckwhiler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Serenades | Johann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The War Bride | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Molokai: The Story of Father Damien | Dr. Kalewis | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Under Heaven | Buck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Cousin Bette | Wenceslas | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | River Street | Ben Egan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Paradise Road | Bill Seary | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hotel de Love | Rick Dunne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cosi | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Audacious | Stanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Exile | Peter Costello | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Shotgun Wedding | Jimmy Becker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Metal Skin | Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Broken Highway | Angel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Love In Limbo | Barry McJannet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sniper | Doug Papich | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Over the Hill | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Black Robe | Daniel | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Untitled NAVY Seal Film | - | Flop | Similar → |
Aden Young - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Aden Young?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aden Young is "Sandwich" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Aden Young acted in?
Aden Young has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Aden Young?
Other notable films include "Final Recipe", "The King Tide", and "Beneath Hill 60".