Aaron Ashmore Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Instagram

Aaron Richard Ashmore is a Canadian actor best known for his television roles as Jimmy Olsen on Smallville, Steve Jinks on Warehouse 13, and John Jaqobis on Killjoys.

The twin brother of actor Shawn Ashmore, Aaron has earned recognition for his versatility in sci-fi, fantasy, and drama, with ongoing work in series like Locke & Key, Ginny & Georgia, and SkyMed.

Profile

• Full Name: Aaron Richard Ashmore
• Stage Name: Aaron Ashmore
• Born: October 7, 1979
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.82 m
• Parents: Linda Ashmore and Rick Ashmore
• Siblings: Shawn Ashmore
• Spouse: Zoë Kate (m.2014–2024)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $2 million – $4 million

Early Life and Education

Aaron Richard Ashmore, born October 7, 1979, in Richmond, British Columbia, is the son of Linda, a homemaker, and Rick, a manufacturing engineer. He grew up in Brampton, Ontario, where he and his twin brother Shawn attended Earnscliffe Senior Public School and Turner Fenton Secondary School.

From a young age, the twins appeared in local commercials after being discovered through a multiple-birth support group. Aaron’s ethnicity is Canadian and his religion is not publicly documented.

Career

Aaron Ashmore began his acting career with small roles in the early 1990s. His first on-screen appearances included a role in Married to It (1991), and guest spots in series such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1993) and Due South (1996). His early television work also included the TV movie Gross Misconduct and appearances in The Safety of Objects (2001) and Treed Murray (2001).

Aaron Ashmore landed his breakthrough role in 2004 as Marc Hall in Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story, a faith-driven drama based on a true story. He rose to international prominence with his portrayal of Jimmy Olsen on Smallville (2006–2011), followed by roles as Steve Jinks on Warehouse 13 (2011–2014) and John Jaqobis on Killjoys (2015–2019)—the latter earning him a Canadian Screen Award nomination.

In recent years, Ashmore continued his television career by playing Duncan Locke in Locke & Key (2020–2022), and appearing as Gil Timmins in Ginny & Georgia (2023). Since 2022, he has co-starred in SkyMed, a Canadian medical drama renewed for a third season, and has featured in The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries franchise.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aaronrashmore
• Twitter Handle: @aaronrashmore

Personal Life

Aaron Ashmore married Zoë Kate in 2014. The couple welcomed two daughters in 2016 and 2019. The pair separated quietly around early 2024 and finalized their divorce soon after. Aaron is currently single and keeps his private life out of the spotlight.

Filmography

• Married to It (1991)
• Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story (2004)
• The Thaw (2009)
• Smallville (2006–2011)
• Warehouse 13 (2011–2014)
• Killjoys (2015–2019)
• Locke & Key (2020–2022)
• Ginny & Georgia (2023)
• SkyMed (2022–present)
• The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries (2024–2025)

Net Worth

Aaron Ashmore’s estimated net worth ranges between $2–4 million USD. This wealth stems from his consistent work in television and film, including salary from starring roles on international series, award nominations, and occasional brand appearances.