Brian Gleeson

Brian Gleeson

  • Birthday: 1987-11-14
  • Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Brian Gleeson is an Irish actor. Gleeson was born in Dublin, the son of actor Brendan Gleeson and his wife Mary (Weldon). He is the brother of actor Domhnall Gleeson and writer Rúairí Gleeson. He grew up in Malahide, Dublin. As a child, he appeared in school plays, before joining the Gaiety's Youth Theatre Company. Gleeson started acting in 2006, first appearing alongside his father in The Tiger's Tail directed by John Boorman, which was filmed the year he completed the Leaving Certificate. In 2010, Gleeson appeared as Hughie in the first season of Love/Hate, and earned a nomination for an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Television) for the role. He also appeared in the Hollywood film The Eagle. He appeared in the 2012 Academy Award nominated film Snow White and the Huntsman. Gleeson portrayed the lead role in Standby opposite Jessica Paré in 2014. The same year, he filmed Tiger Raid, an Iraq War drama; it was released in 2016. Along with his father Brendan and brother Domhnall, Gleeson appeared in the Enda Walsh play The Walworth Farce in early 2015. He starred as Jimmy in the 2016 Irish drama series Rebellion, based on the 1916 Easter Rising.

Filmography

How to be Happy

2013

As Cormac

Darkness on the Edge of Town

2014

As Virgil O'Riley

Noreen

2010

As Frank

Tiger Raid

2016

As Joe

Standby

2014

As Alan

Coda

2013

As Doorman #1 (voice)

Psychic

2018

As Michelangelo

Angela's Christmas

2017

As Guard

Death of a Ladies' Man

2021

As Ben O'Shea

Stay

2013

As Liam

The Stag

2013

As Simon

mother!

2017

As Younger Brother

The Flag

2016

As Blacksod

Wake Wood

2011

As Martin O'Shea

Phantom Thread

2017

As Dr. Robert Hardy

History's Future

2016

As Driver

Life's a Breeze

2013

As Hawk Man

Logan Lucky

2017

As Sam Bang

Hellboy

2019

As Merlin

The Tiger's Tail

2006

As Connor O'Leary

The Eagle

2011

As Traveller #1

Assassin's Creed

2016

As Young Joseph

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