Brian Gleeson
Personal Info
Known For Actor
Gender Male
Birthday 1987-11-14 (36 years old)
Place of Birth Dublin, Ireland
Brian Gleeson
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.
Known For
Actor
as Pete
as Thomas Claffin
as Ross Keane
as Ben O'Shea
as Frank Marron
as Merlin
as Brendol Hux
as Jimmy Mahon
as Michelangelo
as Wayne
as Gabe
as Dr. Robert Hardy
as Guard
as Younger Brother
as Sam Bang
as Young Joseph
as Blacksod
as Joe
as Driver
as Jimmy Mahon
as Powell Imrie
as Alan
as Virgil O'Riley
as Self
as Sinclair
as Simon
as Liam
as Hawk Man
as Cormac
as Doorman #1 (voice)
as Jimmy McCavern
as Gus
as Martin O'Shea
as Traveller #1
as Frank
as Hughie Power
as John
as Cathal
as Connor O'Leary
Producer
as Executive Producer
Writer
as Writer
Creator
as Creator