Brendan Gleeson
Irish actor
Brendan Gleeson (born 29 March 1955) is an Irish actor. His best known movies include Braveheart, Gangs of New York, In Bruges, 28 Days Later, Troy, the Harry Potter movies, The Guard, the role of Michael Collins in The Treaty and as Knuckles in Paddington 2. For his role in the 2022 movie The Banshees of Inisherin, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.[2]
Brendan Gleeson | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse |
Mary (Weldon) (m. 1982) |
Children | 4; including Domhnall Gleeson |
References
change- ↑ "The heart of the matter" 17 February 2011, RTE.ie
- ↑ Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy receive first best actor Oscar nominations