He played the role of a sheriff in the monster horror film Lake Placid (1999). [Laughs] In fact, it happened one day in the shoot I went into the meeting of all the generals and I spat my teeth out!" Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. He is famous for being a Movie Actor. He has 4 sons from the marriage, 2 of which are well-known actors - Domhnall Gleeson (b. "[26] His final release of 2012 was the science fiction action film Dredd starring Karl Urban as the titular Judge Dredd, in which he played an unnamed computer expert working for the gang Dredd battles against. "When we would go out and people would come up to him looking for autographs it wasnt pictures in those days and everybody wanted a word, even though wed be trying to have a family dinner. At the beginning of the show, Bill Hodges's family was gone, [along with] that whole notion of a lack of . Brendan brings a Depardieu-esque physicality; Domhnall is a sly, wiry presence; Brian a more conventionally earnest leading man. Brian Gleeson stars in Frank of Ireland as Frank, a 32-year-old failing musician who is struggling to get his life together. As Gleeson revealed, "I never put that down as something viable." They have four sons; Domhnall, Fergus, Bran, and Rory. [17][18], His first release of 2010 was the dystopian romance Never Let Me Go, starring Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Andrew Garfield. The Pirates! He has been married to Mary Weldon since 1982. But his acting career only really came about slightly later in life. Brendan Gleeson says he's not the big shot at home anymore and can't 'lord it' over his two actor sons Two of his boys, Brian and Domhnall, followed in his acting footsteps and are now big. But it wasn't the first time the family had teamed up. Soon he was given another role in the Irish television film, Hard Shoulder (1990), where he played the role of a lorry driver. Gleeson was born in 1955, Farrell in 1976. Turn off Light. I couldnt have a better mom. It wasn't as simple as I thought it might be, and at the same time, I thought it was hugely enjoyable. He said: "I'd been very certain about not wanting to do the acting thing because of my father. -) Primetime Emmy-djas r sznsz. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He described the team's FA Cup semifinal win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in 2015, as one of the "great days of my life". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Brendan Gleeson is not the only family member to achieve star status, Brendan Gleeson with sons from left Fergus, Brian and Rory, Brendan and wife Mary have four sons who have all dabbled in the entertainment industry, Brian Gleeson and brother Domhnall have worked together on projects throughout their careers, Brendan Gleeson stars alongside Colin Farrell in The Banshees Of Inisherin, Brendan is known for his roles in iconic films such as The Field, Harry Potter and Braveheart, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In 2020, he was listed at number 18 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), 5. [40] The first installment, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, was released in December 2015. The first film brought in $335.4M domestic and globally it is the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever at $1.07 billion. Since then, he has appeared in numerous major films such as Mission: Impossible II (2000), Lake Placid (1999), Turbulence (1997). Hilariously, Brendan reckoned his wife Mary is the only reason theyre all still on speaking terms as she bans them from discussing work at home. Brendan Gleeson is one of the nominees for The Banshees of Inisherin that have contributed to the Irish making up 25% of the acting nominations at the 2023 Academy Awards. Brendan starred in play The Walworth Farce alongside Domhnall and Brian in 2015, while the trio teamed up again for Frank of Ireland in 2021. [6] Gleeson appeared on the Broadway theatre show The Lieutenant of Inishmore at age twenty-three, receiving a Tony Award nomination for his role as the dim-witted Davey. And he said 'Ah, it's the small print, the small print. He is the recipient of three IFTA Awards, two BIFA's, and a Primetime Emmy Award and has been nominated twice for a BAFTA Award, five times for a Golden Globe Award and once for an Academy Award.In 2020, he was listed at number 18 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. If I had been in my mid-20s he might have succeeded in crushing me.". [13][14] Gleeson had initially been reluctant to act alongside his father in the same film but later changed his mind. His portrayal of Bill Weasley, Ron Weasley's older brother, exposed Gleeson to a wider audience. So far, touch wood, were still talking.". On a small Erin isle in the early 1920s, folk musician Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) decided he was weary of the company of longtime, affable but dull drinking buddy Pdraic Silleabhin (Colin Farrell)-and told him so. The black comedy crime film, In Bruges (2008), starring Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes, Jeremie Renier, and Brendan Gleeson, and written and directed by Martin McDonagh, received critical acclaim. His other famous films include Gangs of . He grew up idolizing the Irish playwright Samuel Beckett. Heres all the best TV to tune in for, An outstanding double bill of eccentric comedy miniatures. [36] The film stars Gleeson as a programmer who wins a competition to visit the home of his company's CEO (Oscar Isaac) and test the human qualities of the artificially intelligent humanoid robot Ava, who is played by Alicia Vikander. Brendan Gleeson, despite the fame and success, has maintained quite the simple life. James asks "The Banshees of Inisherin" co-stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson about their histories with Los Angeles. One major stumbling block for the veteran performer, however, was the fake teeth he was required to wear to portray the former commander-in-chief. But this year has opened a. Although Gleeson acknowledges everybody likely wants to be a movie star on some level, he "never worked towards that,"arguing,"I just liked the work.". Or is that just what he wants us to think? But while she won't let work be discussed, she has been known to assist him with scripts, reading through State Of The Union pages with him as he prepared for the series. Another memorable role came in 1998, in the movie, The General, where he played the role of Martin Cahill, an Irish Criminal. Brendan Gleeson Popularity Most Popular #17471 Born on March 29 #45 67 Year Old #28 And while he knew all about the downsides of fame from "protecting" his father as a child he still decided to risk living his life in the media spotlight. HOLLYWOOD star Brendan Gleeson has nabbed an Oscar nomination for his star turn in hit flick The Banshees of Inisherin. He also worked alongside his old friend and colleague, Liam Neeson in the historical biopic Michael Collins which was written and directed by Neil Jordan in 1996. [37] Ex Machina was met with critical acclaim for its performances, screenplay, direction, and visual effects. So just to establish that. "[14] The 2009 HBO television film A Dog Year starring Jeff Bridges, featured Gleeson as handyman Anthony Armstrong. He has a younger brother, Frank Gleeson. Although Fergus and Rory Gleeson have pursued other careers outside acting, the two worked on short film Psychic alongside father Brendan and brothers Domhnall and Brian. Relentlessly downbeat but compelling Kodi Smit-McPhee and Viggo Mortensen in The Road. He was nominated for multiple awards like IFTA Award for the best actor in lead role, BAFTA Award for the best actor in supporting role, British Independent Film Award for the best actor, the Golden Globe Award for the best actor, and the Satellite Award for the best actor. [2][62], Gleeson shares a love of the English football team Aston Villa with his father Brendan. In July 2012, he started filming The Grand Seduction, with Taylor Kitsch, a remake of Jean-Franois Pouliot's French-Canadian La Grande Sduction (2003) directed by Don McKellar; the film was released in 2013. ", AsIrish Americanotes, Gleeson is a vocal fan of so-called "diddle-i-ay"music, more commonly known as traditional Irish music. We actually did start fights! . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. There's nobody quite like Brendan Gleeson, in spite of the fact that two of his sons are also actors. [23], In the drama Shadow Dancer, released in August 2012, he played an IRA member whose own sister informs on him to the MI5. Donald Trump doesn't really appear in Showtime's "The Comey Rule" until 13 minutes into the second episode. Brendan Gleeson is an award-winning actor known for appearing in the Harry Potter franchise. In spite of his considerable success, Gleeson admitted, "I do love the freedom of a character that can come in and you're not carrying the main story. In an NPR interview to promote Calvary in 2014, Gleeson stated he was molested as a child by a Christian Brother in primary school but was in "no way traumatised by the incident."[6]. He played fiddle for movieCold Mountain,as well as on the 2009 live album of band Atlan. The 67-year-old has won three IFTA Awards, two British Independent Film Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Gleeson, known for his roles in iconic films such as The Field, Harry Potter and Braveheart, has come a long way throughout his career. His zodiac sign is Aries. They have four sons. David Stubbs, In a post-apocalyptic US, a father and son trudge through a land devoid of colour and hope, evading bestial gangs. Domhnall Gleeson (/donl/; born 12 May 1983) is an Irish actor and screenwriter. Gleeson is a fan of English football club Aston Villa, as is his son Domhnall.[17]. [3] He received his second-level education at St Joseph's CBS in Fairview, Dublin where he was a member of the school drama group. His younger brother, Frank Gleeson, is known for his contribution to movies like Patrick (2004) and The Tigers Tail (2006). [43] Alongside his brother Brian and his father Brendan, Gleeson starred in a revival of the Enda Walsh play The Walworth Farce from January to February 2015. I get myself excited by thinking this is a free shot, right?" Trivia Brendan has dated - Mary (ne Weldon) Gleeson (1982-Present) - Brendan was in a long-time relationship with Mary, and the pair got married in 1982. One year on, he got his first film role in The Field alongside Richard Harris before nabbing a starring role in Breakheart in 1995. So that's my love.". The physical transformation was a huge part of his process for getting into character, naturally, with the actor explaining toRT,"When I started watching him first, I couldn't believe what I was looking at. Interestingly, they are all actors. [16] Also that year, in the film Sensation, Gleeson played the role of a young farmer whose "soulless encounter" with a call-girl "develops into a bittersweet love story". Mary (ne Weldon) is the celebrity wife of accomplished Irish actor and film director Brendan Gleeson, who is well-known for playing Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films. And in 2022, fans were thrilled to see Brian in a main role in Sharon Horgan's Apple TV hit Bad Sisters. 2. The marriage has been blessed with four children, Domhnall, Brian, Fergus, and Rory Gleeson. Dublin-born actor, Brendan Gleesons name, might be familiar to you people; if you have seen the Harry Potter films where he plays the role of Professor Alastor Mad-Eye Moody. [15] In 2006, he said of his acting: "I'd been very certain about not wanting to do the acting thing because of my father. That's not true. Although he's a screen stalwart nowadays, it's worth noting that Gleeson started acting when he was already a fully-fledged adult. Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cate Blanchett, Brendan Fraser, Colin Farrell, and Brendan Gleeson, each 2023 Oscar nominees, took a detour on the road to the Academy Awards to accept honors from the Santa Barbara Film Festival. By Rebecca Lawrence For . Its fascinating. For his performance as Colm Doherty, he has received numerous awards nominations, including the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Critics' Choice for Best Supporting Actor. In 2003, Gleeson was the voice of Hugh the Miller in an episode of the Channel 4 animated series Wilde Stories. Dublin-born actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Professor Alastor 'Mad Eye' Moody in the Harry Potter films. 'How is he appearing like that?' The SBIFF has distinguished itself on the festival circuit for its artist tributes. In "The Banshees of Inisherin," Gleeson plays jaded folk musician Colm, who abruptly ends his life-long friendship with his drinking buddy Pdraic ( Colin Farrell ), and a shocking standoff. Gleeson played Hogwarts professor Mad-Eye Moody in the fourth, fifth and seventh Harry Potter films. He made his 4 million dollar fortune with The Life of Reilly, Conneely's Choice, Cold Mountain. Domhnall has featured in several films and theatre projects with his father. he reminisced. Also, Brian has played in Peak Blinders, Rebellion, Logan Lucky, and Hellboy. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born March 29, 1955 Add to list Nominated for 1 Oscar 23 wins & 105 nominations total Photos 277 Known for Calvary 7.4 Father James 2014 The Guard 7.3 Gerry Boyle 2011 In Bruges 7.9 Ken 2008 The Banshees of Inisherin 7.8 He considered performing a pipe dream, however, setting it aside as he matured. Brian, born on November 14, 1987, has followed his father and elder brother to build a career in acting. In 1991, he left the teaching profession to pursue his career in acting. He first appeared in the British television miniseries Rebel Heart in 2001 with James D'Arcy and Paloma Baeza. MB, This eye-opening investigation looks into the ethnic population of Tudor England during the reign of Henry VIII. Outstanding comic miniature Brian, Brendan and Domhnall Gleeson in Psychic. Readers of a certain age may be more familiar with Domhnall Gleeson, who made bureaucracy sexy in Star Wars and romanced Alicia Vikander in Ex Machina and Rachel McAdams in About Time. He made his big breakthrough in 1995, where he appeared alongside Mel Gibson in the box office hit Braveheart where he played the character of Hamish Campbell, William Wallaces (Mel Gibson) most trusted friend. [24] Gleeson played landowner Kostya Levin in the historical romance Anna Karenina, based on the Leo Tolstoy novel. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), 9. Appeared with all his sons in the Irish television special Immaturity for Charity (2012). [14] In 2022, he reunited with Martin McDonagh in the tragic comedy The Banshees of Inisherin starring opposite Colin Farrell. He joked: "It was banned at Christmas. Brendan Gleeson (born 29 March 1955) is an Irish actor. Brendan Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1955 on the 29th of March. I thought I'd always have the father-son thing of 'He got you the role'. He played the character of Menelaus, brother of Agamemnon in the movie Troy (2004), which was a box office hit all the over the world. Some of his notable roles are in Harry Potter and Star Wars films. [56], Also in 2018, Gleeson starred in the supernatural thriller The Little Stranger, with Ruth Wilson. He is the recipient of three IFTA Awards, two BIFA's, and a Primetime Emmy Award and has been nominated twice for a BAFTA Award, five times for a Golden Globe Award and once for an Academy Award. The three choke back their tears and unleash the disgust they have for their former friend in this brave news appearance. There, Brendon was a member of the school drama group. He is also actively involved in charity and has donated to the St. Francis Hospice, Ireland. Family Life He married Mary Gleeson in 1982. Artificial Intelligence (2001).Ever since, he has continued to bring his huge stage presence to the screen, always delivering the character in full development to his audience. After training as an actor, Brendan worked for several years as a secondary school teacher. And Brendan said his wife Mary Weldon was instrumental in the decision - even though the couple had four young sons at the time. [13][14] His father, Brendan, plays Alastor Moody in the series. [54] The film fared better at the box office, grossing over $350 million globally. Suffice to say, his story is one worth telling even outside of his hugely impressive acting career. Joker won two Oscars: Best Actor for star Joaquin Phoenix and Original Music . He was also listed at number 18 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. He also received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance as Donald Trump in the Showtime series The Comey Rule (2020). Gleeson won an Emmy Award for his performance. He received his Bachelor of Arts at University College Dublin, majoring in English and Irish. He is 66 years old (in 2021). This film was written and directed by Martin McDonagh. "It was one of the reactions that we got, was that, God damn, it's so weird, you all look the same. and all this stuff. 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