Person Details

Birthday: 1987-11-14 13:48:27

Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland

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Movie Involvements: 15

TV Involvements: 12


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Peaky Blinders
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9

Peaky Blinders

(2013) Jimmy McCavern
Hellboy
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6

Hellboy

(2019) Merlin
Snow White and the Huntsman
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6
Assassin's Creed
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5

Assassin's Creed

(2016) Young Joseph
mother!
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7

mother!

(2017) Younger Brother
The Lazarus Project
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7

The Lazarus Project

(2022) Ross
The Eagle
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6

The Eagle

(2011) Traveller #1
Phantom Thread
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7

Phantom Thread

(2017) Dr. Robert Hardy

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2022 Thomas Claffin
Ross
2021 Frank Marron
2020 Ben O'Shea
2019 Merlin
Jimmy Mahon
2018 Wayne
Gabe
Michelangelo
N/A
2017 Dr. Robert Hardy
Guard
Younger Brother
Sam Bang
2016 Young Joseph
Blacksod
Joe
Driver
Jimmy Mahon
2015 Powell Imrie
2014 Alan
Virgil O'Riley
Self
Sinclair
2013 Jimmy McCavern
Simon
Liam
Hawk Man
Cormac
Doorman #1 (voice)
2012 Gus
2011 Martin O'Shea
Traveller #1
2010 Hughie Power
Frank
2009 John
2007 Cathal
2006 Connor O'Leary
Year Character Movie/Tv

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
2021 Executive Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2021 Writer
Year Role Movie/Tv

Creator

Year Role Movie/Tv
2021 Creator
Year Role Movie/Tv

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