Brian Gleeson (actor)
| Brian Gleeson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
14 November 1987 Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Other names | Breen Gleeson |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Parent(s) |
Brendan Gleeson Mary Weldon |
| Relatives | Domhnall Gleeson (brother) |
Brian Gleeson (/ˈbrɪən ˈɡliːsən/; born 14 November 1987) is an Irish actor. In 2011 Gleeson received an Irish Film and Television Awards nomination for best supporting role on television for Love/Hate.[1]
Early life
Gleeson is the son of Irish actor Brendan Gleeson and his wife, Mary, and is the younger brother of actor Domhnall.[2] He grew up in Malahide, Dublin.[2] As a child, he appeared in school plays, before joining the Gaiety's Youth Theatre Company.[3]
Career
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.[2][3] 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.[1] He also appeared in the Hollywood film The Eagle. He appeared in the 2012 Academy Award nominated film Snow White and the Huntsman.[2] Gleeson portrayed the lead role in Standby opposite Jessica Pare in 2014.[2] The same year, he filmed Tiger Raid, based on the Iraq War, in Jordan;[3] it is scheduled for release in 2016. Along with his father Brendan and brother Domhnall, Gleeson appeared in the Enda Walsh play The Walworth Farce in early 2015.[2] He starred as Jimmy in the 2016 Irish drama series Rebellion, based on the 1916 Easter Rising.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Tiger's Tail | Connor O'Leary | |
| 2009 | What Will Survive of Us | John | Short |
| 2010 | Noreen | Frank Sheehan | Short |
| 2010 | Wake Wood | Martin O'Shea | |
| 2011 | The Eagle | Traveller #1 | |
| 2012 | Snow White and the Huntsman | Gus | |
| 2013 | Coda | Short; voice role | |
| 2013 | How to Be Happy | Cormac | |
| 2013 | Life's a Breeze | Hawk Man | |
| 2013 | The Stag | Simon | |
| 2013 | Stay | Liam Meehan | |
| 2014 | Darkness on the Edge of Town | Virgil O'Riley | |
| 2014 | Serious Swimmers | Justin | Short |
| 2014 | Standby | Alan | |
| 2015 | Black River | ||
| 2016 | Tiger Raid | Joe | |
| 2016 | History's Future | Driver | |
| 2016 | Assassin's Creed | Young Joseph | [2] |
| 2017 | Logan Lucky | Post-production | |
| 2017 | Mother | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Trouble in Paradise | Randy Little | 2 episodes |
| 2007-2009 | Single-Handed | Cathal | 7 episodes |
| 2010 | Love/Hate | Hughie Power / Hughie | 4 episodes |
| 2011 | Primeval | Ray Lennon | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Immaturity for Charity | Various | Television movie |
| 2014 | Quirke | Sinclair | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Stonemouth | Powell Imrie | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Rebellion | Jimmy | 5 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Television | Nominated | Love/Hate[1] |
References
- 1 2 3 "WINNERS OF THE 8TH ANNUAL IRISH FILM & TELEVISION AWARDS". Irish Film and Television Academy. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Meager, John (3 January 2016). "Rising to the challenge - actor Brian Gleeson". Irish Independent. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 White, Hilary A. (24 November 2014). "Cinema: Standby for takeoff with actor Brian Gleeson". Irish Independent. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
External links
- Brian Gleeson at the Internet Movie Database
- Elaine McCahill (September 10, 2014). "Brian Gleeson's new movie is a love letter to his home city". Irish Independent.
- Steve Cummins (June 27, 2012). "Brian Gleeson Added To Cast Of Irish Feature 'Stay'". Irish Film and Television Network.
- Kevin Cronin (March 28, 2013). "Brian Gleeson starring in new movie 'How to be Happy'". Irish Film and Television Network.