Brian Gleeson
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 Rรบairรญ 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 Parรฉ 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
Credits
- 2022 ยทBad Sistersas Thomas Claffin
- 2022 ยทThe Lazarus Projectas Ross Keane
- 2021 ยทFrank of Irelandas Frank Marron
- 2021 ยทDeath of a Ladies' Manas Ben O'Shea
- 2019 ยทThe Mandalorianas Brendol Hux
- 2019 ยทHellboyas Merlin
- 2019 ยทResistanceas Jimmy Mahon
- 2018 ยทTaken Downas Wayne
- 2018 ยทThe Bisexualas Gabe
- 2018 ยทPsychicas Michelangelo
- 2018 ยทNational Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roofas
- 2017 ยทPhantom Threadas Dr. Robert Hardy
- 2017 ยทAngela's Christmasas Guard
- 2017 ยทmother!as Younger Brother
- 2017 ยทLogan Luckyas Sam Bang
- 2016 ยทAssassin's Creedas Young Joseph
- 2016 ยทThe Flagas Blacksod
- 2016 ยทTiger Raidas Joe
- 2016 ยทHistory's Futureas Driver
- 2016 ยทRebellionas Jimmy Mahon
- 2015 ยทStonemouthas Powell Imrie
- 2014 ยทStandbyas Alan
- 2014 ยทDarkness on the Edge of Townas Virgil O'Riley
- 2014 ยทLate Night with Seth Meyersas Self
- 2014 ยทQuirkeas Sinclair
- 2013 ยทPeaky Blindersas Jimmy McCavern
- 2013 ยทThe Stagas Simon
- 2013 ยทStayas Liam
- 2013 ยทLife's a Breezeas Hawk Man
- 2013 ยทHow to be Happyas Cormac
- 2013 ยทCodaas Doorman #1 (voice)
- 2012 ยทSnow White and the Huntsmanas Gus
- 2011 ยทWake Woodas Martin O'Shea
- 2011 ยทThe Eagleas Traveller #1
- 2010 ยทLove/Hateas Hughie Power
- 2010 ยทNoreenas Frank
- 2009 ยทWhat Will Survive of Usas John
- 2007 ยทSingle-Handedas Cathal
- 2006 ยทThe Tiger's Tailas Connor O'Leary
- Future ยทCraggy Confidantas Pete