Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson (born 29 March 1955) is an Irish actor. His best-known performances include supporting roles in films such as Braveheart, Gangs of New York, 28 Days Later, Troy, and the Harry Potter films and leading roles in films such as In Bruges, The Guard, and Calvary. He won an Emmy Award in 2009 for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the film Into the Storm.
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| Full name at birth | Brendan Gleeson
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| Claim to fame | Harry Potter films
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| Date of birth | 29 March 1955
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| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland
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| Occupation | Actor, Director, Writer
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| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Net worth | $4,000,000 USD
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| High school | St. Joseph's CBS in Fairview, Dublin
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| Talent agency | The Agency Red Letter Film Agency Ltd.
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- He played Irish leader Michael Collins in The Treaty (1991) (TV). He later had a supporting role in the biopic Michael Collins (1996).
- He has four sons from his marriage to Mary: Domhnall, Fergus, Brian and Rory.
- Participated in the Dublin Shakespeare Theatre Festival the during mid-eighties.
- He was a teacher for 10 years before becoming an actor
- He has starred in feature films with two of his sons: Studs (2006) with his eldest son Domhnall Gleeson, and The Tiger's Tail (2006) with his second youngest, Briain Gleeson.
Brendan Gleeson is known for his role in the TV special documentary The Oscars (2023) as Self - Nominee.
He is also known for his role in the film In Bruges (2008) as Ken.
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