Brendan Gleeson
Irish actor
- Age
- 71years old
- Born
- 29 March 1955Dublin
- Nationality
Ireland - Height
- 1.85 m
- Star sign
- Aries
- Years active
- 1990–2026
Known for
About Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor. They were born on 29 March 1955 in Dublin. Their career spans 56 titles, among them Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (2011), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Brendan Gleeson is The Field (1990); in all, 52 films and 4 TV shows over 36 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (2011), with 318 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 27 titles. The person they have worked with most is Helena Bonham Carter, on 5 films, among them Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I.
Latest work
Full filmography (56)- 2026–
Spider-Noir TV
Silvermane, 4 episodes
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
A Greyhound of a Girl
Paddy
- 2023
- 2021
- 2020
The Comey Rule TV
Donald Trump, 2 episodes
- 2019
Where to watch Brendan Gleeson
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2011
- 2010
- 2007
- 2005
- 2014
- 2004
- 2012
- 2016
The best Brendan Gleeson films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Banshees of Inisherin 2023
- The Field 1990
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II 2011
- Braveheart 1995
- Artificial Intelligence: AI 2001
Family and relationships
- Children
- Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 5 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 2 nominations
- Actor Awards 1 nomination
- Emmy Awards 1 win1 nomination
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Brendan Gleeson trivia
- Although they did not share any scenes Brendan Gleeson and Meryl Streep previously acted in "Artificial Intelligence". Brendan Gleeson is also due to act in Ron Howard's "In the heart of the sea" with Ben Whishaw. He also played Mad Eye Moody in the Harry Potter franchise with Helena Bonham Carter.
Questions about Brendan Gleeson
How old is Brendan Gleeson?
Brendan Gleeson is 71 years old: born on 29 March 1955 in Dublin.
How tall is Brendan Gleeson?
Brendan Gleeson is 1.85 m tall (6 ft 1 in).
Does Brendan Gleeson have children?
Yes, Brendan Gleeson has 2 children: Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson.
What are the best Brendan Gleeson films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Brendan Gleeson films are The Banshees of Inisherin (2023, 8.6), The Field (1990, 8.5) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (2011, 8.4).
How many films and TV shows has Brendan Gleeson been in?
MovieNCo lists 52 films and 4 TV shows for Brendan Gleeson, from The Field (1990) to Spider-Noir (2026).
How many awards has Brendan Gleeson won?
Brendan Gleeson has won one award from 10 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 5 nominations; BAFTA Awards, 2 nominations; Actor Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Brendan Gleeson's star sign?
Brendan Gleeson is a Aries: born on 29 March.
Page reviewed on 24 January 2023.