Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson is a highly acclaimed actor and film director known for his versatile performances across film and television. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, three IFTA Awards, and two British Independent Film Awards, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, five Golden Globe Awards, and three BAFTA Awards. Gleeson gained widespread recognition for his role as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter series and has delivered memorable performances in films such as Braveheart, In Bruges, The Guard, and The Banshees of Inisherin, the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His portrayal of Winston Churchill in the television film Into the Storm won him an Emmy Award, and he received critical acclaim for his role as Donald Trump in the Showtime series The Comey Rule. Gleeson has also starred in the crime series Mr. Mercedes and the Sundance TV series State of the Union. He is the father of actors Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson, further cementing his legacy in the entertainment industry.

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Country of origin

Ireland

Date of birth

29 March 1955