Brendan Gleeson
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Biography:
Brendan Gleeson, an Irish actor and film director, has had a diverse and remarkable career in the film industry. Over the years, he has accumulated numerous accolades, including three IFTA Awards, two BIFA's, and a Primetime Emmy Award. In addition to these honors, Gleeson has been nominated twice for a BAFTA Award, five times for a Golden Globe Award, and once for an Academy Award.
In 2020, he was ranked at number 18 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors, showcasing the respect and admiration he has garnered from both his peers and critics alike. Furthermore, Gleeson takes pride in being a father to two talented actors, Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson.
Brendan Gleeson's illustrious career is marked by memorable performances in numerous iconic films. One of his most notable roles was as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter series from 2005 to 2010, which captivated audiences around the world. He also delivered exceptional supporting performances in films such as Braveheart (1995), Michael Collins (1996), 28 Days Later (2002), Gangs of New York (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), Troy (2004), Suffragette (2015), Paddington 2 (2017), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021).
In addition to his supporting roles, Gleeson has also starred in films that showcased his prowess as a leading actor. Some of these standout performances can be seen in The General (1998), In Bruges (2008), The Guard (2011), Calvary (2014), Frankie (2019), and the 2022 film, The Banshees of Inisherin, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Not only has Gleeson's talent been acknowledged in films, but it has also extended to television. In 2009, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the television film Into the Storm. His acting skills were further recognized when he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance as Donald Trump in the Showtime series The Comey Rule (2020). From 2017 to 2019, Gleeson starred in the crime series Mr. Mercedes and received an Emmy Award nomination for Stephen Frears' Sundance TV series State of the Union (2022).
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