Brian Gleeson
Known for Acting · 44 credits
- Born
- 1987-11-14 (age 38)
- Place of birth
- Dublin, Ireland
Biography
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 Rúairí 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 Paré 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
TV Shows (15)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
Peaky Blinders
2013
as Jimmy McCavern
The Mandalorian
2019
as Brendol Hux
Bad Sisters
2022
as Thomas Claffin
Love/Hate
2010
as Hughie Power
The Lazarus Project
2022
as Ross Keane
Rebellion
2016
as Jimmy Mahon
Quirke
2014
as Sinclair
Atomic
2025
as Mark Ellis
Resistance
2019
as Jimmy Mahon
Frank of Ireland
2021
as Frank Marron
Single-Handed
2007
as Cathal
The Bisexual
2018
as Gabe
Stonemouth
2015
as Powell Imrie
Taken Down
2018
as Wayne
Movies (29)
Snow White and the Huntsman
2012
as Gus
mother!
2017
as Younger Brother
Hellboy
2019
as Merlin
Logan Lucky
2017
as Sam Bang
Assassin's Creed
2016
as Young Joseph
Phantom Thread
2017
as Dr. Robert Hardy
The Eagle
2011
as Traveller #1
Wake Wood
2011
as Martin O'Shea
The Flag
2016
as Blacksod
Stay
2013
as Liam
Craggy Confidant
2025
as Pete
National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
2018
The Stag
2013
as Simon
Angela's Christmas
2017
as Guard (voice)
The Tiger's Tail
2006
as Connor O'Leary
Standby
2014
as Alan
Life's a Breeze
2013
as Hawk Man
Death of a Ladies' Man
2021
as Ben O'Shea
Coda
2013
as Doorman #1 (voice)
Noreen
2010
as Frank
History's Future
2016
as Driver
Tiger Raid
2016
as Joe
Psychic
2018
as Michelangelo
Darkness on the Edge of Town
2014
as Virgil O'Riley
National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air
2025
as Stephen
How to be Happy
2013
as Cormac
What Will Survive of Us
2009
as John
I Found a Place
2024
Songs of Blood and Destiny
2023
About 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 Rúairí 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 seas… With 44 credits spanning from 2006 to 2025, Brian Gleeson has appeared in 29 films and 15 TV shows.
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Most Popular Brian Gleeson Movies
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) — as Gus
- mother! (2017) — as Younger Brother
- Hellboy (2019) — as Merlin
- Logan Lucky (2017) — as Sam Bang
- Assassin's Creed (2016) — as Young Joseph
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