Glen Hansard
Born: 1970-04-21 in Dublin, Ireland
Known For: Acting
Biography
Glen Hansard (born 21 April 1970) is the Academy Award–winning principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for Irish group The Frames and one half of folk rock duo, The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA winning film The Commitments, as well as starring the film Once. His song "Falling Slowly" from Once, co-written with Markéta Irglová, won the Academy-Award for Best Original Song in 2007, and between 2007–2008 earned him ten other major nominations or awards.
Filmography
2022
2021
- Cyrano as Guard
- Breaking Out as Self
- Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021
2020
2018
- The Camino Voyage as Himself
- Come On Up to the House as Himself
2015
2014
- Off Camera with Sam Jones as Self
2013
- The Frames: In the Deep Shade as Himself
2012
- The Swell Season as Himself
2010
- Parenthood as Glen Hansard
2009
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as Self - Musical Guest
- Live from the Artists Den as Self
- The Swell Season: One Step Away as Himself
2007
- Once as Guy
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
1991
- The Commitments as Outspan Foster
1989
- The Simpsons as Irish Guy (voice)