Glen Hansard
Born: 1970-04-21 in Dublin, Ireland
Died: 2026-07-29
Known For: Acting
Biography
Glen James Hansard (21 April 1970 – 29 July 2026) was an Oscar winning Irish singer-songwriter and musician. From 1990, he was the frontman of the Irish rock band the Frames, with whom he released six studio albums, four of which reached the top ten of the Irish Album Charts. He was one half of folk rock duo the Swell Season before releasing his debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, in 2012. His second album Didn't He Ramble (2015), was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.
Filmography
2025
- Robin in the Hood ... (Executive Producer)
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 Self
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)
1953
- The Oscars as Self