Brian Gleeson
Born: 1987-11-14 in Dublin, Ireland
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Atomic as Mark Ellis
- Craggy Confidant as Pete
- The Brightening Air as Stephen
2024
2022
- The Lazarus Project as Ross Keane
- Bad Sisters as Thomas Claffin
2021
- Death of a Ladies' Man as Ben O'Shea
- Frank of Ireland as Frank Marron
2019
- The Mandalorian as Brendol Hux
- Hellboy as Merlin
- Resistance as Jimmy Mahon
2018
- National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
- Psychic as Michelangelo
- The Bisexual as Gabe
- Taken Down as Wayne
2017
- Phantom Thread as Dr. Robert Hardy
- mother! as Younger Brother
- Logan Lucky as Sam Bang
- Angela's Christmas as Guard
2016
- Tiger Raid as Joe
- Assassin's Creed as Young Joseph
- Rebellion as Jimmy Mahon
- The Flag as Blacksod
- History's Future as Driver
2015
- Stonemouth as Powell Imrie
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- Standby as Alan
- Darkness on the Edge of Town as Virgil O'Riley
- Quirke as Sinclair
2013
- Peaky Blinders as Jimmy McCavern
- The Stag as Simon
- Stay as Liam
- Coda as Doorman #1 (voice)
- Life's a Breeze as Hawk Man
- How to be Happy as Cormac
2012
- Snow White and the Huntsman as Gus
2009
- What Will Survive of Us as John
2007
- Single-Handed as Cathal
2006
- The Tiger's Tail as Connor O'Leary