Gleeson was born 12 May 1983, the eldest of four boys, in Dublin, Ireland. He was raised in Malahide, County Dublin, the eldest son of Mary (née Weldon) and actor Brendan Gleeson. He has three brothers: Fergus, Brian (also an actor), and Rory.
His brother, Barry Gleeson, is a well-known singer in An Góilín traditional singers' club, and his son Domhnall is an actor. Gleeson is known for his love of football and recounts tales of attempting to get a clear radio reception so he could listen to how his team, Aston Villa, were faring on a Saturday.
Gleeson was born in Dublin, the son of actor Brendan Gleeson and his wife Mary Weldon. He has three brothers: Domhnall (also an actor), Fergus, and Rory. He grew up in Malahide, Dublin. As a child, he appeared in school plays, before joining the Gaiety's Youth Theatre Company.
Brendan Gleeson is a beloved actor, but you might have heard of some of his sons, too. Brendan — who was nominated for best actor at the 2023 Oscars for his performance in "The Banshees of Inisherin," though he lost to Brendan Fraser — is dad to Domhnall, Brian, Rory, and Fergus.
Brian Gleeson is Brendan and Mary's third child, born on Nov. 14, 1987. Like his older brother Domhnall, he appeared in several local school plays before pursuing acting professionally.
Brendan Gleeson, a well-known Gaeilgeoir, or fluent Irish speaker, also gave an interview in Irish, while Colin Farrell, his co-star in “Banshees of Inisherin,” slowly backed away and was relieved to quickly find someone who would ask him questions in English.
Farrell and Gleeson met some 17 years ago but cemented their mutual admiration alliance onscreen first in McDonagh's raucous and fresh 2008 film In Bruges, of which Gleeson explained, “These characters are unlikely hit men, but they had to be believable as hit men.”
In doing so, Farrell revealed some insight into why they get on so well, and the moment he knew Gleeson was the kind of man you want to be friends with. When asked what about them clicked, Farrell says it was “just easy”. “The first time I met him was in a room at the Chelsea Hotel.
The surnames Gleeson and Gleason developed from the Irish name O Glasain, which originated in East County Cork. The Gaelic prefix “O” means male descendant of, and Glasain derives from “glas,” literally meaning “green” in the sense of inexperience as opposed to the color.
With The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 7, we can see the makings of the dreaded First Order are finally starting to take shape in the time of the New Republic, and the penultimate episode also revealed a significant contributor to the dark organization is none other than Commandant Brendol Hux (Brian Gleeson).
Domhnall Gleeson (/ˈdoʊnəl/; born 12 May 1983) is an Irish actor and screenwriter. He is the son of actor Brendan Gleeson, with whom he has appeared in a number of films and theatre projects.
Tony Awards. Domhnall Gleeson is an Irish actor who played Bill Weasley in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He replaced Richard Fish, who had portrayed the character in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
He was raised in a Presbyterian household alongside his two brothers, Jordan and Brett, the latter of whom also became an actor. Their father received a life sentence for the 1979 killing of federal judge John H. Wood Jr.
Musical talent. Gleeson is a fiddle and mandolin player, with an interest in Irish folklore. He played the fiddle during his roles in Cold Mountain, Michael Collins, The Grand Seduction, and The Banshees of Inisherin, and also features on Altan's 2009 live album.
The Banshees Of Inisherin was filmed on Achill Island. Situated off the west coast of Ireland, the Aran Islands were also used for filming – contrary to the film's single island setting. This compilation of destinations was part of director Martin McDonagh's vision for the film.
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson have each become Oscar-nominated actors through their portrayal of a decaying friendship in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” That's a tad ironic considering how close the two men are away from the cameras.
In 2007, Farrell shared that his son, now 19, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, per People. This rare neuro-genetic disorder is characterized by developmental delays, lack of speech, seizures and impaired balance and is often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy.
In 2007, the actor opened up about James' neuro-genetic disorder, revealing that he had been diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. "He's nothing but a gift. He's, as far as I'm concerned, exactly the way he should be," The Banshees of Inisherin star said of James in 2008. "James is just perfect, to be honest.
