Domhnall Gleeson
Domhnall Gleeson
- Full name: Domhnall Gleeson
- Date of birth: 12 May 1983
- Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Actor, director, writer
- Years active: 2001–present
- Spouse(s): Aisling Bea (2020–present)
- Children: 2
Early life and education:
- Domhnall Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 12 May 1983.
- He is the son of actor Brendan Gleeson and actress Mary Gleeson.
- He has three brothers, Brian, Rory, and Fergus.
- Gleeson attended Trinity College Dublin, where he studied English and philosophy.
Career:
- Gleeson began his acting career in 2001, when he appeared in the film "Rebel Heart".
- He has since appeared in a number of successful films, including "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" (2010), "About Time" (2013), "Ex Machina" (2014), and "The Revenant" (2015).
- Gleeson has also appeared in a number of television shows, including "The Clinic" (2003–2006), "Black Mirror" (2011), and "Fargo" (2014).
- In addition to his acting work, Gleeson has also directed and written several short films.
- He made his feature film directorial debut in 2020 with the film "Frank of Ireland".
Personal life:
- Gleeson is married to actress Aisling Bea.
- They have two children together.
Awards and nominations:
- Gleeson has been nominated for a number of awards, including a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and an Academy Award.
- He won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film "The Lobster" (2015).
Filmography:
- 2001: Rebel Heart
- 2002: The Wonderful World of Disney
- 2003–2006: The Clinic
- 2005: Breakfast on Pluto
- 2009: Perrier's Bounty
- 2010: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
- 2011: True Grit
- 2011: Anna Karenina
- 2012: Shadow Dancer
- 2012: Dredd
- 2013: About Time
- 2014: Black Mirror
- 2014: Ex Machina
- 2014: Unbroken
- 2015: The Revenant
- 2015: Brooklyn
- 2016: The Little Hours
- 2017: Goodbye Christopher Robin
- 2017: mother!
- 2018: Peter Rabbit
- 2018: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
- 2019: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- 2020: Run
- 2020: Frank of Ireland
Awards and nominations:
- 2011: BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for True Grit
- 2013: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for About Time
- 2015: Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for The Lobster
- 2016: BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for Brooklyn
- 2017: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Goodbye Christopher Robin
Trivia:
- Gleeson is a fan of the Irish football team Bohemians F.C.
- He is also a fan of the English Premier League team Arsenal F.C.
- Gleeson is a fluent Irish speaker.
