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Who is Brendan Gleeson?

IRISH actor, Brendan Gleeson, is known for his role as Winston Churchill in the television film Into the Storm.

The award winner has made quite a name for himself internationally across big and small screens.

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Brendan Gleeson got his start in theatre before starting his film career at the age of 34Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Who is Brendan Gleeson?

Brendan Gleeson was born in DublinIreland, on March 29, 1955.

The 67-year-old is an actor and film director known for his five-year role as Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films.

Gleeson got his start in theatre before starting his film career at the age of 34.

His leading film roles include:

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  • In Bruges (2008)
  • The Guard (2011)
  • Calvary (2014)
  • Frankie (2014)
  • The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Gleeson's accolades include three IFTA Awards, two British Independent Film Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He has also been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award.

In 2020, the Irish Times listed him as No.18 of Ireland's greatest film actors.

What is Brendan Gleeson's net worth?

Gleeson's net worth is estimated to be $8million, according to .

His supporting roles include:

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  • Braveheart (1995)
  • 28 Days Later (2002)
  • Cold Mountain (2003)
  • Suffragette (2015)
  • The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

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How many children does Brendan Gleeson have?

Gleeson has been married to Mary Weldon since 1982.

The pair share : Brian, Domhnall, Fergus, and Rory.

Like his father, Domhnall is a well-known actor and screenwriter.

Domhnall Gleeson is one of Brendan Gleeson's four sonsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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He has also starred in the Harry Potter series as the recurring character of Bill Weasley.

Domhnall is known for other film roles including:

  • Konstantin Levin in Anna Karenina (2012)
  • Tim Lake in About Time (2013)
  • Russell Allen Phillips in Unbroken (2014)
  • Caleb Smith in Ex Machina (2014)
  • Jim Farrell in Brooklyn (2015)
  • Captain Andrew Henry in The Revenant (2015)
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