Brian Gleeson
Biography
Brian Gleeson is an Irish actor born in Dublin, Ireland. He is the son of Mary and Brendan Gleeson, and the brother of Domhnall Gleeson and Rúairí Gleeson. Gleeson started acting in 2006, appearing alongside his father in The Tiger's Tail, which was directed by John Boorman. He also appeared as Hughie in the first season of Love/Hate in 2010, earning a nomination for an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Television). Gleeson has grown up in Malahide, Dublin, and has been involved in school plays and the Gaiety's Youth Theatre Company.
Career overview
Brian Gleeson is an Irish actor who began his acting career in 2006. He made his screen debut in the film The Tiger's Tail, which was directed by John Boorman. This was a significant early role for Gleeson, as he appeared alongside his father, Brendan Gleeson.
Gleeson's early career also included a notable television role in the first season of Love/Hate, where he played the character Hughie. This performance earned him a nomination for an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Television).
Brian Gleeson has continued to work in the film and television industry, with a total of 46 known credits to his name. He has appeared in a variety of projects, including the film Sněhurka a lovec, although specific details about his roles and projects are not provided in the available sources.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- Under Salt Marsh (2026) as Mac Jones
- Atomic (2025) as Mark Ellis
- Craggy Confidant (2025) as Pete
- National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air (2025) as Stephen
- I Found a Place (2024)
- Songs of Blood and Destiny (2023)
- Bad Sisters (2022) as Thomas Claffin
- The Lazarus Project (2022) as Ross Keane
- Frank of Ireland (2021) as Frank Marron
- Frank of Ireland (2021) Executive Producer
- Frank of Ireland (2021) Writer
- Frank of Ireland (2021) Creator
- Death of a Ladies' Man (2021) as Ben O'Shea
- The Mandalorian (2019) as Brendol Hux
- Hellboy (2019) as Merlin
- Resistance (2019) as Jimmy Mahon
- The Bisexual (2018) as Gabe
- Psychic (2018) as Michelangelo
- Taken Down (2018) as Wayne
- National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2018)
- mother! (2017) as Younger Brother
- Phantom Thread (2017) as Dr. Robert Hardy
- Logan Lucky (2017) as Sam Bang
- Angela's Christmas (2017) as Guard (voice)
- Assassin's Creed (2016) as Young Joseph
- Rebellion (2016) as Jimmy Mahon
- Tiger Raid (2016) as Joe
- The Flag (2016) as Blacksod
- History's Future (2016) as Driver
- Stonemouth (2015) as Powell Imrie
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Quirke (2014) as Sinclair
- Standby (2014) as Alan
- Darkness on the Edge of Town (2014) as Virgil O'Riley
- Peaky Blinders (2013) as Jimmy McCavern
- Coda (2013) as Doorman #1 (voice)
- The Stag (2013) as Simon
- Stay (2013) as Liam
- Life's a Breeze (2013) as Hawk Man
- How to be Happy (2013) as Cormac
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) as Gus
- The Eagle (2011) as Traveller #1
- Wake Wood (2011) as Martin O'Shea
- Love/Hate (2010) as Hughie Power
- Noreen (2010) as Frank
- What Will Survive of Us (2009) as John
- Single-Handed (2007) as Cathal
- The Tiger's Tail (2006) as Connor O'Leary
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Brian Gleeson best known for?
Brian Gleeson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Under Salt Marsh (2026), Bad Sisters (2022), The Lazarus Project (2022), The Mandalorian (2019).
When and where was Brian Gleeson born?
Brian Gleeson was born on November 14, 1987 in Dublin, Ireland.
How many credits does Brian Gleeson have?
Brian Gleeson has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Brian Gleeson's background in cinema and television?
Brian Gleeson is an Irish actor born in Dublin, Ireland. He is the son of Mary and Brendan Gleeson, and the brother of Domhnall Gleeson and Rúairí Gleeson. Gleeson started acting in 2006, appearing alongside his father in The Tiger's Tail, which was directed by John Boorman. He also appeared as Hughie in the first seas...