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.
2022
as Thomas Claffin
2022
as Ross Keane
2021
as Frank Marron
2021
as Ben O'Shea
2019
as Brendol Hux
2019
as Merlin
2019
as Jimmy Mahon
2018
as Wayne
2018
as Gabe
2018
as Michelangelo
2018
2017
as Dr. Robert Hardy
2017
as Guard
2017
as Younger Brother
2017
as Sam Bang
2016
as Young Joseph
2016
as Blacksod
2016
as Joe
2016
as Driver
2016
as Jimmy Mahon
2015
as Powell Imrie
2014
as Alan
2014
as Virgil O'Riley
2014
as Sinclair
2013
as Jimmy McCavern
2013
as Simon
2013
as Liam
2013
as Hawk Man
2013
as Cormac
2013
as Doorman #1 (voice)
2012
as Gus
2011
as Martin O'Shea
2011
as Traveller #1
2010
as Hughie Power
2010
as Frank
2009
as John
2007
as Cathal
2006
as Connor O'Leary
as Pete