Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor best known for playing Hamish in the film Braveheart.
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10 Quick Facts About Brendan Gleeson
- Full Name: Brendan Gleeson
- Nationality: Irish
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the film Braveheart
- Age: 71 years old
- Date of Birth: March 29, 1955
- Place of Birth: Dublin
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Gleeson
- Specialization: Actor and Director
Brendan Gleeson Age
Brendan Gleeson is about 71 years old as of 2026. Brendan Gleeson was born in 1955.
Brendan Gleeson Height
Brendan Gleeson stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Education
He attended University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English and Irish.
- University College Dublin
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English and Irish
Rise to Fame
Brendan Gleeson rose to prominence for his role in the film Braveheart.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Braveheart, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and The Banshees of Inisherin.
Film
- Film: Braveheart (Hamish, 1995)
- Film: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody, 2005)
- Film: The Banshees of Inisherin (Colm Doherty, 2022)
Awards & Achievements
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor — Television Academy — Into the Storm
Brendan Gleeson Net Worth
Brendan Gleeson's net worth is estimated to be between 8000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Brendan Gleeson Family & Relationships
Brendan Gleeson is married to Mary Gleeson. He has 4 children, including Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson.
- Father: Frank Gleeson
- Mother: Pat Gleeson
- Children:
- Domhnall Gleeson (1983)
- Brian Gleeson (1987)
- Fergus Gleeson
- Rúairí Gleeson
Lesser Known Facts
- He worked as a secondary school teacher of English and Irish before becoming a full-time actor.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Brendan Gleeson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Irish
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 29, 1955
- Age: 71
- Birthday: March 29
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Dublin
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Frank Gleeson
- Mother: Pat Gleeson
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mary Gleeson
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Domhnall Gleeson (Child • Son)
- Brian Gleeson (Child • Son)
