Brian Gleeson (actor)
Brian Gleeson (, ; born 14 November 1987) is an Irish actor. He was nominated for an Irish Film and Television Awards for the television series "Love/Hate". Early life. Gleeson was born in Dublin, the son of actor Brendan Gleeson and his wife Mary Weldon. He has three brothers: Domhnall (also an actor), Fergus, and Rory. He grew up in Malahide, Dublin. As a child, he appeared in school plays, before joining the Gaiety's Youth Theatre Company. Career. 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 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", based on the Iraq War, in Jordan; 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.