Domhnall Gleeson is a young Irish actor who has appeared as several renowned characters in various super hit movies.
Domhnall Gleeson is an excellent voice artist as well as an accomplished writer too. After having earned his bachelor’s degree Domhnall Gleeson wrote and directed several short films. Domhnall Gleeson earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance in a Broadway theater production. Domhnall Gleeson gained worldwide recognition when he appeared as Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter movie series.
Domhnall Gleeson has become a successful and popular actor and director today with numerous award-wins and several award nominations to his credit.
About Domhnall Gleeson
Bio | |
| Real Name | Domhnall Gleeson |
| Nickname | Donny |
| Date of Birth | 12th March 1983 |
| Age | 41 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Place of Birth | Dublin (Ireland) |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts from Dublin Institute of Technology (Dublin, Ireland) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 6 ft 1" (185 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 155 lbs (70 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Red |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Brendan Gleeson (Actor) |
| Mother | Mary Weldon Gleeson (Homemaker) |
| Brothers |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Girlfriend | (none) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actor/Screenwriter/Film-Stage Director |
| Net Worth | INR 50,00,00,000 (USD 7 Million) |
| Famous for | MOVIES - Boy Eats Girl (2005), Studs (2006), Perrier's Bounty (2009), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, True Grit (2010), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011), Dredd, Anna Karenina (2012), About Time (2013), Frank, Cavalry, Unbroken, Ex Machina, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Revenant (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Peter Rabbit, The Little Stranger (2018) TELEVISION - Rebel Heart (2001), The Last Furlong (2005), A Dog Year (2009), Your Bad Self (Writer - 2010), When Harvey Met Bob (2010), Earth's Greatest Spectacles (2016), Catastrophe (2017) STAGE - The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2001-2002, 2006), American Buffalo (2007), Great Expectations (2007), The Walworth Farce (2015) |
| First Movie | Boy Eats Girl (2005) |
| Hobbies | Loves watching football, writing and acting |
Domhnall Gleeson is an excellent and popular Irish actor who comes from a family of artists. Domhnall Gleeson was attracted towards since a very young age, having seen his father’s performances in movies. Domhnall Gleeson first acted on stage when in school. After graduating with a BA in Media Arts from Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin Domhnall Gleeson wrote as well as directed several short films. Domhnall Gleeson entered the British television industry in 2001 and Domhnall Gleeson made his big-screen debut in 2005. Today, Domhnall Gleeson has become a successful actor and an accomplished writer/filmmaker too.
Domhnall Gleeson’s age is around 41, as Domhnall Gleeson was born on the 12th of March, 1983 in Dublin, Ireland. Domhnall Gleeson’s height is around 6 ft 1 inches (185 cm). Domhnall Gleeson’s weight is around 70 kg (155 lbs). Domhnall Gleeson’s hobbies include watching football. Domhnall Gleeson’s passions are writing and acting.
Domhnall Gleeson’s father is Brendan Gleeson, the popular Irish actor, while Domhnall Gleeson’s mother is Mary Weldon Gleeson, a homemaker. Domhnall Gleeson is the 1st of 4 children to his parents. Domhnall Gleeson does not have any sisters. Domhnall Gleeson’s younger brothers include Fergus Gleeson, actor Brian Gleeson and Ruairi Gleeson. Domhnall Gleeson’s relationship status is single and Domhnall Gleeson does not have a girlfriend.
Domhnall Gleeson’s commercial success has been significant in a relatively short career as an actor and director. Domhnall Gleeson’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 50 crores (USD 7 Million).
Domhnall Gleeson’s award-wins include several renowned acting awards as well as numerous award nominations too. The list of Domhnall Gleeson’s awards include winning the:
- Berlin International Film Festival’s 2011 Shooting Stars Award
- Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role in Television for his acting in ‘When Harvey Met Bob’ (2011)
- Hamptons International Film Festival’s Breakthrough Performer Award for ‘Anna Karenina’ (2012)
- Irish Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor – Film for his role in ‘Anna Karenina’ (2012)
- Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film for ‘Frank (2015)
Apart from winning these prestigious awards Domhnall Gleeson has also had around 12 award nominations in his career too.
Interesting Facts About Domhnall Gleeson
- Domhnall Gleeson began acting when he appeared in his school production of ‘Grease’ and ‘King Lear’.
- Domhnall Gleeson has appeared along side his father, veteran Irish Hollywood actor Brendan Gleeson in numerous films till date.
- Domhnall Gleeson rose to fame with his role as Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter movie series and then later shot to stardom with his role as General Hux in the latest Star Wars movies.
- Domhnall Gleeson’s most recent role in the live-action adaptation of ‘Peter Rabbit’ is getting rave reviews.
- Domhnall Gleeson has the honor to have had 3 of his movies nominated for the Oscar Award for Best Picture – True Grit (2010), The Revenant (2015) and Brooklyn (2015).
