Brendan Gleeson

Actors

Birthday

Date : 29 March Year : 1955

Age

71 Years Old

Birth Place

Dublin Ireland

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Relationship

Mary Gleeson (m. 1982)

Height

6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)

Parents

Frank Gleeson, Pat Gleeson

Nationality

Irish

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Estimated Wealth by period

$7M - 9 Million

Brendan Gleeson Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$400K - 600 K

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$7.50 Million

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Introduction

Brendan Gleeson is an acclaimed Irish actor known for his powerful screen presence, versatility, and ability to portray complex characters with depth and intensity. He has delivered memorable performances in both independent films and major Hollywood blockbusters.

Career

Early Debut: Began his acting career in the late 1980s with small roles in Irish television and theatre. He worked as a teacher before fully committing to acting in his thirties.

Breakthrough Role: Gained international attention with his role as Hamish in Braveheart (1995), followed by strong performances in Michael Collins (1996) and The General (1998).

Major Success: Became widely recognized for playing Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody in the Harry Potter film series (2005–2010). He also starred as Winston Churchill in the acclaimed TV movie Into the Storm (2009).

Critical Acclaim: Earned praise for roles in films like In Bruges (2008), The Guard (2011), Calvary (2014), and Paddington 2 (2017). He received a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the miniseries The Comey Rule (2020).

Recent Work: Starred in The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) alongside Colin Farrell, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He appeared in the sequel The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and continued working in high-profile projects through 2025-2026.

Family Life

Brendan Gleeson was born on March 29, 1955, in Dublin, Ireland. He has been married to Mary Gleeson since 1982. The couple has four sons, including actors Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson. He is known for his love of music and once played the fiddle in a band. He has a brother named Barry Gleeson.

Brendan Gleeson Net Worth

As of 2026, Brendan Gleeson’s net worth is estimated to be around $7 - 9 million. He has earned primarily through his long and successful acting career in film, television, and theatre.

Notable Achievements

Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for The Banshees of Inisherin (2023).
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for The Comey Rule (2020).
Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for his work in The Banshees of Inisherin and In Bruges.
Iconic role as Mad-Eye Moody in the Harry Potter franchise.
Highly respected performances in Irish cinema classics like The Guard and Calvary.
Successful family of actors with sons Domhnall and Brian also having prominent careers.

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