Portrait of Brendan Gleeson

Acting

Brendan Gleeson

Titles
97movies23TV shows
movies and TV shows
Career
1990: 1 title1991: 1 title1992: 0 titles1993: 1 title1994: 0 titles1995: 1 title1996: 3 titles1997: 5 titles1998: 1 title1999: 2 titles2000: 4 titles2001: 2 titles2002: 2 titles2003: 1 title2004: 4 titles2005: 3 titles2006: 2 titles2007: 2 titles2008: 1 title2009: 3 titles2010: 2 titles2011: 2 titles2012: 4 titles2013: 2 titles2014: 5 titles2015: 3 titles2016: 5 titles2017: 2 titles2018: 2 titles2019: 2 titles2020: 1 title2021: 2 titles2022: 3 titles2023: 1 title2024: 1 title2025: 1 title
19902025
Leading roles
59
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score66/100
Highest rated
Poster for The Secret of Kells
The Secret of Kells
GoodWatch score83/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 73 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 5.1 versus catalog average 4.8EnergyHeart: 4.3 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.6 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.2 versus catalog average 5.7WorldCraft: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.4CraftStyle: 6.4 versus catalog average 6.0Style
Brendan Gleeson Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Pop Culture
    1.3, average 2.2
  • Showbiz
    0.5, average 1.2

Main genres

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Recurring tags

  • Character-Driven 9
  • Character Study 8
  • Political Intrigue 6
  • Historical Drama 6
  • Irish History 5
  • Gritty Realism 4
  • Coming-of-Age 4
  • Social Commentary 4
  • Psychological Drama 3
  • Moral Ambiguity 3
  • Fast-Paced 3
  • Emotional Journey 3

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

15
TypeAllMovies92TV shows15
RoleAnyActing15Appearances9
ScoreAny60+70+80+
DecadeAny1980s22000s22010s32020s5Upcoming3
GenreAnyDrama6Documentary4Comedy4Mystery3Animation2Action & Adventure2War & Politics2Sci-Fi & Fantasy1Kids1
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DecadesScores
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Upcoming

3 titles
Poster for The Good Daughter

TV show · as Rusty

Poster for Far Cry

TV show

2020s

5 titles · average score 68
Poster for Kerry: Tides of Time

TV show · as Narrator

Poster for The Irish Civil War

TV show · as Narrator

Poster for The Burren: Heart of Stone

TV show · as Narrator

GoodWatch66
Poster for Frank of Ireland

TV show · as Liam

GoodWatch71
Poster for The Comey Rule

TV show · as Donald Trump

2010s

3 titles · average score 75
GoodWatch73
Poster for State of the Union

TV show · as Scott

GoodWatch76
Poster for Mr. Mercedes

TV show · as Detective Bill Hodges

2000s

2 titles · average score 63
Poster for Creating the World of Harry Potter

TV show · as Self / (archive footage)

GoodWatch63
Poster for Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks

TV show · as Ferny Toro (voice)

1980s

2 titles · average score 82
GoodWatch82
Poster for The Simpsons

TV show · as Joe Quimby Sr. (voice)

Poster for 4 Play

TV show · as Farmer

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