Brendan Gleeson
- Born: 30 Nov, 1955
A burly redhead, Brendan Gleeson first gained notice as Haimish, one of the mates of Mel Gibson's William Wallace in the Oscar-winning epic "Braveheart" (1995). But the actor had already amassed an impressive resume. A Dublin native, Gleeson had harbored a desire to perform as a child, and began by appearing in local plays and concerts. At age 18, he even briefly spent time as a street musician. While completing his education at University College, Gleeson continued to act but a disastrous audition for the famed Abbey Theater led him to pursue a career as a high school teacher. Still, he kept his hand in the arts, performing, writing and directing for Paul Mercier's company The Passion Machine. After a decade in the classroom, and at Mercier's urging, Gleeson opted to pursue his ...
FAMILY & COMPANIONS
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- children : has four
- wife Mary Gleeson: married c. 1982
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