Domhnall Gleeson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Domhnall Gleeson
Gleeson at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Domhnall Gleeson (1983-05-12) 12 May 1983 (age 42) Dublin, Ireland
Education	Dublin Institute of Technology (BA)
Occupation	Actor screenwriter
Years active	2001–present
Spouse(s)	Juliette Bonass ​ (m. 2023)​
Parent(s)	Brendan Gleeson (father)
Relatives	Brian Gleeson (brother)

Domhnall Gleeson (born May 12, 1983) is an Irish actor and screenwriter. He is the son of famous actor Brendan Gleeson. Domhnall first became known for playing Bill Weasley in the last two Harry Potter movies.

He has starred in many popular films. These include the romantic comedy About Time and the science fiction movie Ex Machina. He also played General Hux in the Star Wars sequel movies. In 2023, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role in the TV series The Patient.

About Domhnall Gleeson

His Early Life

Domhnall Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland. He grew up in Malahide, County Dublin. He is the oldest of four boys. His father, Brendan Gleeson, is also a well-known actor. One of his brothers, Brian, is also an actor.

Domhnall went to Malahide Community School. There, he acted in school plays like Grease. Later, he studied Media Arts at the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Starting His Acting Career

After college, Domhnall started directing and writing short films and plays. His first TV appearance was in the show Rebel Heart in 2001. He made his movie debut in 2004 in a short film called Six Shooter. His father also starred in this film. It even won an Oscar!

In 2006, Domhnall starred in the movie Studs with his father. He also acted in a Broadway play called The Lieutenant of Inishmore. For this role, he received a Tony Award nomination, which is a very big honor in theater.

In 2008, he was part of an Irish comedy show called Your Bad Self. In 2009, it was announced that he would play Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movies. His father, Brendan, played Alastor Moody in the same series. Domhnall wasn't sure about acting with his father at first. He worried people might think his father helped him get roles. But he changed his mind and joined the cast.

Becoming a Movie Star

Domhnall Gleeson at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival

In 2010, Domhnall appeared in the movie Never Let Me Go. Then came the Harry Potter films in 2010 and 2011. Playing Bill Weasley helped him become known to many more people around the world. He also had a small role in the Western film True Grit.

He played Bob Geldof, who organized the famous 1985 Live Aid concert, in the TV movie When Harvey Met Bob. For this role, Domhnall won an Ifta Award for Best Actor in 2011.

In 2012, he starred in the historical romance Anna Karenina. Critics praised his performance in the film. He also had a role in the science fiction action film Dredd.

In 2013, Domhnall was in an episode of the science fiction show Black Mirror called "Be Right Back". He played a man who comes back to his girlfriend as a robot clone. Later that year, he starred in the romantic comedy About Time. He played a young man who can travel through time to win over a girl.

In 2014, Domhnall played a musician in the movie Frank. He also had a small role in the Irish drama Calvary with his father. His last movie of 2014 was the war film Unbroken, directed by Angelina Jolie. He played a soldier lost at sea during World War II. He lost a lot of weight for this role.

Mainstream Movies and TV Shows

2015 was a very busy year for Domhnall. He appeared in four movies that were all nominated for Oscars!

• Ex Machina: He played a programmer who tests a smart robot. This movie was praised by critics.
• Brooklyn: He played a romantic interest in this period drama.
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens: He joined the Star Wars universe as the strict General Hux. He continued this role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
• The Revenant: He co-starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in this Western film.

Gleeson at a premiere for Brooklyn in September 2015

In 2016, Domhnall narrated the BBC Two nature show Earth's Greatest Spectacles. In 2017, he played A. A. Milne, the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh, in the movie Goodbye Christopher Robin.

In 2018, Domhnall starred in Peter Rabbit, a movie based on the famous children's books. He played Thomas McGregor. The movie was very popular and made a lot of money. He also appeared in the supernatural thriller The Little Stranger.

In 2020, Domhnall started starring in more TV shows. He was in the HBO comedy thriller series Run. In 2021, he co-created and starred in the Irish comedy show Frank of Ireland with his brother Brian.

He also returned to theater in 2021, starring in the play Medicine. He received great reviews for his performance. In 2022, he starred in the limited series The Patient, which earned him Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations. In 2023, he played John Dean in the political miniseries White House Plumbers.

Domhnall also appeared in a music video for the Irish singer Hozier in 2023. He has several new movies coming out, including Echo Valley and Fountain of Youth.

Domhnall's Personal Life

Domhnall with his father Brendan at the Toronto Film Festival 2015

Domhnall Gleeson lives in Ballsbridge, Dublin. He and his father, Brendan, both love the English football team Aston Villa. He has said that watching them win a big game in 2015 was one of the "great days of my life."

Domhnall has been in a relationship with Irish producer Juliette Bonass since they met in college. They got married in 2023. They have worked together on several projects.

He is also good friends with other Irish actors like Laurence Kinlan and Tadhg Murphy.

Domhnall and his father are ambassadors for St. Francis Hospice in Dublin. This hospice provides care for people at the end of their lives. In 2013, Domhnall created comedy sketches called Immatürity For Charity to raise money for the hospice. His father and brother also appeared in these sketches.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Stage Plays

Audio Roles

Music Videos

• "De Selby (Part 2)" - Hozier

Video Games

Theme Park Attractions

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Domhnall Gleeson para niños