Domhnall Gleeson Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 77 kg |
Date of Birth | May 12, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Green |
Domhnall Gleeson is an Irish actor and screenwriter who is best known for portraying roles such as Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, Russell Allen Phillips in Unbroken, Tim Lake in About Time, Caleb Smith in Ex Machina, Captain Andrew Henry in The Revenant, Jim Farrell in Brooklyn, and General Armitage Hux in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. He has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Boy Eats Girl, Never Let Me Go, American Made, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Black Mirror, Your Bad Self, White House Plumbers, The Patient, and many more. His theatre credits include plays like The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Walworth Farce, and Great Expectations. For his acting skills, Domhnall has been honored with numerous awards such as the Irish Film and Television Award.
Born Name
Domhnall Gleeson
Nick Name
Donal Gleeson
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Dublin, Ireland
Nationality
Education
Domhnall attended Malahide Community School.
After graduating from Malahide, Gleeson enrolled himself into Dublin Institute of Technology where later, he achieved a degree in Media Arts.
Occupation
Actor, Writer, Director
Family
- Father – Brendan Gleeson (Actor)
- Mother – Mary (nee Weldon) Gleeson
- Siblings – Brian Gleeson (Younger Brother) (Actor), Fergus Gleeson (Younger Brother), Rory Gleeson (Younger Brother)
Manager
Domhnall Gleeson is signed with –
- The Agency
- Paradigm Agency N.Y.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Domhnall Gleeson dated –
- Juliette Bonass – In the past, Gleeson has been RUMORed for having a fling with the Irish producer, Juliette Bonass.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Accent
- Red hair
- Medium Stubble beard
Best Known For
His acts as Bill Weasley in the movie series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2 (2010, 2011).
First Film
In 2004, Domhnall acted as Cashier in the short action movie Six Shooter.
Eventually, Gleeson had his first feature film appearance in 2005 when he performed as Bernard in the horror-comedy film Boy Eats Girl.
First TV Show
In 2005, Gleeson appeared in 3 episodes of the Irish comedy-drama TV series The Last Furlong as Sean Flanagan.
Personal Trainer
Gleeson’s trademark is his slim build. It is obvious that the actor doesn’t spend time in the gym working on his body.
Domhnall Gleeson Favorite Things
- Richard Curtis Movie – Notting Hill (1999)
- Places in London & Cornwall when it comes to filming – The beach and the pink house
- Onscreen Couple – Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray in the movie Double Indemnity (1944)
Source – GlamourMagazine.co.uk
Domhnall Gleeson Facts
- The correct pronunciation of his name is “dow-nuhl glee-zn”.
- He began writing and directing the movies right after his graduation.
- Domhnall achieved the 2011 Ifta Award for Best Actor in the TV series for When Harvey Met Bob (2010) where he acted as Bob Geldof.
- Gleeson and his father are avid fans of the English football club Aston Villa.
- In his lifetime, Domhnall has performed on stage and on screen.
- In 2006, he was nominated for the Tony Award for his acts in the black comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2001).
- He has played in several films that were nominated for the Academy Award including Ex Machina (2015), Brooklyn (2015), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and The Revenant (2015).