Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor and film director recognized for his contributions to international cinema and television. Gleeson has received three IFTA Awards, two BIFAs, a Primetime Emmy Award, and nominations for a BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Academy Award.

Gleeson is widely known for his portrayal of Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films. His filmography includes supporting roles in "Braveheart," "Michael Collins," "28 Days Later," "Gangs of New York," "Cold Mountain," "Suffragette," "Paddington 2," and "The Tragedy of Macbeth." He has taken on leading roles in "The General," "In Bruges," "The Guard," "Calvary," "Frankie," and "The Banshees of Inisherin," earning nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in "The Banshees of Inisherin."

Gleeson won a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the television film "Into the Storm." He also received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance as Donald Trump in the Showtime series "The Comey Rule." Gleeson starred in the crime series "Mr. Mercedes" and received an Emmy Award nomination for his work in Stephen Frears' Sundance TV series "State of the Union." He has also hosted "Saturday Night Live." Gleeson's career spans drama, crime, and historical genres, and he is recognized for his work in both film and television.