Brendan Gleeson is a famous Irish actor who is best known for his work on the big screen. He has also directed a few films. He has an impressive net worth of around $4 million.

His career took off in 1990 with the Jim Sheridan-directed movie ‘The Field,’ where he portrayed a quarryman. Then came the Oscar-winning film ‘Braveheart,’ which starred Mel Gibson.

Born on March 29, 1955

After a few years of playing the occasional role in theater, Gleeson finally made his film debut at 34-years old with a supporting turn as the right hand man to Mel Gibson’s William Wallace in the blockbuster movie Braveheart. After that, he began landing more roles in movies and television.

He has played leading roles in productions like The General (1998), In Bruges (2008), The Guard (2011), and Calvary (2014). He has also been nominated for several awards and won some, including the Boston Online Film Critics Association Award for best actor and the British Independent Film Awards for his role in the movie Suffragette (2015).

Gleeson and his wife, Mary Weldon, have been married since 1982 and have four sons: Brian, Domhnall, Rory, and Fergus. The family lives in the well-off Dublin area of Malahide. They have reportedly recently moved to another house in equally upmarket Howth. The actor’s love for his family may have something to do with why he opted out of moving to L.A. during the COVID-19 travel ban.

Married

Brendan Gleeson is married to Mary Weldon. They have four children, including Domhnall who is also an actor. The Gleesons live in Malahide, a posh suburb of Dublin. They also have a home in the equally wealthy village of Howth.

Gleeson began his acting career as a teacher but quit the profession to pursue his passion for acting. He started out in semi-professional and then professional productions around Dublin. He soon became a household name in Ireland for his roles in film and TV.

He appeared in big period movies such as Michael Collins and Gangs of New York. He has also been cast in other blockbusters like Cold Mountain, Troy, and Kingdom of Heaven.

Gleeson recently co-starred with Colin Farrell in the acclaimed film The Banshees of Inisherin. He is also set to star in Joker: Folie a Deux, which will feature Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. The actor has a number of other upcoming projects as well.

Children

Brendan Gleeson’s children have also followed in his footsteps and have made a name for themselves as actors. The actor is the father of four sons: Domhnall, Fergus, Brian, and Rory. They all act and have worked with their dad on various projects.

Currently, Gleeson is working on The Banshees of Inisherin and will reunite with Colin Farrell and director Martin McDonagh, who previously worked with the actor in In Bruges and The Guard. 

Brian and Domhnall Gleeson both starred in Enda Walsh’s play The Walworth Farce in 2015. The two appeared together again in Mother! and the Amazon Prime series Frank of Ireland. In 2018, their short film Psychic debuted at the Galway Film Fleadh. Their brother Rory has been less involved in the entertainment industry but has written and composed music.

Net Worth

Gleeson has accumulated a sizable amount of wealth over his long acting career. He began with minor roles and has played many high-profile characters. He has appeared in a number of popular movies and is also a renowned director. He has a net worth of about $8 million.

He has worked with some of the top directors in Hollywood, including John Boorman and M. Night Shyamalan. His work in big period films has gained him a lot of recognition.