Quick Facts
Born:
1970-04-21
Birthplace:
Dublin, Ireland
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Glen Hansard
Acting
The MovieWise Take
Refining cinematic analysis...
Biography
Glen Hansard (born 21 April 1970) is the Academy Award–winning principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for Irish group The Frames and one half of folk rock duo, The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA winning film The Commitments, as well as starring the film Once.
His song "Falling Slowly" from Once, co-written with Markéta Irglová, won the Academy-Award for Best Original Song in 2007, and between 2007–2008 earned him ten other major nominations or awards.
His song "Falling Slowly" from Once, co-written with Markéta Irglová, won the Academy-Award for Best Original Song in 2007, and between 2007–2008 earned him ten other major nominations or awards.
Known For
The Simpsons
Irish Guy (voice)
Once
Guy
The Commitments
Outspan Foster
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
Cyrano
Guard
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Parenthood
Glen Hansard
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Cyrano MOVIE | Guard |
| 2021 | Breaking Out MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021 MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Come On Up to the House MOVIE | Himself |
| 2018 | The Camino Voyage MOVIE | Himself |