Gleeson slips on the gumshoes for Steven King TV series Irish actor Brendan Gleeson has landed a role as an ex-cop in a ten-part television adaptation of Steven King's detective novel, Mr Mercedes. Entertainment • 26 May 16
Gleeson slips on the gumshoes for Steven King TV series Irish actor Brendan Gleeson has landed a role as an ex-cop in a ten-part television adaptation of Steven King's detective novel, Mr Mercedes. Entertainment • 26 May 16
Brendan Gleeson making return to comedy as Mr Cranky Brendan Gleeson is Australia-bound for a new crime-comedy called Mr Cranky. Entertainment • 09 Feb 16
Brendan Gleeson making return to comedy as Mr Cranky Brendan Gleeson is Australia-bound for a new crime-comedy called Mr Cranky. Entertainment • 09 Feb 16
Irish stars set sail in Heart of the Sea trailer The final trailer for In the Heart of the Sea, the adventure which includes Irish actors Brendan Gleeson, Sam Keeley and Cillian Murphy among its cast, has been unveiled ahead of the film's December release – if you suffer from seasickness hold on tight. Entertainment • 02 Nov 15
Irish stars set sail in Heart of the Sea trailer The final trailer for In the Heart of the Sea, the adventure which includes Irish actors Brendan Gleeson, Sam Keeley and Cillian Murphy among its cast, has been unveiled ahead of the film's December release – if you suffer from seasickness hold on tight. Entertainment • 02 Nov 15
Brendan says Domnhall won't dish about Star Wars Brendan Gleeson says that his son Domnhall won't tell him anything about his upcoming role in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Entertainment • 10 Oct 15
Brendan says Domnhall won't dish about Star Wars Brendan Gleeson says that his son Domnhall won't tell him anything about his upcoming role in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Entertainment • 10 Oct 15
Gleeson and Fricker named Dublin's top actors Dublin cinema-goers have named Artane man Brendan Gleeson as their favourite actor and Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker as their top actress in a survey commissioned ahead of the opening of a new cinema in the Dublin suburb of Finglas. Entertainment • 07 Oct 15
Gleeson and Fricker named Dublin's top actors Dublin cinema-goers have named Artane man Brendan Gleeson as their favourite actor and Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker as their top actress in a survey commissioned ahead of the opening of a new cinema in the Dublin suburb of Finglas. Entertainment • 07 Oct 15
Watch! Brendan Gleeson in Suffragette trailer Ahead of its world premiere at the London Film Festival on October 7, the trailer for the Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep and Brendan Gleeson-starring historical drama Suffragette has been released – watch it here. Entertainment • 05 Jun 15
Watch! Brendan Gleeson in Suffragette trailer Ahead of its world premiere at the London Film Festival on October 7, the trailer for the Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep and Brendan Gleeson-starring historical drama Suffragette has been released – watch it here. Entertainment • 05 Jun 15
Brendan Gleeson celebrates 60th birthday Brendan Gleeson celebrates his 60th birthday today, so we've taken a trip down memory lane and rounded up some of our favourite photos and clips of the legendary actor. Entertainment • 30 Mar 15
Brendan Gleeson celebrates 60th birthday Brendan Gleeson celebrates his 60th birthday today, so we've taken a trip down memory lane and rounded up some of our favourite photos and clips of the legendary actor. Entertainment • 30 Mar 15
Gleeson to begin filming WWII drama Principal photography will begin in Germany on Friday on Alone in Berlin, the World War II drama which stars Brendan Gleeson and Emma Thompson and is based on Hans Fallada's acclaimed novel of the same name. Entertainment • 27 Mar 15
Gleeson to begin filming WWII drama Principal photography will begin in Germany on Friday on Alone in Berlin, the World War II drama which stars Brendan Gleeson and Emma Thompson and is based on Hans Fallada's acclaimed novel of the same name. Entertainment • 27 Mar 15
US deal done for Gleeson-starring Suffragette Distributor Focus Features has acquired the North American rights to Suffragette, the historical drama starring Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan and Brendan Gleeson. Entertainment • 19 Mar 15
US deal done for Gleeson-starring Suffragette Distributor Focus Features has acquired the North American rights to Suffragette, the historical drama starring Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan and Brendan Gleeson. Entertainment • 19 Mar 15
Gleeson and Murphy's Heart of the Sea pushed back The release date for In the Heart of the Sea, the adventure epic which includes Irish actors Brendan Gleeson, Sam Keeley and Cillian Murphy among its cast, has been put back from March to December so that it will be prominent during Oscars season. Entertainment • 15 Jan 15
Gleeson and Murphy's Heart of the Sea pushed back The release date for In the Heart of the Sea, the adventure epic which includes Irish actors Brendan Gleeson, Sam Keeley and Cillian Murphy among its cast, has been put back from March to December so that it will be prominent during Oscars season. Entertainment • 15 Jan 15
Aaron Paul gives Gleeson play rave review Aaron Paul went to see Brendan, Domhnall and Brian Gleeson's play The Walworth Farce while in Dublin during the week and he absolutely loved it. Entertainment • 16 Jan 15
Aaron Paul gives Gleeson play rave review Aaron Paul went to see Brendan, Domhnall and Brian Gleeson's play The Walworth Farce while in Dublin during the week and he absolutely loved it. Entertainment • 16 Jan 15
Watch! In the Heart of the Sea trailer The full trailer for In the Heart of the Sea, the adventure epic which includes Irish actors Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson and Sam Keeley among its cast, has been released - watch it here. Entertainment • 27 Dec 14
Watch! In the Heart of the Sea trailer The full trailer for In the Heart of the Sea, the adventure epic which includes Irish actors Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson and Sam Keeley among its cast, has been released - watch it here. Entertainment • 27 Dec 14
Gleesons among Late Late guests Brendan Gleeson and sons Brian and Domhnall will be among Ryan Tubridy's guests on the Late Late Show on RTÉ One tonight at 9:35pm. Entertainment • 12 Dec 14
Gleesons among Late Late guests Brendan Gleeson and sons Brian and Domhnall will be among Ryan Tubridy's guests on the Late Late Show on RTÉ One tonight at 9:35pm. Entertainment • 12 Dec 14
Great night for Irish at the BIFAs in London Irish actors Brendan Gleeson and Andrew Scott as well as composer Stephen Rennicks were among the winners at the British Independent Film Awards in London on Sunday night. Entertainment • 09 Dec 14
Great night for Irish at the BIFAs in London Irish actors Brendan Gleeson and Andrew Scott as well as composer Stephen Rennicks were among the winners at the British Independent Film Awards in London on Sunday night. Entertainment • 09 Dec 14
Fassbender, Gleeson among British indie nominees Michael Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson and Andrew Scott are among a number of Irish nominees for this year's British Independent Film Awards. Entertainment • 04 Nov 14
Fassbender, Gleeson among British indie nominees Michael Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson and Andrew Scott are among a number of Irish nominees for this year's British Independent Film Awards. Entertainment • 04 Nov 14
Film Review: The Grand Seduction Brendan Gleeson's new film is now in cinemas. John Byrne says it will do your heart good. Entertainment • 29 Aug 14
Film Review: The Grand Seduction Brendan Gleeson's new film is now in cinemas. John Byrne says it will do your heart good. Entertainment • 29 Aug 14
Watch! Exclusive The Grand Seduction clip The Grand Seduction, the new comedy starring Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch, is in cinemas now – check out this exclusive clip from one of the most heartwarming films of the year. Entertainment • 29 Aug 14
Watch! Exclusive The Grand Seduction clip The Grand Seduction, the new comedy starring Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch, is in cinemas now – check out this exclusive clip from one of the most heartwarming films of the year. Entertainment • 29 Aug 14
Calvary and The Guard characters to return Calvary and The Guard director John Michael McDonagh has told RTÉ TEN that some of the characters from both box office hits will return in his next film with Brendan Gleeson, the London-set The Lame Shall Enter First. Entertainment • 12 Aug 14
Calvary and The Guard characters to return Calvary and The Guard director John Michael McDonagh has told RTÉ TEN that some of the characters from both box office hits will return in his next film with Brendan Gleeson, the London-set The Lame Shall Enter First. Entertainment • 12 Aug 14
Gleeson tipped as 'Dark Horse' Oscar contender Influential US film website Indiewire has included Brendan Gleeson among its "Dark Horses" for a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance in Calvary. Entertainment • 09 Aug 14
Gleeson tipped as 'Dark Horse' Oscar contender Influential US film website Indiewire has included Brendan Gleeson among its "Dark Horses" for a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance in Calvary. Entertainment • 09 Aug 14
Watch! Brendan Gleeson in The Grand Seduction The Grand Seduction, the new comedy starring Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch, is released on August 29, and it looks like we're set for some good fish-out-of-water laughs. Entertainment • 12 Jun 14
Watch! Brendan Gleeson in The Grand Seduction The Grand Seduction, the new comedy starring Brendan Gleeson and Taylor Kitsch, is released on August 29, and it looks like we're set for some good fish-out-of-water laughs. Entertainment • 12 Jun 14
Fassbender to play Gleeson's son in new film Michael Fassbender has signed on to star in Trespass Against Us alongside Brendan Gleeson and Love/Hate's Killian Scott. Entertainment • 31 May 14
Fassbender to play Gleeson's son in new film Michael Fassbender has signed on to star in Trespass Against Us alongside Brendan Gleeson and Love/Hate's Killian Scott. Entertainment • 31 May 14
Gleeson must "do weights" for next McDonagh film Calvary and The Guard director John Michael McDonagh has said that actor Brendan Gleeson will have to go to the gym to prepare for their third film together, The Lame Shall Enter First. Entertainment • 29 Apr 14
Gleeson must "do weights" for next McDonagh film Calvary and The Guard director John Michael McDonagh has said that actor Brendan Gleeson will have to go to the gym to prepare for their third film together, The Lame Shall Enter First. Entertainment • 29 Apr 14
Watch: New Calvary clip A new clip from the Brendan Gleeson-starring Calvary has been released. Entertainment • 04 Mar 14
Watch: New Calvary clip A new clip from the Brendan Gleeson-starring Calvary has been released. Entertainment • 04 Mar 14
Gleeson joins Streep in Suffragette film Brendan Gleeson is to star opposite Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Romola Garai, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw and Samuel West in the new film Suffragette. Entertainment • 21 Feb 14
Gleeson joins Streep in Suffragette film Brendan Gleeson is to star opposite Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Romola Garai, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw and Samuel West in the new film Suffragette. Entertainment • 21 Feb 14
JDIFF opens with Calvary's Irish premiere Actor Brendan Gleeson was joined by his Calvary director and co-stars at the film's Irish premiere at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in the Savoy Cinema on Thursday night. Entertainment • 14 Feb 14
JDIFF opens with Calvary's Irish premiere Actor Brendan Gleeson was joined by his Calvary director and co-stars at the film's Irish premiere at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in the Savoy Cinema on Thursday night. Entertainment • 14 Feb 14
