Glen Hansard
Acting
BIRTHDAY
Apr 21st, 1970
PASSED
Jul 29th, 2026
PLACE OF BIRTH
Dublin, Ireland
BIOGRAPHY
Glen James Hansard (21 April 1970 – 29 July 2026) was an Oscar winning Irish singer-songwriter and musician. From 1990, he was the frontman of the Irish rock band the Frames, with whom he released six studio albums, four of which reached the top ten of the Irish Album Charts. He was one half of folk rock duo the Swell Season before releasing his debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, in 2012. His second album Didn't He Ramble (2015), was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.
BIOGRAPHY
Glen James Hansard (21 April 1970 – 29 July 2026) was an Oscar winning Irish singer-songwriter and musician. From 1990, he was the frontman of the Irish rock band the Frames, with whom he released six studio albums, four of which reached the top ten of the Irish Album Charts. He was one half of folk rock duo the Swell Season before releasing his debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, in 2012. His second album Didn't He Ramble (2015), was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.
Movie Credits
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Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Self
Once
Guy
The Commitments
Outspan Foster
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
Self
Cyrano
Guard
Breaking Out
Self
Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story
The Swell Season
Self
Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021
The Frames: In the Deep Shade
Himself
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Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
as Self
This feature-length documentary explores the life of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah.
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Once
as Guy
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
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The Commitments
as Outspan Foster
Jimmy Rabbitte, just a thick-ya out of school, gets a brilliant idea: to put a soul band together in Barrytown, his slum home in north Dublin. First he needs musicians and singers: things slowly start to click when he finds three fine-voiced females virtually in his back yard, a lead singer (Deco) at a wedding, and, responding to his ad, an aging trumpet player, Joey "The Lips" Fagan.
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Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
as Self
Filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before.
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Cyrano
as Guard
A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.
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Breaking Out
as Self
Filmed over 10 years and covering a lifetime, Breaking Out is the story of singer and musician Fergus O’Farrell, an artist whose unique talent inspired a generation of songwriters and touched thousands of lives, even as his own was slipping away.
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Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story
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This heartfelt story charts singer-songwriter Mic Christopher's humble beginnings busking on the streets of Dublin, his rise to rock star, the near fatal accident that nearly left him millimeters from death, through to his final year where he lead an entire generation of Irish musicians onto fame, success and new artistic highs. Told through the eyes of those whose lives he touched (Oscar-winner Glen Hansard, writer/actor Sharon Horgan, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Bronagh Gallagher, Josh Ritter, Lisa Hannigan, Rónán Ó'Snodaigh and many more. This epic story of extraordinary music and friendship will both touch and inspire.
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The Swell Season
as Self
In 2008, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova captivated audiences and earned two Academy Awards for their musical collaboration in the film Once. As their fictional romance blurred with reality, they fell in love, recorded an album, and embarked on a world tour.
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Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021
as
Eddie Vedder plays live at Ohana Festival, Dana Point, CA on September 25th 2021. >> EDDIE VEDDER: Don't Be Shy (Cat Stevens cover), Far Behind, Rise, Wishlist (Pearl Jam song), Society (Jerry Hannan cover) (with Glen Hansard) >> EDDIE VEDDER & THE EARTHLINGS: Drive (R.E.M. cover) (no break between solo set and band set), I'll Be Waiting, Tender Mercies, The Haves, My Father's Daughter (Olivia Vedder cover) (with Olivia Vedder), Hard Sun (Indio cover), Long Way, Should I Stay or Should I Go (The Clash cover), Corduroy (Pearl Jam song), I'm One (The Who cover), Better Man (Pearl Jam song) (with "People Have the Power" outro), Precious (Pretenders cover), Give Blood (Pete Townshend cover) >> ENCORE: Rockin' in the Free World (Neil Young cover)
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The Frames: In the Deep Shade
as Himself
In The Deep Shade is a feature length film about The Frames. Filmmaker Conor Masterson worked closely with the band over 18 months, beginning on their 20th anniversary tour in 2010. 'The Frames have always been very positive collaborators. I felt this was an opportunity to make a film that could explore their creativity as people and musicians as well as capturing some of their very dynamic and exciting live performances in close up.'
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Jeff Buckley: You and I
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Jeff Buckley's rare and remarkable unearthed recording sessions discovered in the Sony Music archives, marking the 20th anniversary for his 'Grace' album.
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The Swell Season: One Step Away
as Himself
Recorded at the Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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The Camino Voyage
as Himself
A crew including a Writer, two Musicians, an Artist and a Stonemason embark on the Camino by sea, in a traditional boat that they built themselves on an inspiring, and dangerous, 2,500 km modern day Celtic odyssey all the way from Ireland to Northern Spain.
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Shelter me: Apollo House
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Come On Up to the House
as Himself
At the end of the summer in 2018, Glen Hansard and The Footsbarn Travelling Theatre traveled around Ireland, pitching a beautiful circus tent in four remote locations. They used the space for music, theatre, poetry, and there was even room made for fun, joy and laughter. Filmmaker Myles O’Reilly documented the madness.
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The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street
as Self
Glen Hansard takes a look back at the most memorable moments from the Grafton Street busk over the years with powerful new live performances from Dermot Kennedy and Irish Women in Harmony, all to raise awareness and funds to address homelessness.
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The Forward Journey
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Follows the recording of The Swell Season’s album "Forward"
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Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
as Self
Filmed over two nights at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration brings together a big-name lineup of performers to pay tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. Seal, James Taylor, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Graham Nash and more perform songs from Mitchell’s extensive catalog of 19 studio albums. The celebration culminates with all of the stars performing Big Yellow Taxi and presenting a birthday cake to Joni on stage.
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Glen Hansard - The Making of Don+ Settle
as Himself
Short documentary about the making of Glen Hansard’s record at Funkhaus Berlin.
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TV Credits
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The Simpsons
Irish Guy (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Live from the Artists Den
Self
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
Other Voices
Host — Presenter
Parenthood
Glen Hansard
The Oscars
Self
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The Simpsons
as Irish Guy (voice)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Live from the Artists Den
as Self
A concert showcase that features music artists performing in unique settings, such as museums, temples and synagogues. The series also features interview segments with the artists.
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Off Camera with Sam Jones
as Self
Photographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development before fame, their passions beyond their careers, and gives them a space to open up about their insight into their business and their own abilities. Filmed in black and white, with a few deep cushion chairs and sparse set, the show relies on Sam's ability to relate to the guests and their will to speak freely with him.
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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC in the United States. The hour-long show premiered on March 2, 2009, and is hosted by actor, comedian and performer Jimmy Fallon, an alumnus of Saturday Night Live. Hip hop/neo soul band The Roots serve as the show's house band, and Steve Higgins is the show's announcer.
The third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman, the program originates from NBC Studio 6B in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The show typically opens with a brief monologue from Fallon, followed by a comedy "desk piece," as well as prerecorded segments and audience competitions. The next segment is devoted to a celebrity interview, with guests ranging from actors and musicians to media personalities and political figures. The show then closes with either a musical or comedy performance. The show frequently employs digital media into its comedy, which has become crucial to its success. Fallon has been appointed to become the next host of The Tonight Show, where he will succeed the current host Jay Leno at the conclusion of the 2014 Winter Olympics, with fellow SNL alum Seth Meyers slated to replace Fallon.
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Other Voices
as Host — Presenter
Other Voices is a television series broadcast on RTÉ Two in Ireland, usually on a Wednesday night. It features live musical performances and interviews from many Irish and international musicians. Filming of the live performances is usually in the intimate setting of the 200-year-old Church of St James in Dingle, County Kerry.
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Parenthood
as Glen Hansard
The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
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The Oscars
as Self
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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