Domhnall Gleeson Actor Date of Birth: 12.05.1983 Country: Ireland

1. Early Life and Education
2. Early Film and Television Roles
3. "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars"
4. Critical Acclaim
5. Collaboration with Keira Knightley

Early Life and Education

Domhnall Gleeson, born in Dublin, Ireland in 1983, is the son of acclaimed actor Brendan Gleeson. After completing his education, Gleeson pursued a career in filmmaking, both as an actor and screenwriter.

Early Film and Television Roles

Gleeson made his on-screen debut in 2006, co-starring with his father in the film "Studs." He went on to appear in the comedy "Boy Eats Girl" (2008) and the film "Six Shooter" (2008). On television, he portrayed Tadhg Murphy in the series "The Last Furlong."

"Harry Potter" and "Star Wars"

In 2009, Gleeson was cast as Bill Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." He also played the role of General Hux in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy starting in "The Force Awakens" (2015).

Critical Acclaim

Gleeson's portrayal of Bob Geldof in "When Harvey Met Bob" (2010) earned him the IFTA Award for Best Actor. He further garnered critical recognition for his roles in "Never Let Me Go" (2010), "True Grit" (2010), and "Brooklyn" (2015).

Collaboration with Keira Knightley

Gleeson has collaborated with Keira Knightley on multiple projects, including "Never Let Me Go" and "Anna Karenina" (2012), in which he played Konstantin Levin. His versatile acting skills have allowed him to portray a wide range of characters, from historical figures to fictional heroes.