---
name: "Brendan Gleeson"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/brendan-gleeson"
fi1m_id: "brendan-gleeson"
imdb_id: "nm0322407"
tmdb_id: 2039
wikidata_id: "Q206659"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "29 March 1955"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 28
average_fi1m_score: 73
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 28
updated: "2026-10-25T04:11:24.304036+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Brendan Gleeson

## Identity

Brendan Gleeson

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/brendan-gleeson
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** brendan-gleeson
- **IMDb ID:** nm0322407
- **TMDB ID:** 2039
- **Wikidata ID:** Q206659
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Gleeson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206659, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322407/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2039

Actor. Born 29 March 1955 in Dublin, Ireland.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 29 March 1955, Dublin, Ireland
- **Active:** 1992–present
- **Frequently works with:** [Chris Clark](https://film.one/person/chris-clark.md), [Colin Farrell](https://film.one/person/colin-farrell.md), [David Heyman](https://film.one/person/david-heyman.md), [Flora Fernandez Marengo](https://film.one/person/flora-fernandez-marengo.md), [Graham Broadbent](https://film.one/person/graham-broadbent.md), [Joaquin Phoenix](https://film.one/person/joaquin-phoenix.md), [John Michael McDonagh](https://film.one/person/john-michael-mcdonagh.md), [Martin McDonagh](https://film.one/person/martin-mcdonagh.md)
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 1 Emmy (1 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 28 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 70 (5), 2000s 71 (10), 2010s 78 (8), 2020s 70 (5)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 73 to 69 across 27 titles
- **Score spread:** 9 at 80+, 16 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 6 of 22 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 17, Adventure 9, Comedy 7, Thriller 7, Action 5, Crime 5
- **Screen time:** 55 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $5,723m across 24 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Gleeson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206659, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322407/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2039

## Coming up

- *The Good Daughter* (2026-11-12), as Rusty — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-daughter.md)

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Edge of Tomorrow*](https://film.one/film/edge-of-tomorrow.md) (82), [*The Tragedy of Macbeth*](https://film.one/film/the-tragedy-of-macbeth.md) (80), [*Gangs of New York*](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md) (74), [*Braveheart*](https://film.one/film/braveheart.md) (68), [*Green Zone*](https://film.one/film/green-zone.md) (64)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Calvary*](https://film.one/film/calvary.md) (81), [*The Guard*](https://film.one/film/the-guard.md) (78), [*Spider-Noir*](https://film.one/tv/spider-noir.md) (67), [*H Is for Hawk*](https://film.one/film/h-is-for-hawk.md) (64)
- **HBO Max:** [*Paddington 2*](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md) (91), [*Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix.md) (68), [*Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-goblet-of-fire.md) (68)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Brendan Gleeson

> Brendan Gleeson can make a father's patience convincing with scarcely a movement, or make a joke feel like a warning. We rate his stillness and his comic timing; too many smaller parts rely on him to supply what the writing has left out.

In *Joker: Folie à Deux* (2024), Brendan Gleeson's Jackie Sullivan runs the wing with jokes and shoulder-claps. He makes us wary of the friendliness: the jokes sound as though they could turn ugly without warning. There is no need for a separate display of menace when he can make ordinary sociability carry it. Todd Phillips's film has plenty wrong with it, but Gleeson gives this stretch a credible reason for unease.

His international breakthrough as Hamish in *Braveheart* (1995) was followed by a leading role in *The General* (1998). Martin McDonagh gave him Ken, the hitman mentor in *In Bruges* (2008), with room for comedy and tenderness as well as threat. John Michael McDonagh's *Calvary* (2014) put his quiet authority at the centre as Father James Lavelle. *The Banshees of Inisherin* (2022) brought him back to Martin McDonagh, but a leading part has never been essential to his effectiveness.

*H Is for Hawk* (2025) needs him for only a handful of scenes as Helen's father. We were moved more than we expected by the two of them waiting in a field, because he takes the child's curiosity seriously without making a performance of being a good father. Director Philippa Lowthorpe lets him do almost nothing, and that is enough. Editor Nico Leunen returns to the flashbacks so often, however, that the film starts insisting on a feeling Gleeson has already earned.

In the series *Spider-Noir* (2026), his Silvermane is the only villain who seems to want something. Gleeson gives the small part enough weight that we notice how little the other villains have been given to do. The surrounding cast is also better than the material, and eight episodes stretch what would have worked better in six.

His American accent in *State of the Union* (2022) can sound effortful. We would start with *In Bruges*, where the comedy and the threat both have room to develop. His smaller parts are worth seeking out, but not indiscriminately. When his name is the chief attraction, check how much of the evening will be spent waiting for him to return.

## Biography

Brendan Gleeson is an Irish actor and film director. Born on 29 March 1955 in Dublin, he trained at University College Dublin and worked as a secondary school teacher before pursuing acting full time.

He is known for roles including Hamish Campbell in *Braveheart* (1995), Menelaus in *Troy* (2004), Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody in the *Harry Potter* films (2005–2010), General Brigham in *Edge of Tomorrow* (2014), and Knuckles McGinty in *Paddington 2* (2017). More recent credits include Jackie Sullivan in *Joker: Folie à Deux* (2024) and appearances in *H Is for Hawk* (2025) and *Spider-Noir* (2026).

Gleeson has received a Primetime Emmy Award, two British Independent Film Awards and three IFTA Awards, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Awards and Golden Globe Awards. He is the father of actors Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (28)

- *Spider-Noir* (2026), Fi1m 67, as Finn 'Silvermane' Byrne — [page](https://film.one/tv/spider-noir.md)
- *H Is for Hawk* (2025), Fi1m 64, as Dad — [page](https://film.one/film/h-is-for-hawk.md)
- *Joker: Folie à Deux* (2024), Fi1m 54, as Jackie Sullivan — [page](https://film.one/film/joker-folie-a-deux.md)
- *The Banshees of Inisherin* (2022), Fi1m 84, as Colm Doherty — [page](https://film.one/film/the-banshees-of-inisherin.md)
- *The Tragedy of Macbeth* (2021), Fi1m 80, as Duncan — [page](https://film.one/film/the-tragedy-of-macbeth.md)
- *The Ballad of Buster Scruggs* (2018), Fi1m 79, as Irishman (segment "The Mortal Remains") — [page](https://film.one/film/the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs.md)
- *Paddington 2* (2017), Fi1m 91, as Knuckles McGinty — [page](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md)
- *Calvary* (2014), Fi1m 81, as Father James Lavelle — [page](https://film.one/film/calvary.md)
- *Edge of Tomorrow* (2014), Fi1m 82, as General Brigham — [page](https://film.one/film/edge-of-tomorrow.md)
- *Song of the Sea* (2014), Fi1m 82, as Conor / Mac Lir (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/song-of-the-sea.md)
- *The Guard* (2011), Fi1m 78, as Sergeant Gerry Boyle — [page](https://film.one/film/the-guard.md)
- *Green Zone* (2010), Fi1m 64, as Martin Brown — [page](https://film.one/film/green-zone.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* (2010), Fi1m 67, as Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1.md)
- *The Secret of Kells* (2009), Fi1m 76, as Abbot Cellach (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-secret-of-kells.md)
- *In Bruges* (2008), Fi1m 83, as Ken — [page](https://film.one/film/in-bruges.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix* (2007), Fi1m 68, as Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire* (2005), Fi1m 68, as Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-goblet-of-fire.md)
- *The Village* (2004), Fi1m 63, as August Nicholson — [page](https://film.one/film/the-village.md)
- *Cold Mountain* (2003), Fi1m 62, as Stobrod Thewes — [page](https://film.one/film/cold-mountain.md)
- *28 Days Later* (2002), Fi1m 77, as Frank — [page](https://film.one/film/28-days-later.md)
- *Gangs of New York* (2002), Fi1m 74, as Walter 'Monk' McGinn — [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md)
- *A.I. Artificial Intelligence* (2001), Fi1m 84, as Lord Johnson-Johnson — [page](https://film.one/film/a-i-artificial-intelligence.md)
- *Mission: Impossible II* (2000), Fi1m 55, as McCloy — [page](https://film.one/film/mission-impossible-ii.md)
- *The Butcher Boy* (1998), Fi1m 74, as Father Bubbles — [page](https://film.one/film/the-butcher-boy.md)
- *Michael Collins* (1996), Fi1m 75, as Liam Tobin — [page](https://film.one/film/michael-collins.md)
- *Braveheart* (1995), Fi1m 68, as Hamish Campbell — [page](https://film.one/film/braveheart.md)
- *The Snapper* (1993), Fi1m 82, as Lester — [page](https://film.one/film/the-snapper.md)
- *Far and Away* (1992), Fi1m 52, as Social Club Policeman — [page](https://film.one/film/far-and-away.md)

## Complete filmography (110)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Good Daughter* (2026), series, as Rusty — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-daughter.md)
- *Spider-Noir* (2026), series, as Finn 'Silvermane' Byrne — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/tv/spider-noir.md)
- *H Is for Hawk* (2025), as Dad — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/h-is-for-hawk.md)
- *Kerry: Tides of Time* (2025), series, as Narrator
- *Joker: Folie à Deux* (2024), as Jackie Sullivan — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/joker-folie-a-deux.md)
- *A Greyhound of a Girl* (2023), as Paddy (voice)
- *The Irish Civil War* (2022), series, as Narrator
- *The Banshees of Inisherin* (2022), as Colm Doherty — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-banshees-of-inisherin.md)
- *The Dead Zoo* (2022), as Narrator
- *The Tragedy of Macbeth* (2021), as Duncan — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-tragedy-of-macbeth.md)
- *Riverdance: The Animated Adventure* (2021), as Huntsman (voice)
- *Frank of Ireland* (2021), series, as Liam
- *The Burren: Heart of Stone* (2021), series, as Narrator
- *The Comey Rule* (2020), series, as Donald Trump
- *Frankie* (2019), as Jimmy
- *State of the Union* (2019), series, as Scott
- *The Ballad of Buster Scruggs* (2018), as Irishman (segment "The Mortal Remains") — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs.md)
- *Captain Morten and the Spider Queen* (2018), as Captain Vicks (voice)
- *Psychic* (2018), as Jeremiah · Producer, Director
- *Paddington 2* (2017), as Knuckles McGinty — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md)
- *Mr. Mercedes* (2017), series, as Detective Bill Hodges
- *Hampstead* (2017), as Donald Horner
- *Live by Night* (2016), as Thomas Coughlin
- *Assassin's Creed* (2016), as Joseph Lynch
- *Trespass Against Us* (2016), as Colby Culter
- *Alone in Berlin* (2016), as Otto Quangel
- *Atlantic* (2016), as Narrator
- *In the Heart of the Sea* (2015), as Old Thomas Nickerson
- *Suffragette* (2015), as Arthur Steed
- *Pursuit* (2015), as Searbhán
- *Stonehearst Asylum* (2014), as The Alienist
- *Song of the Sea* (2014), as Conor / Mac Lir (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/song-of-the-sea.md)
- *The Grand Seduction* (2014), as Murray French
- *Edge of Tomorrow* (2014), as General Brigham — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/edge-of-tomorrow.md)
- *Calvary* (2014), as Father James Lavelle — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/calvary.md)
- *1916 Seachtar Dearmadta* (2013), series, as Glór
- *The Smurfs 2* (2013), as Victor Doyle
- *The Company You Keep* (2012), as Henry Osborne
- *So You Want To Be A Pirate!* (2012), as The Pirate With Gout
- *The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!* (2012), as The Pirate with Gout (voice)
- *The Raven* (2012), as Colonel Hamilton
- *Safe House* (2012), as David Barlow
- *Albert Nobbs* (2011), as Dr. Holloran
- *The Cup* (2011), as Dermot Weld
- *The Guard* (2011), as Sergeant Gerry Boyle — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-guard.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* (2010), as Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1.md)
- *Noreen* (2010), as Con Keogh
- *Perrier's Bounty* (2010), as Darren Perrier
- *Green Zone* (2010), as Martin Brown — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/green-zone.md)
- *Into the Storm* (2009), as Winston Churchill
- *The Secret of Kells* (2009), as Abbot Cellach (voice) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/the-secret-of-kells.md)
- *In Bruges* (2008), as Ken — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/in-bruges.md)
- *Beowulf* (2007), as Wiglaf (Voice)
- *Black Irish* (2007), as Desmond McKay
- *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix* (2007), as Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-order-of-the-phoenix.md)
- *The Tiger's Tail* (2006), as Liam O'Leary
- *Studs* (2006), as Walter Keegan
- *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire* (2005), as Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-goblet-of-fire.md)
- *Breakfast on Pluto* (2005), as John Joe Kenny
- *Kingdom of Heaven* (2005), as Reynald de Chatillon
- *Six Shooter* (2004), as Donnelly
- *The Village* (2004), as August Nicholson — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-village.md)
- *Troy* (2004), as Menelaus
- *In My Country* (2004), as De Jagar
- *Cold Mountain* (2003), as Stobrod Thewes — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/cold-mountain.md)
- *Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks* (2003), series, as Ferny Toro (voice)
- *Gangs of New York* (2002), as Walter 'Monk' McGinn — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/gangs-of-new-york.md)
- *Dark Blue* (2002), as Jack van Meter
- *28 Days Later* (2002), as Frank — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/28-days-later.md)
- *A.I. Artificial Intelligence* (2001), as Lord Johnson-Johnson — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/a-i-artificial-intelligence.md)
- *Cáca Milis* (2001), as Paul
- *The Tailor of Panama* (2001), as Mickie Abraxas
- *Wild About Harry* (2000), as Harry McKee
- *Saltwater* (2000), as Simple Simon
- *Harrison's Flowers* (2000), as Marc Stevenson
- *Mission: Impossible II* (2000), as McCloy — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/mission-impossible-ii.md)
- *My Life So Far* (1999), as Jim Menzies
- *Lake Placid* (1999), as Sheriff Hank Keough
- *This Is My Father* (1999), as Garda Jim
- *Sweety Barrett* (1999), as Sweety Barrett
- *The General* (1998), as Martin Cahill
- *The Butcher Boy* (1998), as Father Bubbles — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-butcher-boy.md)
- *Before I Sleep* (1997), as John Harte
- *I Went Down* (1997), as Bunny Kelly
- *Angela Mooney Dies Again* (1997), as Barney Mooney
- *Turbulence* (1997), as Stubbs
- *A Further Gesture* (1997), as Richard
- *Spaghetti Slow* (1996), as Frank Ferguson
- *Michael Collins* (1996), as Liam Tobin — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/michael-collins.md)
- *Trojan Eddie* (1996), as Ginger
- *Braveheart* (1995), as Hamish Campbell — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/braveheart.md)
- *The Lifeboat* (1994), series, as Leslie Parry
- *The Snapper* (1993), as Lester — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-snapper.md)
- *Love Lies Bleeding* (1993), as Thomas Macken
- *Into the West* (1992), as Inspector Bolger
- *Far and Away* (1992), as Social Club Policeman — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/film/far-and-away.md)
- *The Treaty* (1991), as Michael Collins
- *Hard Shoulder* (1990), Actor
- *The Field* (1990), as Quarryman
- *Dear Sarah* (1990), as Brendan Dowd
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Joe Quimby Sr. (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *4 Play* (1989), series, as Farmer
- *ScreenPlay* (1986), series, as Thomas Macken
- *Screen Two* (1985), series, as Lester
- *Tales from the Poorhouse*, Actor
- *Sexual Healing*, as Freddy Cousaert
- *Blood Runs Coal*, as Joseph Yablonski
- *The Weir*, as Jack
- *The Honey Wars*, as (voice)
- *A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf*, as Wiglaf

## Gallery

- ![Brendan Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-183882e9b817.jpg) Brendan Gleeson — Mario Antonio Pena Zapatería from Irun, Spain, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Brendan_Gleeson.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-080a77a87261.jpg) The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022 — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/BansheesBFI131022_%2811_of_22%29_%2852448245670%29.jpg/1280px-BansheesBFI131022_%2811_of_22%29_%2852448245670%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brendan Gleeson at The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-3e5c6cc643c3.jpg) Brendan Gleeson at The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022 — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/BansheesBFI131022_%2811_of_22%29_%2852448245670%29_%28Brendan_Gleeson%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-6e3898a2172d.jpg) The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022 — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/BansheesBFI131022_%2812_of_22%29_%2852447800526%29.jpg/1280px-BansheesBFI131022_%2812_of_22%29_%2852447800526%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brendan Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-a53d2ab6b7c6.jpg) Brendan Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Brendan Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-f1046703190b.jpg) Brendan Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Brendan Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-364c3dd11db5.jpg) Brendan Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-467a9731f3ff.jpg) The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022 — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/BansheesBFI131022_%2813_of_22%29_%2852447276497%29.jpg/1280px-BansheesBFI131022_%2813_of_22%29_%2852447276497%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-995cd8e41a18.jpg) The Banshees Of Inisherin - BFI LFF Gala - Royal Festival Hall - Thursday 13th October 2022 — Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/BansheesBFI131022_%2814_of_22%29_%2852448313048%29.jpg/1280px-BansheesBFI131022_%2814_of_22%29_%2852448313048%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brendan Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-9241412513bb.jpg) Brendan Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Brendan Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-e2d65d9a28be.jpg) Brendan Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Brendan Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/317/gallery-4bf4023bc692.jpg) Brendan Gleeson — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2023: Best Supporting Actor (nominated), for *The Banshees of Inisherin*

### Golden Globes — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2023: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (nominated), for *The Banshees of Inisherin*

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 1 won

- 2009: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (won), for *Into the Storm*

### Other awards — 1 won, 1 nominated

- European Film Award for Best Actor 2014: European Film Award for Best Actor (nominated), for *Calvary*
- Emmy Award 2009: Emmy Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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