---
name: "Domhnall Gleeson"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/domhnall-gleeson"
fi1m_id: "domhnall-gleeson"
imdb_id: "nm1727304"
tmdb_id: 93210
wikidata_id: "Q456047"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "12 May 1983"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 17
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 17
updated: "2026-10-01T21:48:04.986262+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."
---

# Domhnall Gleeson

## Identity

Domhnall Gleeson

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/domhnall-gleeson
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** domhnall-gleeson
- **IMDb ID:** nm1727304
- **TMDB ID:** 93210
- **Wikidata ID:** Q456047
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domhnall_Gleeson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q456047, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1727304/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/93210

Actor. Born 12 May 1983 in Dublin, Ireland.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 12 May 1983, Dublin, Ireland
- **Active:** 2010–present
- **Frequently works with:** [Adam Driver](https://film.one/person/adam-driver.md), [Carrie Fisher](https://film.one/person/carrie-fisher.md), [Daisy Ridley](https://film.one/person/daisy-ridley.md), [John Boyega](https://film.one/person/john-boyega.md), [Alex Garland](https://film.one/person/alex-garland.md), [Allon Reich](https://film.one/person/allon-reich.md), [Andrew Macdonald](https://film.one/person/andrew-macdonald.md), [Eric Fellner](https://film.one/person/eric-fellner.md)
- **Golden Globes:** 1 Golden Globe nomination
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 17 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2010s 74 (14), 2020s 59 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 70 across 17 titles
- **Score spread:** 6 at 80+, 8 at 60–79, 3 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 5 of 16 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 12, Adventure 7, Science Fiction 5, Romance 4, Action 3, Fantasy 3
- **Screen time:** 31 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $6,917m across 13 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domhnall_Gleeson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q456047, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1727304/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/93210

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*True Grit*](https://film.one/film/true-grit.md) (84), [*Star Wars: The Force Awakens*](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-force-awakens.md) (77), [*mother!*](https://film.one/film/mother-2017.md) (64), [*Fountain of Youth*](https://film.one/film/fountain-of-youth.md) (48)
- **Disney+:** [*Ex Machina*](https://film.one/film/ex-machina.md) (82), [*Star Wars: The Last Jedi*](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-last-jedi.md) (76), [*Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker.md) (50)
- **Netflix:** [*Black Mirror*](https://film.one/tv/black-mirror.md) (81), [*About Time*](https://film.one/film/about-time.md) (66)
- **HBO Max:** [*The Revenant*](https://film.one/film/the-revenant.md) (74), [*White House Plumbers*](https://film.one/tv/white-house-plumbers.md) (58)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Calvary*](https://film.one/film/calvary.md) (81)

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

## Biography

Domhnall Gleeson is an Irish actor, screenwriter and producer. Born on 12 May 1983 in Dublin, he is the son of actor Brendan Gleeson. He studied media arts at the Dublin Institute of Technology and began his career writing and directing short films before moving into acting.

Gleeson received a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway role in *The Lieutenant of Inishmore* (2006). He gained wider recognition as Bill Weasley in *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* (2010) and *Part 2* (2011). Other notable film roles include *About Time* (2013), *Ex Machina* (2015), *The Revenant* (2015) and General Hux in the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy (2015–2019). He also appeared as Ash Starmer in the *Black Mirror* episode 'Be Right Back' (2013).

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

## On Fi1m (17)

- *The Incomer* (2026), Fi1m 72, as Daniel — [page](https://film.one/film/the-incomer.md)
- *Fountain of Youth* (2025), Fi1m 48, as Owen Carver — [page](https://film.one/film/fountain-of-youth.md)
- *White House Plumbers* (2023), Fi1m 58, as John Dean — [page](https://film.one/tv/white-house-plumbers.md)
- *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* (2019), Fi1m 50, as General Hux — [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker.md)
- *Star Wars: The Last Jedi* (2017), Fi1m 76, as General Hux — [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-last-jedi.md)
- *mother!* (2017), Fi1m 64, as Oldest Son — [page](https://film.one/film/mother-2017.md)
- *Brooklyn* (2015), Fi1m 83, as Jim Farrell — [page](https://film.one/film/brooklyn.md)
- *Ex Machina* (2015), Fi1m 82, as Caleb — [page](https://film.one/film/ex-machina.md)
- *Star Wars: The Force Awakens* (2015), Fi1m 77, as General Hux — [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-force-awakens.md)
- *The Revenant* (2015), Fi1m 74, as Captain Andrew Henry — [page](https://film.one/film/the-revenant.md)
- *Calvary* (2014), Fi1m 81, as Freddie Joyce — [page](https://film.one/film/calvary.md)
- *About Time* (2013), Fi1m 66, as Tim Lake — [page](https://film.one/film/about-time.md)
- *Anna Karenina* (2012), Fi1m 64, as Levin — [page](https://film.one/film/anna-karenina.md)
- *Black Mirror* (2011), Fi1m 81, as Ash Starmer — [page](https://film.one/tv/black-mirror.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* (2011), Fi1m 83, as Bill Weasley — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2.md)
- *Never Let Me Go* (2010), Fi1m 73, as Rodney — [page](https://film.one/film/never-let-me-go.md)
- *True Grit* (2010), Fi1m 84, as Moon (The Kid) — [page](https://film.one/film/true-grit.md)

## Complete filmography (60)

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

- *The Incomer* (2026), as Daniel — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/the-incomer.md)
- *Bucking Fastard* (2026), as Timothy
- *The Scarecrows' Wedding* (2026), as Harry O'Hay (voice)
- *The American Revolution* (2025), series, as Loftus Cliffe / Roger Lamb / John MacPherson / John Bowater / William Barton (voice)
- *The Paper* (2025), series, as Ned Sampson
- *Echo Valley* (2025), as Jackie
- *Fountain of Youth* (2025), as Owen Carver — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/fountain-of-youth.md)
- *Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland Resort* (2025), as General Hux
- *Retirement Plan* (2024), as Ray (voice) · Executive Producer
- *Alice & Jack* (2024), series, as Jack · Executive Producer
- *Worry World* (2023), as Boy
- *White House Plumbers* (2023), series, as John Dean — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/tv/white-house-plumbers.md)
- *The Patient* (2022), series, as Sam Fortner
- *Frank of Ireland* (2021), series, as Doofus · Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
- *Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway* (2021), as Mr. Thomas McGregor
- *RUN* (2020), series, as Billy Johnson
- *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* (2019), as General Hux — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker.md)
- *The Kitchen* (2019), as Gabriel O'Malley
- *Star Wars Resistance* (2018), series, as General Hux (voice) (archive sound)
- *The Little Stranger* (2018), as Dr. Faraday
- *Psychic* (2018), as Shergar
- *Peter Rabbit* (2018), as Thomas McGregor / Mr. Jeremy Fisher (voice)
- *A Futile and Stupid Gesture* (2018), as Henry Beard
- *Star Wars: The Last Jedi* (2017), as General Hux — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-last-jedi.md)
- *Crash Pad* (2017), as Stensland
- *Goodbye Christopher Robin* (2017), as Alan Alexander Milne / Blue
- *mother!* (2017), as Oldest Son — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/mother-2017.md)
- *American Made* (2017), as Monty 'Schafer'
- *The Tale of Thomas Burberry* (2016), as Thomas Burberry
- *The Revenant* (2015), as Captain Andrew Henry — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-revenant.md)
- *Star Wars: The Force Awakens* (2015), as General Hux — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/star-wars-the-force-awakens.md)
- *Brooklyn* (2015), as Jim Farrell — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/brooklyn.md)
- *Ex Machina* (2015), as Caleb — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/ex-machina.md)
- *Unbroken* (2014), as Russel Allen 'Phil' Phillips
- *Frank* (2014), as Jon Burroughs
- *Calvary* (2014), as Freddie Joyce — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/calvary.md)
- *About Time* (2013), as Tim Lake — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/about-time.md)
- *Dredd* (2012), as Clan Techie
- *Anna Karenina* (2012), as Levin — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/anna-karenina.md)
- *Shadow Dancer* (2012), as Connor
- *Black Mirror* (2011), series, as Ash Starmer — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/black-mirror.md)
- *Sensation* (2011), as Donal
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* (2011), as Bill Weasley — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2.md)
- *When Harvey Met Bob* (2010), as Bob Geldof
- *True Grit* (2010), as Moon (The Kid) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/true-grit.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* (2010), as Bill Weasley — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1.md)
- *Noreen* (2010), Director, Writer
- *Never Let Me Go* (2010), as Rodney — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/never-let-me-go.md)
- *Perrier's Bounty* (2010), as Clifford
- *What Will Survive of Us* (2009), Writer, Director
- *A Dog Year* (2009), as Anthony Armstrong
- *Corduroy* (2009), as Mahon
- *Studs* (2006), as Trampis
- *Stars* (2006), as Brian (voice)
- *Boy Eats Girl* (2005), as Bernard
- *Six Shooter* (2004), as Cashier
- *Rebel Heart* (2001), series, as Byrne
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Young Joe Quimby Sr. (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Bad Bridgets*, Actor
- *Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator*, as Narrator

## Gallery

- ![Domhnall Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-08c962db12e0.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson — Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Domhnall_Gleeson_-_Walk_of_Fame.jpg/1280px-Domhnall_Gleeson_-_Walk_of_Fame.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Father/son shot Brendan Gleeson and Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-41ff9e25ffda.jpg) Father/son shot Brendan Gleeson and Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Brooklyn_01_%2821313066278%29.jpg/1280px-Brooklyn_01_%2821313066278%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-81d70ba91a5f.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Brooklyn_03_%2821313090008%29.jpg/1280px-Brooklyn_03_%2821313090008%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-ec8adb1c938b.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Brooklyn_04_%2821312836780%29.jpg/1280px-Brooklyn_04_%2821312836780%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Domhnall Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-ca88024486c5.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Domhnall Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-2f27641dea62.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Domhnall Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-d10108a91621.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-2ecfd5013f20.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson at the premiere of Brooklyn, 2015 Toronto Film Festival — GabboT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Brooklyn_05_%2821474702496%29.jpg/1280px-Brooklyn_05_%2821474702496%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, and Michelle Gomez at The Incomer Premier at Sundance Film Festival (2026)](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-a83657f762fd.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, and Michelle Gomez at The Incomer Premier at Sundance Film Festival (2026) — TheGhostOfKyoto, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Domhnall_Gleeson%2C_Gayle_Rankin%2C_Grant_O%27Rourke%2C_and_Michelle_Gomez_at_The_Incomer_Premier_at_Sundance_Film_Festival.jpg/1280px-Domhnall_Gleeson%2C_Gayle_Rankin%2C_Grant_O%27Rourke%2C_and_Michelle_Gomez_at_The_Incomer_Premier_at_Sundance_Film_Festival.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Domhnall Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-630f09d5efe5.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Domhnall Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-b61843027e64.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson — Image via TMDB
- ![Domhnall Gleeson](https://film.one/media/person/46682/gallery-813fda87149d.jpg) Domhnall Gleeson — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Golden Globes — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2023: Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (nominated), for *The Patient*

### Other awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play 2006: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (nominated)

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

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