Filmwriter and actor Domhnall Gleeson was born in Ireland on May 12, 1983. He has shared screen time and performed in the theater with his father, actor Brendan Gleeson. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts from Dublin Institute of Technology.
In the beginning of his career, Gleeson produced and directed several short films, had a Tony Award nomination in 2006 for his performance in the Broadway play The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and played a supporting role in the movie Never Let Me Go. His performances as Bill Weasley in the final two Harry Potter movies (2010–2011) and as Tim Lake in the 2013 film About Time helped him get more recognition.
Domhnall Gleeson Parents: Meet Brendan Gleeson, Mary Gleeson
The eldest of four sons, Gleeson was born in Dublin, Ireland.He was the oldest son of Mary and actor Brendan Gleeson and was raised in Malahide, County Dublin.Following graduation, Gleeson started directing and writing for both theater and screen. In 2001, he made his television debut in the British miniseries Rebel Heart alongside Paloma Baeza and James D’Arcy. In the 2004 short film Six Shooter by Martin McDonagh, in which his father also participated, Gleeson made his acting debut. The movie took home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.