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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Brendan Gleeson was born on March 29, 1955, in Dublin, Ireland. He attended St. Joseph’s CBS in Fairview, Dublin, where he participated in the school’s drama group, demonstrating an early interest in performance. Although passionate about acting, he initially pursued a more conventional career path and worked as a secondary school teacher, teaching Irish and English at Catholic Belcamp College in Dublin.</p>

<h2>Transition to Acting</h2>
<p>While teaching, Gleeson remained active in the local theatre scene, taking on minor acting roles in and around Dublin. In 1987, he ventured into playwriting, penning three plays: <i>The Birdtable</i>, <i>Breaking Up</i>, and <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babies_&_bathwater">Babies and Bathwater</a></i>. His growing involvement in the arts eventually led him to leave teaching in 1991 to pursue acting full time.</p>

<h2>Film Career and Major Roles</h2>
<p>Following his career shift, Gleeson appeared in a series of notable films, establishing himself as a versatile and respected actor. His film credits include roles in <i>Braveheart</i> (1995), <i>I Went Down</i> (1997), <i>Gangs of New York</i> (2002), <i>Cold Mountain</i> (2003), and <i>28 Days Later</i> (2002). In 2005, he gained international recognition for his portrayal of Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody in the widely successful <i>Harry Potter</i> film series.</p>
<p>Gleeson's commitment to historically significant and complex roles continued with his acclaimed portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill">Winston Churchill</a> in the HBO film <i>Into the Storm</i> (2009), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie.</p>

<h2>Family and Personal Life</h2>
<p>Brendan Gleeson married his wife, Mary Weldon, in 1982. The couple has four sons: <a href="/biography/domhnall-gleeson">Domhnall</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Gleeson_(actor)">Brian</a>, Fergus, and Ruairi. <a href="/biography/domhnall-gleeson">Domhnall Gleeson</a> is also a successful <a href="/biography/domhnall-gleeson">actor</a> and appeared as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Wemel">Bill Weasley</a> in the <i>Harry Potter</i> series, acting alongside his father. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Gleeson_(actor)">Brian Gleeson</a> has also pursued a career in acting.</p>

<h2>Commitment to Irish Culture and Language</h2>
<p>Fluent in the Irish language (Gaelic), Brendan Gleeson is an active <a href="/biography/brendan-gleeson">advocate</a> for Irish culture. He regularly supports initiatives to promote the use and preservation of the Irish language in both education and the arts.</p>

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