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Brendan Gleeson
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About
Dublin-born actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Professor Alastor 'Mad Eye' Moody in the Harry Potter films. His other famous films include Gangs of New York, In Bruges, Mission: Impossible 2, Troy, and 28 Days Later.
Before Fame
He worked as a teacher in Dublin, Ireland. He debuted in Dear Sarah as Brendan Dowd.
Trivia
He made his movie debut in Mel Gibson's Braveheart, which was about Scotland's war for independence.
Family Life
He married Mary Gleeson in 1982. The couple has four sons: Brian, Fergus, Rory, and actor Domhnall Gleeson, who appeared alongside him in the Harry Potter film series.
Associated With
He grew up idolizing the Irish playwright Samuel Beckett.
