Glen Hansard
Known For
Acting
Born
1970-04-21 in Dublin, Ireland
Biography
Glen Hansard (born 21 April 1970) is the Academy Award–winning principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for Irish group The Frames and one half of folk rock duo, The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA winning film The Commitments, as well as starring the film Once. His song "Falling Slowly" from Once, co-written with Markéta Irglová, won the Academy-Award for Best Original Song in 2007, and between 2007–2008 earned him ten other major nominations or awards.
Most Known For
The Simpsons
as Irish Guy (voice)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
Parenthood
as Glen Hansard
The Oscars
as Self
Off Camera with Sam Jones
as Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
Once
as Guy
Live from the Artists Den
as Self
The Commitments
as Outspan Foster
Cyrano
as Guard
Breaking Out
as Self
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
as Self
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
as Self
The Swell Season: One Step Away
as Himself
Other Voices
as Host — Presenter
Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
as Self
The Swell Season
as Himself