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Glen Hansard
Acting

Glen Hansard

Born 1970-04-21
Dublin, Ireland
Department: Acting

Biography

Glen James Hansard (21 April 1970 – 29 July 2026) was an Oscar winning Irish singer-songwriter and musician. From 1990, he was the frontman of the Irish rock band the Frames, with whom he released six studio albums, four of which reached the top ten of the Irish Album Charts. He was one half of folk rock duo the Swell Season before releasing his debut solo album, Rhythm and Repose, in 2012. His second album Didn't He Ramble (2015), was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Glen Hansard

The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
TMDB4.0
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015
TMDB3.0
Once
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Once

2007
TMDB3.7
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003
TMDB2.6
The Commitments
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The Commitments

1991
TMDB3.6
Parenthood
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Parenthood

2010
TMDB3.8
Cyrano
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Cyrano

2021
TMDB3.1
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

2009
TMDB3.0
The Oscars
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The Oscars

1953
TMDB3.5
Off Camera with Sam Jones
TV
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Off Camera with Sam Jones

2014
TMDB2.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (34 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Robin in the HoodRobin in the HoodExecutive ProducerMovie2025
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave LettermanBono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave LettermanSelfMovie2023
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongHallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a SongSelfMovie2022
CyranoCyranoGuardMovie2021
Breaking OutBreaking OutSelfMovie2021
Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021Self / AppearanceMovie2021
The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton StreetSelfMovie2020
Heyday - The Mic Christopher StoryHeyday - The Mic Christopher StorySelf / AppearanceMovie2019
Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationJoni 75: A Birthday CelebrationSelfMovie2019
Come On Up to the HouseHimselfMovie2018
The Camino VoyageThe Camino VoyageHimselfMovie2018
The Camino VoyageThe Camino VoyageMusicianMovie2018
Jeff Buckley: You and IJeff Buckley: You and ISelf / AppearanceMovie2016
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelfTV Series2015
Off Camera with Sam JonesOff Camera with Sam JonesSelfTV Series2014
The Frames: In the Deep ShadeHimselfMovie2013
The Swell SeasonThe Swell SeasonSelfMovie2012
The Swell SeasonThe Swell SeasonOriginal Music ComposerMovie2012
ParenthoodParenthoodGlen HansardTV Series2010
The Swell Season: One Step AwayThe Swell Season: One Step AwayHimselfMovie2009
Late Night with Jimmy FallonLate Night with Jimmy FallonSelf - Musical GuestTV Series2009
Live from the Artists DenLive from the Artists DenSelfTV Series2009
OnceOnceGuyMovie2007
OnceOnceOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
OnceOnceSongsMovie2007
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfTV Series2003
The CommitmentsThe CommitmentsOutspan FosterMovie1991
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsIrish Guy (voice)TV Series1989
The OscarsThe OscarsSelfTV Series1953
Shelter me: Apollo HouseSelf / AppearanceMovie—
The Forward JourneyThe Forward JourneySelf / AppearanceMovie—
Glen Hansard - The Making of Don+ SettleHimselfMovie—
The Frames: It's Just a BandSelfMovie—
Other VoicesHost — PresenterTV Series—