Acting · Dublin, Ireland · Born April 21, 1970
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.
MovieBono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
2023
as Self
MovieHallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
2022
as Self
MovieCyrano
2021
as Guard
MovieBreaking Out
2021
as Self
MovieEddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021
2021
The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street
2020
as Self
MovieHeyday - The Mic Christopher Story
2019
MovieJoni 75: A Birthday Celebration
2019
as Self
Come On Up to the House
2018
as Himself
MovieThe Camino Voyage
2018
as Himself
MovieJeff Buckley: You and I
2016
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
TVOff Camera with Sam Jones
2014
as Self
The Frames: In the Deep Shade
2013
as Himself
MovieThe Swell Season
2012
as Self
TVParenthood
2010
as Glen Hansard
MovieThe Swell Season: One Step Away
2009
as Himself
TVLate Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009
as Self - Musical Guest
TVLive from the Artists Den
2009
as Self
MovieOnce
2007
as Guy
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieThe Commitments
1991
as Outspan Foster
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Irish Guy (voice)
TVThe Oscars
1953
as Self
Shelter me: Apollo House
MovieThe Forward Journey
Glen Hansard - The Making of Don+ Settle
as Himself
Other Voices
as Host — Presenter
