Acting

Glen Hansard

Born: April 21, 1970
Died: July 29, 2026 (aged 56)
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Credits: 30 titles

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.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

The Simpsons

1989

Once

2007

The Commitments

1991

Cyrano

2021

Parenthood

2010

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

2009

The Swell Season

2012

Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story

2019

The Camino Voyage

2018

Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021

2021

Jeff Buckley: You and I

2016

The Forward Journey

Robin in the Hood

2025

Acting credits 29

Year	Title	Role
TBA	Shelter me: Apollo House Film
TBA	The Forward Journey Film
TBA	Glen Hansard - The Making of Don+ Settle Film	Himself
TBA	The Frames: It's Just a Band Film	Self
TBA	Other Voices TV	Host — Presenter
2023	Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman Film	Self
2022	Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song Film	Self
2021	Cyrano Film	Guard
2021	Breaking Out Film	Self
2021	Eddie Vedder: Live at Ohana Festival 2021 Film
2020	The Busk - A Decade of Christmas on Grafton Street Film	Self
2019	Heyday - The Mic Christopher Story Film
2019	Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration Film	Self
2018	Come On Up to the House Film	Himself
2018	The Camino Voyage Film	Himself
2016	Jeff Buckley: You and I Film
2015	The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV	Self (1 ep)
2014	Off Camera with Sam Jones TV	Self (1 ep)
2013	The Frames: In the Deep Shade Film	Himself
2012	The Swell Season Film	Self
2010	Parenthood TV	Glen Hansard (1 ep)
2009	The Swell Season: One Step Away Film	Himself
2009	Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TV	Self - Musical Guest (1 ep)
2009	Live from the Artists Den TV	Self (1 ep)
2007	Once Film	Guy
2003	Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV	Self (1 ep)
1991	The Commitments Film	Outspan Foster
1989	The Simpsons TV	Irish Guy (voice) (1 ep)
1953	The Oscars TV	Self (1 ep)

Crew credits 4

Year	Title	Job
2025	Robin in the Hood Film	Executive Producer
2018	The Camino Voyage Film	Musician
2012	The Swell Season Film	Original Music Composer
2007	Once Film	Original Music Composer, Songs