Jack Gleeson
| Jack Gleeson | |
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_(headshot).jpg) Jack Gleeson (2012) |
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| Born | 20 May 1992 [1] Cork, Ireland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002−present |
| Known for | Game of Thrones |
Jack Gleeson (born 20 May 1992) is an Irish actor, best known for his portrayal of Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO television series Game of Thrones.
Career [edit]
Gleeson was born in Cork, Ireland. He started acting at the age of seven in the Independent Theatre Workshop. Gleeson's first roles in feature films were minor roles in Batman Begins (2005), Shrooms (2007) and A Shine of Rainbows (2009).[2] In 2010 he appeared in a leading role in Alicia Duffy's All Good Children. The reviewer for the Variety magazine considered Gleeson "the pic's big discovery".[3]
Gleeson stars in HBO's Game of Thrones as Joffrey Baratheon. He was announced in the role on 19 July 2009.[4] Gleeson was part of the initial starring cast and remains a member of the cast for the second and third seasons. He cites Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus in Gladiator as an influence on his portrayal of Joffrey.[5] Gleeson is a student of Trinity College, Dublin, and a member of DU Players. In 2012, he was awarded a scholarship at the same university.[6][7] Gleeson has indicated an intention to pursue an academic career rather than a professional acting career, once his work on Game of Thrones is completed.[8] Gleeson is also the founder and artistic director of Collapsing Horse Theatre Company, which is based in Dublin.
References [edit]
- ^ :: Under: :: Comments Off (2012-09-13). "Jack Gleeson Online • Your #1 Jack Gleeson Source". Jack-gleeson.com. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ "Jack Gleeson Lands Major HBO Pilot!". In The Spotlight. 2010-03-10. Archived from the original on 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- ^ Felperin, Leslie (2010-05-20). "All Good Children - Film Reviews - Cannes". Variety.com. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2009-07-19). "Sean Bean ascends to Game of Thrones". Reuters. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- ^ Hill, Logan (June 2012). "The Villains Questionnaire: Jack Gleeson". GQ. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ^ Email: Fellows & Scholars (Email) (2012-07-02). "Welcome - Fellows & Scholars : Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Ireland". Tcd.ie. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ "Meanwhile, At Trinity College". Broadsheet.ie. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ O'Regan, Mark (17 April 2012). "Jack Gleeson swaps 'Game of Thrones' for seat of learning". Irish Independent. independent.ie. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
